I have an appt. with my dr. on thursday regarding my anxiety

to discuss my options. I am not on any medication right now and it really becoming unbearable. I am afraid of all the extra stress I am putting on the baby and want to speak to them about possible medication and the possible side effects. This whole situation is very upsetting to me. I am being as strong as I can and tried what I could to try and stay calm, but it just doesnt work for me. I have been suffering from anxiety since I was 8 and unfortunately for me, I need medication to funciton on a daily basis. It sucks! I feel like I shouldnt even be pregnant or like maybe I am not supposed to be doing this. But than I think about people who are on medication for epilepsy and seizures and other illnesses, and they still have kids while on medication and their children are fine. I am just nervous and undecided about what to do that is why I want to disuss it with my dr.

Re: I have an appt. with my dr. on thursday regarding my anxiety

talking to the dr and finding out your options should totally make u feel better. good luck!

Re: I have an appt. with my dr. on thursday regarding my anxiety

I think this is a great idea. Hopefully you r doctor will be able to give you something that will make you feel better.

Best of luck to you!!

Re: I have an appt. with my dr. on thursday regarding my anxiety

I have delt with anxiety bad to, to the point of a nervous breakdown last year. I am now 9 1/2 months pregnant and things have changed, somehow, someway all the hormones from pregnancy changed my anxiety and I have NEVER been calmer, I don't know if it happens to everyone, but I really did get rid of anxiety for now. I just pray it does not come back afterwards, if it does, I will deal with it then. I was on Lexapro for a while and took xananx when needed before getting pregnant and they worked wonders for me. Please FM me if you have any questions at all.

Re: I have an appt. with my dr. on thursday regarding my anxiety

See what the Dr. says. I have to friends that were are meds during pregnancy. One was on Zoloft while the other was on Paxil. They both delivered beautiful healthy girls.
Good luck!

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I can sympathize as to what you are going thru because I have very bad anxiety issues. I didnt take regular meds before I was preggo- I took Klonopin as need when I had anxiety attacks. I was able to stop the meds when I was preggo and bfing. Just recently after 2 years have I had to go back on them. I basically coped thru any attacks during my pregnancy by talking myself out and distracting myself as much as I could. It was easier when the baby was actually here than while preggo because there was so much going on I had no time to focus on myself. I dont know when I plan on getting preggo again for # 2 but I hope to do the same but there is no guarantee as to how I will feel. My anxiety is so randomand latetly it affects my sleep where usually I have always been a good sleeper. I think there are safe meds to take and I would seriously consider taking them because its better to live happy the deal with the phsical effect of stress- imo. Good luck and keep us posted, I would love to know what your dr says because I may be in the same boat one day when we try for #2.

Re: I have an appt. with my dr. on thursday regarding my anxiety

I hope that you feel better soon! I know that there are many anxiety/antidepressant meds out there that are considered safe during pregnancy (especially many SSRI's). Talk to your OB and I would also consult with a psychiatrist if you haven't already. Maybe both docs can work together to find the best med for you.

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Unfortunately I dont just have panic attacks every few days. My anxiety is constant throughout the day, with little attacks and bigger attacks. My body is almost in a constant state of panic. Sounds bizarre, but this is the hand I was dealt. If I were just having panic attacks I could handle them no problem, feel anxious and panicky continuously is not healthy or comfortable or something anyone could deal with.