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Posted 4/19/2013 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
So i got diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. My dr put me on paroxetine and xanax. The medication just started covering up the feelings but I found out that i am pregnant so the dr told me to stop the meds. Now i feel worse. lightheaded dizzy nausea unreal when i walk i feel like im slanting and i swear i just begin to panic just thinking about the way i feel. it sucks. does anyone else feel like this or am i going crazy??? shocked
Posted 4/19/2013 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome.

I am sorry to hear of your struggles, now increased due to the disruption of your medication...

...however, congratulations! If you had to stop an Rx...this is the happiest of reasons.:)

Were you able to wean off of your script? If not, and you had to stop abruptly b/c of the pregnancy....then most likely a lot of what you are feeling are withdrawl symptoms that will pass.

Also, it may be difficult to distinguish between the effects of pregnancy and the anxiety symptoms...futher muddying the waters!

Probably your best course of action will be to treat the anxiety and depression through therapy and self-help in an intense manner.

If possible, get a referral from your doctor for a good therapist if you are not seeing one already. Or if you are...see about increasing your sessions for this time.

We also have a great Resource Guide here on our main page that is full of wonderful self-help ideas. You'll find it on our main page, 1st post.

You may also want to ask your OBGYN for any alternative ideas that you could use for the present time to help you.

Keep posting here with us as well! We have seen many mothers-to-be through their pregnancies through support here.;) We understand and care.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/20/2013 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
I had to sop abruptly ugh. Its hard to try not to think of your anxiety when ur feeling awkward all the time. I have a therapist my intake is tomorrow. Hopefully that will help. So u have experienced anxiety? If so are you still experiencing it? Some so u can overcome it, its all in ur head if so why is it so hard to shake? its frustrating.
Posted 4/20/2013 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
There is hope here and hundreds of Ladies who have put their lives back in order thru different kinds of
therapy. Some with meds others without, but in your case at least for now you must do it without meds.
My oldest Daughter went thru her pregnancy without meds also, however the day of her delivery in the
hospital they allowed her some xanax, it didn't seem to hurt the baby or her.
In my wifes case during pregnancy was the only time she seemed normal, then 6 months after delivery she
was back to suffering from PAD, Please trust the Ladies here who suffer same as you, they will help you!
Being as I am a guy I can only pray for You and Baby and I will!

As Peter said to the beggar, "I have neither silver or gold, but what I have I give to you,
Receive the Holy Spirit"!

Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 4/19/2013 10:23:25 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/20/2013 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much Larry. The support of others who know my struggle is extremely helpful.
Posted 4/20/2013 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Your cool with me girl, take care of that Baby!
Larry ***
Posted 4/20/2013 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to see that you are dealing with this darned anxiety. Its definitely no fun! I have never taken medications for my anxiety, but I have the same symptoms as you describe quite a bit. Being pregnant is also a time of great hormonal changes etc. which can lead to dizziness, balance problems etc.

My youngest is 2 now, but I know that when I was pregnant is when I felt the best with my anxiety. For my anxiety I see a CBT therapist and practice my relaxation techniques (deep breathing mostly) to calm myself. I also have incorporated a ton of positive self talk to reassure myself its just anxiety and won't hurt me. You have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression... so now is the time to treat that :)

I just recently started taking a GABA (natural supplement) for my anxiety, but I am not sure if that would be considered safe during pregnancy. That would be a question for your doctor.

Posting on Healingwell will give you answers to most all of your questions and reassure you that you are not alone in dealing with your PAD. We all are currently dealing and/or have dealt with it and will help you any way possible. I want you to be able to enjoy your pregnancy and your future ahead without PAD. :)
Posted 4/20/2013 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I truely appreciate what you just said. I was sitting here praying for the lord to take this disorder away for the safety of my unborn child and this made me tear up. I will definately ask my dr about the gaba. How do you deal with it with no medications? I have an appt with a therapist tomorrow hopefully it helps.
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