Concerned about pregnancy and health

Thank you all for your love, support and prayers. I'm wrapping myself in your words.

MissGiGi, a special thanks to you for taking time to look out especially for me and my heart. You are a kind soul.

I'm praying to wake up tomorrow, just a little better than I did today. Baby steps are still steps.

Tired,
In my case none of my regular drs would give me anything (benzos) for the anxiety. Although Vistaril is safe. I went to an urgent care and got I think 15 .5 mg Ativan because I didn't tell them about the pregnancy. I felt better just knowing that I had them. Also, I had done research on the effects to a fetus and the main issue was anal atresia (anal sphincter not forming). Anyways, throughout my 3 months or so of crazy anxiety I think I took maybe a 1/2 tab 5 times or so. I also had more than doubled the dose of my SSRI (with dr permission) and I just needed time to rebalance my chemicals. Also at about 7-8 weeks pregnant we learned that something was wrong with our baby. At that point I decided that I had to fight for her.
To make my story even longer, I had to give birth at a university hospital because of her medical needs after birth and I ran into an old friend from high school who had just given birth to triplets. She conceived them 2 weeks after becoming sober off heroine. She had nothing at the time. She lived in a bad environment, had minimal support, got kicked out of a couple homes because she had no job to pay. She was looking at moving into a shelter and we let her and her 3 babies live with us for almost 6 months (I'm not patting myself on the back, just telling a story). During those 6 months, she got a job, became assistant store manager, cared for her babies very well, and eventually saved enough money to move out. She is now doing fabulous. She is a manager of her own store, and still takes amazing care of her kids. And she has anxiety problems as well. And we are great friends again after 20 years.
Sorry so long......Things will always get better, you just need time. I have been praying for you.

Please let other people take care of you. You are going through a temporary mental health crisis. If this was considered l
a "medical" condition like heart attack maybe you would feel less guilty about needing the help.

Don't feel too discouraged! They don't work for everyone and CAN make things worse. I would bet anything that the hormones are what is your major problem. You still have that to hang on to. Also, I found that 700mg of magnesium is what I need per day. I am certainly not saying you should do this without talking to your doctor, but maybe since you are stopping the Zoloft it is something to explore? Are you taking a separate magnesium supplement with a prenatal also? Is there magnesium in the prenatal?

Dear Tired, my Daughter took Xanax until the third trimesters,
please check with your doctor, if your use is only occasionally
he may be ok with it. Peace

Larry ***

I am so happy that you had a feeling of "normal" and that there is hope for the future! I really hope that your drs find that the benefits definitely do outweigh the risks.

Sounds like a good idea to me. Running things past the doc may prove to be quite enlightening. Sometimes when we hear 'warnings,' it's because they're referring to different peoples' systems, or various dosages.

We are all unique.

Let us know how things go.










M.

I'm off of one if the major hormones that I was taking and that definitely has lifted a good part of the depression I have been experiencing. This comes as a huge relief, because I was starting to feel like there was no end in sight. As for the panic attacks, my doctor took me off of Zoloft and has started me on Buspar. I'm told I should give it at least a week to see results. I'm still terrified and my panic attacks are still pretty unmanageable. It's become clear to my doctors that there are more benefits to me being on medications right now, than there are risks. My husband and I are just trying to take it day by day. Thank you for thinking of me and for all if the continued prayer. I can't tell you what it means to me that people are sending love and peace my way.

Hi! Just checking in and letting you know I'm still thinking of you! I am SO happy to hear that the reduction of hormones has lessened your depression! YAY! Keep your focus on every little victory that is getting you back to yourself. I hope the Buspar begins to help you too. Panic attacks are the worst. I'm also glad to hear that you have some doctors that are willing to help you. It's something to be grateful for that they recognize the severity of what you are going through. All my best.

TSD.,

Sounds like you have come up with a good plan for you. I am glad that you were able to work this out together, and come to a unanimous decision that makes you feel comfortable.

This has not been easy, but I hope that you are starting to see some light in the situation!

Wishing you the very best!!!

S.C.

One of the strongest things you have going for you is that you've got a plan of action.

You're taking into account various contingencies, and that in itself is quite empowering.

Please keep us posted and updated, let us know how you're faring. We're here to support you!













M.

Hugs to you!!! The Xanax should help. I did a quick Google and people are saying they didn't have problems with Xanax during pregnancy, though some decreased their dosage.

So sorry you're continuing to experience the panic attacks. Let us know what the doc says.

(Eyebrow wax, yikes! I'd be anxious about that too....)

TSD you're going to be alright- I can feel it! Keeping you and your baby in my prayers. Hang in there!