Anxiety wile pregnant??? On meds before pregnancy?? HELP!?
Does anyone have to deal with anxiety disorder while pregnant? I wanted to post this in mental health to get more answers on this question,what can I do to keep it in check? I was on 3 mg of xanax and 30 mg of a sedative everyday to keep it under control,as I was diagnosed with slight post truamatic stress disorder,severe anxiey/panic attacks,and agoraphobia.
I had to stop all of my medicine,I just stopped and didn’t ask to be weaned off or anything,and I’m having a really hard time with this,I would really appreciate the answers guys,and best answer will be chosen!
I have no risk of self harm,not diagnosed with depression and it’s never a thought on my mind.
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I have post traumatic stress disorder too, and during my first pregnancy I had panic attacks on a daily basis, the doctor’s put me on Zoloft since it’s one of the safer medications to take while pregnant, it helped a lot with the PTSD, and for the panic attacks I found walking helped A LOT, whenever I would panic even at night all I had to do was step out side. Therapy helped too.
I, too, suffer from anxiety. I was on different meds for years, and stopped taking them in February of ’06. I have since been able to control myself to a certain extent, but feel anxious a lot of the time. I know how hard it is to suddenly not have the crutch of the medication, but trust me, it is mind over matter. Try going to a support group. I know it sounds cheesy, but it helps. Just talking about it helps to rationalize alot of fears. I have also been reading every book I can find on panic attacks, anxiety disorders and post traumatic stress. One book in particular I have found to be especially helpful is called Peace From Nervous Suffering, by Dr. Claire Weekes. It lists steps to accepting the feelings you have. Good luck to you, feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or just need some support. LISAML23@YAHOO.COM.