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Posted 9/21/2018 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
So I had a baby 4 months ago and I thought my attaks we're over . My Dr took me off all my meds. I've been okay other then one here or there but nothing major. I use to have them every day I would not even leave home . This past week I get them every day . I took a Valium 5 Teva . I freaked myself out prior to taking one. Thinking that they may not be good or have something on them . So I took one , now I'm worse and am alone and freaked out. I hope it's not the Valium and it's just me having a attack. Never had this happen . But as I said not had any thing in 4 months .I think it's time to see the Dr. Don't understand why there back .. 😭
Posted 9/21/2018 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so freaked thinking I need to go to the hospital .. I don't know what to do .. have I tricked myself into a worse one. I hate taking any kind of medication. I have fear of the side effects . I'm not sure 😔
Posted 9/21/2018 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
The medication is there to serve a purpose.....to help you as your doctor sees it. If you are so worried about the medication than why get it in the first place. Valium is a tried and true anxiety reliever. Hard to imagine this can cause it. The ER would most likely prescribe this or Xanax for you.
Posted 9/21/2018 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Honeyeyes and welcome!

I am so sorry to hear that you are having a rough time at the moment...(and sorry for the late reply, my family has had a virus we're passing around for almost 2 weeks now...caring for others and sleeping as much as I can!)

So if I am understanding you...you were on meds prior to your pregnancy...went off until you gave birth...and now the anxiety/panic is creeping back and you are starting to take your Rx again?

How are you feeling today? Did your Valium kick in and help stop your attack? Benzos are great at stopping symptoms in their tracks...and have little in the way of side effects. Taken as directed, you should find this to be a good medication for the as needed acute anxiety/attack.

Do you use coping skills as well for your managment plan? IMO, this is a must for anyone's daily regimen to feel your best possible! If you need fresh ideas...please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material.

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/26/2018 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there,

I hope you’re okay. I also had and continue to have a lot of perinatal anxiety, I had my second baby 9 months ago. Feel free to message me if you ever want to chat.
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