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| Mon, 03-26-2007 - 7:13pm |
Hello everyone,
I haven't been on here for a while,I used to have an account on here, but I started up a new one...lost my password...
I am having an anxiety attack at the moment, so I really felt like writing. I am so scared, I don't know what to do. I just finished a year of medication (3 time around since I was 16 now Im 25)....I just stopped my medication in November with consent from my doctor, because I wanted to get pregnant. I found out that I am (found out 2 months ago) and I am 3 months now.
I haven't had anxiety for a long while now. Just yesterday it hit me again like a ton of bricks.
Most of my anxiety is about my imperfections & mistakes, or what i would call mistakes anywaya....and I usually look to things in the past. They are really stupid things....some of you would probably laugh because they are so silly.
I have talked to my sis-in-law so many times, she helped me thru alot it and when there is no anxiety I feel so stupid for worrying in the first place...is that normal? because when the anxiety is there, everything is negative...but when I have a few mintues of relief, I think completely opposite, and think maybe it's not my fault.
I don't feel comfortable going back on medication while I am pregnant. I am not sure what to do, my body feels drained.
My husband is super supportive and so is my brother's wife, but I get more scared when I am not with either one.
Don't know what to do, I can't stop crying. Need some advice and support please!
Nanci
Edited 3/26/2007 7:17 pm ET by nanci1981

If you saw a counselor before you went off your meds, use your coping skills. I know when I have my period, my anxiety is 10x worse than usual. Being pregnant, your hormones are all over which would explain it. Know that you're not alone. Doing something physiacal will help release the adrenaline being dumped into your body. Crying is also a release-just not as fast as physical activity. Try to BREATHE! I know it's hard but try to stay strong.
Lynn
Hi, Nanci! WB:) You are NOT alone. We have members who are currently pregnant &
hi nanci,
you are soooo NOT alone!
Thank you all for your replies. I had a family doctor whom I switched from (wasn't as comfortable with for the pregnancy)to an Obstetritian (don't know spelling heeh....my first appointment with him isn't until April 23, and that seems so far away. I think I am going to call right now and see if there is a chance I can get an appointment in soon to talk about this.
I am very very scared to take medication while pregnant, even though there has been many sussesful births with them, I would just never forgive myself if something happened. But I really can't go on like this. I was on Effexor before and that helped, not sure if it's safe tho.
What are some that you guys have heard of or taken that have been safe? Obviously I will ask the doctor too, I just want to hear from some of you.
What about breast feeding? Would I not be able to breast feed if I am on medication? May sound like a silly concern now, but I would not tell my mother that the anxiety is coming back and that I am on meds (if I do), her and my mother in law would wonder why I wouldn't be breast feeding.......gaaaahhhh
God take this pain away....
Nanci
Edited 3/27/2007 1:50 pm ET by nanci1981
Your dr. knows YOU best, Nanci & will be able to assist you in the correct meds during pregnancy & if you are breast feeding. iVillage has lot of info on these subjects. Here's a couple of good links: Medication & nursing:
http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nbreastfeed/topics/0,,4rnk,00.html
Is it Safe? Medications during pregnancy:
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/psafe/topics/0,,4rr7,00.html
I called the doctor and I can't get in earlier, I'll just have to keep calling back to see if anyone has cancelled.
It does help to hear of others who understand.
You'll see me around!
Nanci
(((Nanci))) First let me say congratulations on your pg!!
Sheri Ann
Thanks for the support everyone! I will keep trying to get in to see the doctor and I will see what he has to say about medication and what I can do.
I feel better to read the replies. I will also try to contribute here with other's posts.
I also feel better about the possibility of taking medication, it might be the best solution, but we will wait and see.
Nanci