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Re: anxiety

• FunSizeGrl member

  October 2013

  Yes, both. The stuff I was on isn't recommended so I've been off since I found out a few weeks ago. It was really rough coming off but things seem to be getting better. Sometimes staying on medication out weights the risk, but only you and your doctor can decide that. I don't have any advice about the guilt though I always felt that taking medication, even before I was pregnant! 

  

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• JoelleOK member

  October 2013

  A stressed out mommy is worse for baby. You are taking it under a doctors supervision.
  If it is stressing you out to take this medication you could look into alternatives? Maybe your doc would have suggestions like yoga or meditation to see if that helps then your medicine could be adjusted?

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• momo214 member

  October 2013

  I have generalized anxiety do and take a low dose ssri. Doctor approved bc I've tried others without luck. There are safer options for pregnant women. You gotta go with what works for you. Doctor and you know best. Good luck! I HATE anxiety and panic attacks. Girl i feel your frustration!

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• Turn4Cindy member

  October 2013

  I use to suffer from anxiety (it struck after my ectopic). I have it under control now and I need to tell you that I feel what helped me most was acupuncture!

  
  

  
  

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• lauralou3x3 member

  October 2013

  Me! I have it bad and can't take my Xanax. I'm going to see if there is something I can take because it's not fun!

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• mrsmunzie member

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  I suffer from GAD and panic disorder. I am currently not taking any medication for it anymore but will see what happens at my first doctor appointment. I understand your feelings of guilt but agree with others that as long as it is under the supervision of a doctor, you shouldn't feel bad about it. It doesn't make you a bad momma, it makes you a good one because you are taking the steps to care of yourself and protect your LO from any effects your anxiety and panic attacks could potentially have. Just do your best to relax and enjoy this experience.
  
  Edit: I also agree if you would rather not be on medication, to talk to your doctor about alternative treatments. Whatever is going to make you feel more relaxed.

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• Tifers777 member

  October 2013

  I had awful pain attacks before I got pregnant and was on Ativan for about 6 years. The day I found out I told myself I wasn't going to take anything and I was going to force myself to feel better and control them naturally if I could. I think now because I'm focused on something else like this baby that (knock on wood) my attacks have gone away for the most part because I keep my mind busy. Don't get me wrong I still feel it sometimes but not to the crippling extent! Try meditiation and yoga or acupuncture to help as well. Not to mention I quit smoking cold turkey after 14 years! It was tough but I've never been more proud of myself! Hand in there and try to focus on the positive !

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• kedbsn member

  October 2013

  Don't ever feel bad for taking care of yourself. Seriously. You are a good mom for doing what you need to do. I'm dealing with some pregnancy-related depression, and am on medications for it. I've had many discussions with my OB and psych, and both came to the conclusion that happy mom= happy baby. 

  

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• Mkurban member

  October 2013

  Excersise as much as you can. Go for long walks. I've found with my anxiety that the more physically exhausted I am from running/gym, the less anxious I am. It can give you the sense that you are in control, not the anxiety which I think in and of itself makes it less daunting. I haven't been able to excersised much in this pregnancy due to a cold and m/s but have forced myself to when stressed. Worth a try and I wish you the best. Hang in there

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• alysie89 member

  October 2013

  I'm really struggling with anxiety and panic this pregnancy. When I spoke with my midwife she suggested two teas that might help. One is oat straw tea brewed quite strong (30 min) and the other is red raspberry leaf tea brewed for 3-5 min. They have seemed to help a little.

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• busterbeagle member

  October 2013

  Would you consider talk therapy? When I was dealing with PPD, I did talk therapy along with meds. The talk therapy focused on my anxiety and I learned some really useful exercises, like breaking down my "twisted thinking" and using visualization to focus on the present (for example, thinking about the sensory aspects of whatever I was doing--the feeling and sound of water while washin dishes, footsteps as I'm walking, etc.). FWIW, I had a conversation with my psychiatrist when I was coming off Prozac to TTC and he said many women choose to stay on their meds during pregnancy or go back in the second tri. Don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself. It's just as important as taking care of LO.

  BFP#1 11-26-10 MMC 1-13-11

  BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12
  BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• blessings1 member

  October 2013

  Thank you everyone for your responses! It helps to know that I'm not alone in these struggles.  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

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• momo214 member

  October 2013

  I think on the tea posts from earlier this week someone posted about herbal teas not to drink and I thought red raspberry leaf was on there. I think a link was posted. I'm sure your midwife knows better than these strangers in Internet land but just throwing that out there.

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