Anxiety meds?

[nmom]

Anyone have experience taking something while pregnant?
I need to ask for something I think. For my DD I got panic attacks nearly daily. My doctor was very old school... never discussed mood/emotions so I just kind of dealt with it. I can’t this time. I have a 3 yr old. I just had a very very mild panic attack but I haven’t had one in months. I just worry it’s heading down that road.
I’m sure some of it is typical. I went to the doctors not too long ago because I felt “fog brain” but is was in the middle of my losses and all of that. It’s been better latley. But now that I’m pregnant it seems to have ramped up again. All about affording a second (ruining that luxurious only child life for DD lol) and just adding a second in general has me panicked I won’t be a good mom splitting time etc.

Anyways slight word vomit lol but I just want to go into the doctors knowing wether I can get some meds or not. I have tried the vitamins etc I’m sure they will suggest first. It works when not pregnant. But I’m sensing a trend here with my pregnancies lol.

[pambee]

I don't have any personal experience but just wanted to say I think it's definitely worth mentioning to your doctor. Taking care of yourself, physically and mentally, is important for you but also the baby and for your DD too ❤

[photomama2013]

nmom I take zoloft daily. I was on it before getting pregnant but my pcp and best friend who is a pharmacist assured me that it was ok to continue taking.

[remi]

I suffer with anxiety/depression and when I weaned off my Effexor to start TTC my doctor assured me that if I needed something during pregnancy that Zoloft is a very good one. At the moment I have buspirone for as needed anxiety that she also said was safe. Good luck talking to your doctor and don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. You are doing what's best for you and your baby. Take care of yourself!

[nmom]

Aug 22, 2018 5:47:09 GMT -6 remi said:

I suffer with anxiety/depression and when I weaned off my Effexor to start TTC my doctor assured me that if I needed something during pregnancy that Zoloft is a very good one. At the moment I have buspirone for as needed anxiety that she also said was safe. Good luck talking to your doctor and don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. You are doing what's best for you and your baby. Take care of yourself!

Oh that’s good to know there’s something as needed.
I think right now it’s just the whole oh man my baby won’t be the only child anymore type fears. Which I’m sure is common. But it was the panic attack that started and I was able to shut down that has me like, shit I can’t do this again.
I’ve never had a problem like this except when pregnant with DD so I’m hoping history doesn’t repeat itself but I’m a little more educated this time. I had to switch offices for this pregnancy which I didn’t want but now I might thinking it will be best because I know this office addresses mental health better.

Thanks everyone for the responses ❤️ It helps that DD keeps saying she is going to be a big sister and someone will call her sissy (creepy kids, we haven’t told her yet lol)

[Eames]

I don't have any personal experience with meds during pregnancy nmom, but I'm glad your new office will address any questions. You're a great mom, advocating for yourself!

[bex15]

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this but am glad you’re taking the steps to take care of yourself. I also have bad anxiety and am nervous about not taking my Xanax when needed.

[Tlex]

I took Lexapro all through my pregnancy with D1. I would do it again immediately if needed. Mental health is really, really important to having a healthy pregnancy. I’m so glad to read your new practice takes it seriously! I’m personally on a waitlist to see a counsellor who specializes in maternal mental health, you might ask about a referral for talk therapy as well. It really helps, especially in partnership with the meds.


Re: the specific anxiety of adding a new child/taking away from the first, I think that’s got to be the most common and normal stressor for STMs. I was so upset many times over the course of my pregnancy with D2. I got most upset whenever I felt so physically crappy that I was struggling to care for D1 and felt like “what have I done, I can’t even manage this so how will I manage another child!!” But every time the physical stressors passed, my mental state got much better. I have definitely gone through it again with this pregnancy! However this time hasn’t been as hard because I get to see my kids special love for each other and feel reinforced that it’s totally worth it. Hang in there, and keep talking about how you feel! It holds so much less power when it’s not a secret.

[grover]

Chiming in late to say I'm on Zoloft too. I was on it during first tri of my last pregnancy, then weaned off til just after delivery. I'm staying on it the entire time this time. Especially with the shock/anxiety of twin pregnancy!

[nmom]

Thanks everyone ❤️
It helps to not feel like im alone and going crazy with all of this.
It’s also good to hear Tlex on the transition. I do not handle changes well, never have so I assumed this would happen.
I began tracking my moods and any panic attacks to see if it’s an issue or if it’s just here and there over the anxiety of going from 1 to 2.

[tapdancer]

I'm going to repeat the encouragement to see a therapist. I know for my anxiety it's nice to talk to an impartial 3rd party. I know how scary panic attacks can feel. I hope you can get some relief soon. I'm feeing a lot of the "holy crap how can I handle 2 when I'm struggling to just keep track of myself right now." Change is hard. Hang in there.