Pregnant Can't Take Anti-depresants
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| Mon, 04-16-2007 - 3:11pm |
Several years ago I was put on anti-depressants for depression. And was ordered to go to counseling. While going I was told I was bi-polar. I ended up stopping my counseling because I didn't have the money, and still don't fully understand what I do that makes me bi-polar. I am now 9 months pregnant, and have not been on Paxil for several months, and have been ok. But it seems like I am getting worse (maybe Paxil is finally FULLY working its way out of my system; I don't know). I am sure my hormones from the pregnancy are also making it worse. But I have been loosing control more and more.
I literally have to fight myself not to beat my daughter up. And although I have not beat her up, I have been causing more damage to her than I would like. Forcing her to lay down on her bed, and covering her mouth (very roughly) so she won't cry, throwing her into her car seat (she is 4, so not too little, but little. I seem to control myself with my 18 month old better; which shows me that I do have some control). I wanted to throw her down the stairs today when she was throwing a fit. I smack her butt a little too hard. I realize all these things are bad, but not EXTREMELY bad. It is probably causing her more emotional problems than anything. I am just worried that I will get worse.
I am going to talk to my doctor to see what she thinks, but I was wondering if any of you guys knew of other ways to help calm me with out getting back on any drugs. Like maybe eating more of something, or taking more vitamans of some kind. Any suggestions would be appreciated. With my last pregnancy I was taking Paxil, and my daughter suffered some minor side affects due to Paxil. So I do not want to risk that with this one. Good news I am almost done with my pregnancy, but I need to make it to the end.


