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xp: anxiety issues??

luckydustluckydust member
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So, I feel like my anxiety is ruining my life. I was on a med prior to pregnancy, & didn't realize how helpful it was.

 I am a virtual shut-in, & am already starting to dread thanksgiving & Christmas! I know its unreasonable, but anxiety just knows no logic. I am overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts, lack of sleep, & my PCP has me taking melatonin (Read:useless). My OB says SSRI's are well studied & safe, but pcp disagrees, so as a result feel guilt & stay unmedicated. Anyone else?

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  • kat1221kat1221 member

    So sorry you are going through this.  It must be very frustrating.

    I took meds with my son until I was in my third tri and then again for a few months after he was born.  I stopped because I wanted to try other ways to control my "issues".  I started exercising regularly and meditating and it really helps.  I still go through rough patches but I know non-med approaches don't work for everyone.

    Any chance your OB will prescribe your meds?  Mine did while I was prego with my son OR go to another PCP.

     

    Good luck! 

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  • mama2manymama2many member

    I've taken Lexapro both during and after my last two pregnancies, starting during 2nd tri. I did not take them during or after my first three, but I should have - I spent months tortured and fearful. I'm grateful that I finally realized that a mom with stable moods is important. Do you also see a therapist? There are, of course, non-medication treatments to help with anxiety disorders that a therapist or psychologist could help you with.

    Thankfully, a therapist friend, and a prayer group have helped me overcome a lot, and thus far this time, anxiety has not been an issue. I hope you'll feel encouraged to do what is best to make you the most functional you can be. 

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  • TTsmommaTTsmomma

    I am taking an OB prescribed antidepressant, I am 23 weeks and probably wouldn't get out of bed without it. I tried to quit and cut way down but can't, I have a 31/2 year old to take care of that doesn't need a crying depressed mommy all the time.

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  • luckydustluckydust member
    Thank you for the replies.  Its a very lonely feeling, with almost a little embarassment.  I had my very first scary panic attack last night, & spoke with PCP today who did prescribe.  Takes a long time to kick in, and i will wean at the end, but that was too much~sweating, chest pains, breathing, & all started when was almost asleep!  Luckily my Dr was out of the office~  I think I found a new PCP after nine years!  I did inquire about therapy too, just chcking to see if i nd a referral.  Best wishes to all of you.
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  • MiahTMiahT member
    I see you've already dealt with getting back on your meds, but I thought I'd share a similar situation I had.  I was originally taken off my mental health meds, including an anti-anxiety, during my first pre-natal appointment.  My psychiatrist agreed to the change due to the pregnancy.  Then once my actual OB saw me, she recommended that I go back on the meds at a slightly lower dosage.  My psychiatrist had his doubts at first, but I pointed out that the only reason we agreed to take me off the meds in the first place was because I was pregnant and since my OB was the pregnancy expert in this case and she thought the risks of being unmedicated outweighed the risks of being medicated, shouldn't we be more inclined to listen to her recommendation?  My psychiatrist did make a point of noting in my files that it was my OB who authorized the medication during the pregnancy, but I suspect that was just to cover his own hinney should anything happen at some point.
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  • stephwp1stephwp1
    I have been on zoloft for years, including during my first pregnancy and this one.  I get horribly depressed and anxious when pregnant and probably would not be able to be pregnant at all if not for my medication.  I still take xanex from time to time when pregnant because my panic attacks get so bad.  My OB is not thrilled by that, but does agree that panic attacks are not good for the baby either.
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  • Watergirl21Watergirl21 member
    I just want to add in my experience with my first pregnancy my anxiety was problematic in the first trimester but seem to completely disappear during the second and third. So much hormonal change.
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