Anxiety during pregnancy

[SKP82]

How do/did you deal with obsessive thoughts? I've had some work related stuff that I have been unable to stop thinking about. I keep replaying the same info in my head and can't get it to quit.

I've dealt with this problem before, but haven't had an issue with it in a long time (the solution at the time was Xanax and Celexa until it was under control). I don't like the way I feel right now.

I see my OB on Friday, but I don't feel confident that she'll provide any good solution.

If you had this problem during pregnancy, what did you do? I'll be 31 weeks tomorrow for the app users.

[Booze Raccoon]

There are some AD's which are considered safe during pregnancy, your OB may prescribe one.

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Another tidbit of advice...if you don't get a vibe from your OB that he/she is engaged or versed enough in the area of mental health/pregnancy, don't be afraid to seek someone out who is. That might look like a psychologist who deals with womens' issues.

I don't think enough OBs are skilled enough in this area. I was grateful to have an OB who recognized my needs in my 2nd tri and referred me to someone who could care for me better than she could.

[Yankees21]

I'm already on an AD, but pregnancy has made my emotional state much worse so far. I talked to my doctor at my first appointment, and she said we can increase my dosage for sure if I don't start feeling better. I would try talking to your OB. Sorry that you are struggling

[SKP82]

I just don't know if I want to take an AD for the short time I have left. I think I will make an appt with the therapist I was seeing when I was going through this the first time.

[snickers]

I don't have any advice, but I hope your OB has a solution that works for you. That's the last thing you need right now.

[papie]

I am on ADs (I really don't do well off, so this time I am staying on during pregnancy) and even with that, sometimes the anxiety gets out of control.  I have obsessive thoughts about something happening to my kids when I am not there.  It is really hard to control and I completely panic.  I hope it gets better, otherwise I will look into switching ADs or changing doseage. 

[papie]

Aug 19, 2013 10:07:54 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

I just don't know if I want to take an AD for the short time I have left. I think I will make an appt with the therapist I was seeing when I was going through this the first time.

Well, it doesn't magically get better after pregnancy unfortunately.  The first few months are full of irrational anxiety. 

[SKP82]

Aug 19, 2013 10:11:57 GMT -5 papie said:

Aug 19, 2013 10:07:54 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

I just don't know if I want to take an AD for the short time I have left. I think I will make an appt with the therapist I was seeing when I was going through this the first time.

Well, it doesn't magically get better after pregnancy unfortunately.  The first few months are full of irrational anxiety. 

True. I just think that it may help when I'm on maternity leave because it's work that I'm stressed about right now.

[mudslide]

I had really bad anxiety and Prozac really took it away during the pregnancy.

[Cricket0619]

I take Zoloft and my anxiety is so much better when I'm on it.

[SKP82]

Aug 19, 2013 12:28:31 GMT -5 @aliciaroset said:

I got really worried during pregnancy and meditation and relaxation practice really helped me. If you don't want to do meds, you might also find someone to help you with cognitive behavioral therapy, which can really help with those non-stop thought loops.
I'm sorry you're having trouble All my friends told me how much they loooooooved being pregnant, but I found it really emotionally taxing. It's a huge burden and you shouldn't have to bear it alone.

Thanks Ali. The therapist I used to see does cognitive behavioral therapy. I left him a message this morning.

I don't want to get stressed out because that raises my blood pressure, which isn't good. I feel bad that I feel like this because it isn't good for the baby and it's supposed to be a happy time. I AM happy at home, but the work stuff is getting to me.

[Booze Raccoon]

Aug 19, 2013 10:07:54 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

I just don't know if I want to take an AD for the short time I have left. I think I will make an appt with the therapist I was seeing when I was going through this the first time.

I didn't want to either.  But I waited until the PPD kicked in before I saw a therapist.  Whatever your choose, I hope you can get a handle on it, I know how horrible it is.  

[speckledfrog]

Aug 19, 2013 10:11:57 GMT -5 papie said:

Aug 19, 2013 10:07:54 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

I just don't know if I want to take an AD for the short time I have left. I think I will make an appt with the therapist I was seeing when I was going through this the first time.

Well, it doesn't magically get better after pregnancy unfortunately.  The first few months are full of irrational anxiety. 

Agreed.  I am not an anxious person and had a lot of irrational anxieties for the first few months after W was born.

[SKP82]

Aug 19, 2013 12:38:22 GMT -5 Booze Raccoon said:

Aug 19, 2013 10:07:54 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

I just don't know if I want to take an AD for the short time I have left. I think I will make an appt with the therapist I was seeing when I was going through this the first time.

I didn't want to either.  But I waited until the PPD kicked in before I saw a therapist.  Whatever your choose, I hope you can get a handle on it, I know how horrible it is.  

Thank you.

I will speak to my doc, and if she recommends a AD, I will do it. I want to do what is best for me and my baby.

[Booze Raccoon]

Aug 19, 2013 12:50:12 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

Aug 19, 2013 12:38:22 GMT -5 Booze Raccoon said:

I didn't want to either.  But I waited until the PPD kicked in before I saw a therapist.  Whatever your choose, I hope you can get a handle on it, I know how horrible it is.  

Thank you.

I will speak to my doc, and if she recommends a AD, I will do it. I want to do what is best for me and my baby.

That's exactly how I felt about it.  I shared this in another thread which didn't go over so well, but when I asked my doctor if my stress and anxiety were harmful to the baby he reminded me that women with far more stress than I'll ever have (case in point, women in war torn countries) are able to have healthy pregnancies and babies.  

Another piece, my mother was 6 days away from having my brother when her father died.  I can't imagine that kind of heartbreak.  I've always thought, if she can do it, so can I.  However, recently she told me that she was given something like valium (she couldn't remember exactly what).  My point is that I just tried to keep thing in perspective and it helped me.  Of course, I'm not trying to diminish your feelings in anyway, I know first hand (especially) today how difficult it is.