Anxiety anyone?

MsPegees · May 2011

I've had anxiety issues my whole life and have chosen to work through most of them with breathing techniques and therapy. I feel like I had all of those issues under control until the past couple of weeks and I've started to notice that my anexiety is getting stronger and most of the interventions that used to work don't work anymore. I'm going to talk to my midwife about it when I see her in 2 weeks but I'm wondering if anyone is having similar issues and what you have done about it? Is anyone on anti-anxiety medication and is it working? I'm tired of feeling so stressed out and constantly worried about something (from the baby to work to my budget to my relationship). Any wise words of advice would be much appreciated!

BritanyV · May 2011

I'm sorry you are dealing with anxiety. I've had anxiety issues for a long time and the only med that helps me can NOT be taken during pregnancy. It's weird because, for me, knowing that I can't take anxiety medicine during pregnancy, actually helps the anxiety get better.

I hope you can find something to help you.

MCH77 · May 2011

I have anxiety issues (have been on meds at different points in my life) and lately it is getting worse (end of school year/baby will be here soon). At my next appointment I plan on talking with my doctor about it and see if he has any suggestions. I really do not want to be on meds right now (b/c LO), but fear how I might feel after giving birth.

GL! And let us know if you find out anything.

MsPegees · May 2011

MCH77:
I have anxiety issues (have been on meds at different points in my life) and lately it is getting worse (end of school year/baby will be here soon). At my next appointment I plan on talking with my doctor about it and see if he has any suggestions. I really do not want to be on meds right now (b/c LO), but fear how I might feel after giving birth.

GL! And let us know if you find out anything.

This is exactly how I feel,not to mention I'm not sleeping at night b/c of my anxiety. I'm almost to the point where I feel that meds might be better for LO than my lack of sleep. I'll keep you posted on what the midwife says. Let me know if your Dr gives you any good information too!

ashleyrsotomayor · May 2011

I was diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) about 6 months before our wedding. I was 23. I was on Lexapro for about 2 years and it really helped a lot. Once we got married and moved, our lives kind of calmed down a little bit and there was less stress, and I decided I wanted to try to deal with my anxiety through yoga and other relaxation techniques, which I did successfully for awhile. Once we had our first loss a lot of the anxiety issues (shortness of breath, heart palpitation, etc.) came back, but because we were TTCAL I didn't want to go on meds. I have had anxiety off and on throughout this pregnancy and I just deal with it the best I can, but I have noticed in the last month or so it's gotten bad. I get short of breath every night when I try to go to sleep and feel like I am panicking. End of the school year, worrying about my maternity leave, money, worrying about LO's movements, DH's job...it's a lot. I also worry about how I will feel when he arrives.

lew0509 · May 2011

I've been on anit-anxiety meds for years, but chose to go off of them before we got PG the first time and have been off of them since July. This first tri was really rough for me and I didn't sleep, would have panic attacks, and generally be stressed and feeling anxious. My dr. said that I could go back on meds in the second tri and the risk wouldn't be as great. It's weird though, every week that I'm still PG I feel less and less anxious. My Dr. wants me to go back on my meds now to lessen the risk of a break down later on, but I really don't want to. I wish I could explain what helped me feel better, but I just don't know. I do keep a blog that I only I have access to as a way to get out all of my anxious thoughts. I'll write everything down, and then I can sleep and think about something else. I haven't gotten attached to this baby yet, so that may be part of it.

StephK86 · May 2011

I have to agree. Although I have insane anxiety which is worse after the death of my son, I stopped taking my medicine when I got pregnant. It is very hard and there are times I want to go straight to the ER. I just have read many things and every anti-anxiety medicine has some horror story attached to it. I am going to see an anxiety specialist, I bought relaxation cds and some yoga dvds. After I have the baby I will go right back on them so I don't get severe pp. I am suffering (at times) witout my medicine but I know it's not worth risking the babies health. I just try to calm myself down and do some breathing techniques. I know it's hard. Hang in there. ((HUGS))

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