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FU: I just posted on the PPD board

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First I wanted to thank all the ladies who gave me so much support in my post below! I really had a hard time posting it in the first place because I just never thought I would suffer from something like this.

I talked to my OB this afternoon and she said that a certain level of anxiety is normal but that mine was a little abnormal. She gave me a checklist of "feelings" to fill out and then she came back in to go over it with me. I checked 23/40 (I only counted because I felt like it was a ridiculous amount of checks)! Once she saw how many I checked, we talked a little more and decided to try Lexpro (I think that's what it's called). And I'm going back in 3 weeks to see how I'm doing. She made me feel much better and said that she has been there herself and the medicine should help!

I also found out that I now have high blood pressure! It was 150/100 both times they checked today, which could be increasing my irritability/mood swings. So, I got meds for that as well. Basically...I need the monday/tuesday/wednesday/etc. pill dispenser! Haha.

Just wanted to update all of you and say thanks again! This board is amazing.

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  • JanaVT9183JanaVT9183
    So happy to hear you're getting some help!  A relaxed happy mommy means a relaxed happy baby.   
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  • Phil&CorinnaPhil&Corinna member
    Oh I'm glad you're back on track to being yourself!!  Don't make fun of those pill dispensers!! I've used one my entire pregnancy just to remember my prenatal!! LOL!!  Really bad pregnancy brain!!
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  • gidget1465gidget1465
    So glad you were able to get something figured out with your doctor.  I'm taking Lexapro as well, and it's been a huge help!  I started feeling better within the first week.  :)
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  • verona_1999verona_1999
    I took lexapro for several years before I was pregnant it made a world of difference!!  Gl!
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  • MarchABCMarchABC member
    I'm glad you posted about your anxious feelings and thoughts. Just more proof that we're not alone and there's so much that is universal in the human experience. I think you're very brave for sharing and taking action!
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