I’m just curious if taking depression medication during pregnancy is wise. I’m not pregnant, but when I am, I am scared to go off depression medication because I have severe depression when I’m not on it. I don’t think I could handle 9 months of that.

And how does pregnancy affect those with depression? Anyone?

has anyones anxiety levels or disorder become worst when pregnant and how have you coped? ie meds or none and does it last all the way through pregnancy thanks

A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good old time for relaxation. A lot of busy people who seem to cannot fathom the idea of relaxing and taking time of from work, as well as their worries, tend to actually start having nervous breakdowns, anxiety depression and all sorts of mental illnesses that can cause a person’s sanity to go haywire, fortunately, if you’re one of those poor unfortunate ones who are unable to distress and is constantly worried and fussing over things, there are actually available cures and various treatments for treating anxiety depression.

Anxiety depression is actually characterized by all sorts of irregularities and erratic behavior from the person who is suffering from it, this is usuallu due to certain stress triggers that may tend to easily cause a person undue jitters and stress. Also, a lot of people who tend to get easily nervous over stressful activities are actually prone to having anxiety depression, its just a matter of being strong-willed when it comes to facing difficult and stress-prone activities. It may be pretty hard to overcome at first, but trying to be calm and cool in times of extreme pressure is what’ll actually save your mental health from going totally downward spiral.

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Many mothers during pregnancy face extremely stressful circumstances. Pregnancy is a nine month journey for both you and your baby. Pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks (about 9 months). Stress-related changes in a pregnant woman’s heart rate and blood pressure, along with chronic anxiety, can affect the heart rate of her developing fetus, a new study concludes. Maternal stress during pregnancy is also found to cause of asymmetry in coordination of ears, fingers, feet, elbows, etc. Maternal stress is also linked with imperfections in the developing nervous system which can lead to problems of perception, thinking, and memory. These mothers experience constant stress, shame, loneliness and, sometimes, clinical depression during pregnancy or after giving birth. Their partners or families may not encourage them to seek help because the problem it is not seen as a medical one. There are many negative side effects of stress during pregnancy. Very high levels of stress may contribute to an increased risk of premature delivery or low birth weight babies. Still other studies suggest that overly high stress levels can increase your heart rate, blood pressure and produce chronic anxiety.

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It’s not exactly clear as to what causes panic attack . Sure, a panic attack is the result of a very serious state of anxiety, but what makes anxiety levels peak? By understanding anxiety, one can learn to deal it, but it’s not life threatening. Though it often seem so! Some theories that might explain what leads to panic attack disorders are:

Biological reasons – Panic Attacks can be a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain and can run in families. If a member of a family suffers from panic attacks, chances are that other family members will develop it. It has been seen that panic attack sufferers are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, undergo a depression or try to commit suicide, as compared to non-sufferers.

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No matter if you suffer from an anxiety disorder or acute stress, panic attacks can be controlled without the use of medication. It takes time and effort, but it can be done.

First, you need to learn the signs of an impending panic attack. They are different for everyone. Some get a tingling sensation in their limbs, while others get a nauseated feeling in their chest, or the person can get a laundry list of symptoms. When a panic attack occurs, take note of all of the symptoms so that you can be prepared for next time.

As soon as you start to feel the warning signs, it is time to remove yourself from the situation. Find a place, such as a bathroom or your car, where you can calm down in private. Make sure the place you choose makes you feel secure and in control.

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Anxiety is a medical and psychological condition or feeling very hyper or overwhelmed in different situations.  It may have shortness of breath, increased heart rate, sweating, increased respirations, shaking, and even very rarely emotional black outs.  It may result in forms of panic, tension, and or headaches.

It may be associated with many medical problems including but not limited to thyroid disease, pregnancy, alcoholism, death, illegal drugs, depression, emotional pressures, economic or social problems, or family issues.  It can and does usually seem overwhelming to the patient.  Anxiety maybe treated with an anti-anxiety medication for a short period of time or kept on hand for rare occasions that might or will help.  Usually there is another secondary underlying cause physiological, psychological, or psychiatric problem that needs to be addressed with laboratory testing, physical evaluation, analysis, and precise medical care.

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