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Posted 8/16/2014 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
As some if you may have seen, I'm 6 weeks pregnant with my second child from IVF and I suffer from severe panic disorder and have begun some agoraphobic tendencies. Fears of being alone, fears of driving, fears of leaving my home, but also fears of being home alone. Today was a terrible day, even though my husband is home with me and I finally caved and took my first ever dose of 25mg of Zoloft. I am overcome with guilt. I tried desperately to wait until they start reducing my IVF hormones and waiting until the 2nd trimester, but I'm not functioning as a wife, mother or human right now. There are some decent studies showing that the risk of taking Zoloft does not increase the risk of birth defects, outside of the normal 3-5% risk that all women have, but I am still terrified. I guess I'm just looking for support.
Posted 8/16/2014 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no, don't feel guilty! The stress associated with your fears and panic disorder and probably more worrisome than the Zoloft, and by taking care of yourself you're also taking care of your baby. If the medical powers that be declare it safe, I'd have no qualms at all about taking it.

And congrats for having your second wee one on the way! :)
Posted 8/16/2014 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Tired!
I must say that I totally agree with Zuzubee! Intense stress and anxiety are probably more of a risk factor than taking the zoloft. I feel that you've made the best choice available to you and your unborn child! So please don't feel guilty! There are few guarantees in life and all we can do is try to make the best choices we can and go on from there.
I wish you peace!
janet
Posted 8/16/2014 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Oh thank you both so much for your kind words and support. As I'm sure you can imagine, there is no more difficult decision than this one. Heck, it's hard to finally succumb to the anxiety and take Zoloft for myself, but it is even harder when I am in charge of my child's growth and development. My husband is so amazing and has been begging me to start the Zoloft for weeks now and while I did my best to wait, I've found that I wake up in the morning counting down the hours until I'm able to go back to bed. If I am able to actually fall asleep, that is the only time that I feel peace.

I appreciate this community so much. You are all so supportive. What a loving group to have found.
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