Depression/Anxiety Check in?

[BellinghamMama]

How are we all doing?

[BellinghamMama]

2 weeks ago, my women's health doc who prescribes me anxiety medication recommended I wean off for the duration of pregnancy so we don't chance LO having withdrawals. So, that's happening. When I asked what are 'withdrawal' signs, she was like "oh, just more needy." I'm thinking, how in the world do you judge that in a newborn? But ok.

[sugahcookie01]

I'm struggling. I've been off my Prozac since getting ktfu and did well but as this all approaches I'm finding way more anxiety in my life. Particularly issues with worrying about the kiddos movement. Once he is born I plan to go back on and hopefully chill out.

[thedish]

Overall, I'm doing ok. My background: anxiety & depression issues, anxiety manifests itself in panic attacks. I started weaning off Lexapro prior to my BFP but wasn't quick enough and stopped altogether when that came

My DH has been a tremendous rock for me (he has depression/addiction issues) and has helped me to recognize warning signs for my panic attacks. I'm now able to know when one is coming so I can remove myself and regroup. There are times when I have to try to work through it if I can't leave and that's when things get hard.

My OB and I talked about the PP plan at my last appointment and we are hopeful that I am in a spot where I can continue to go med free. If not, she thinks Zoloft would be a better fit instead of Lexapro since I plan to BF.

I am really hoping to go med free moving forward but I know it might not be possible. I'm trying to keep an open mind about that, which is hard for me.

[thedish]

Didn't want to bump an old thread - but I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a Mental Wellness board on here! We are going to be doing weekly check-ins.

goodbyecb.proboards.com/board/78/mental-wellness

[FlutterOfYoshis]

After first tri ended, I was feeling pretty good about myself being off med and dealing. Lately, knowing what's coming up, I'm starting to feel the anxiety creeping in again. Right now I'm diverting as much attention as I can into my work on the Spring musical (which is time consuming anyway), but I sorta freak a bit any time my mind wanders to L&D.

I also realized yesterday that I haven't really mentally gotten to the part that comes AFTER the birth. I'm not sure if that'll be just as hard or if it'll seem easier because I'll be focused on the baby's needs.

[thesquirrelsrwatchin]

Doing well here too. My biggest fear has been a panic attack as soon as I realize that labor really has started. Well, last night I was having timeable contractions with pain (I was having them -- BH -- without pain off and on for the last week or 2). I told myself not to be concerned with them unless they start getting stronger. They kept me up but were still bearable. I also wasn't sure if it was BH contractions mixed in with IBS flare up pain. But as I went through the scenarios in my head about maybe this being it, I was surprisingly relaxed!! It give me hope that when it really is time to roll, that I'll be ready and not panicky.

Hang in there ladies! A few more weeks to go!!

[sugahcookie01]

Jan 23, 2015 11:15:13 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

After first tri ended, I was feeling pretty good about myself being off med and dealing. Lately, knowing what's coming up, I'm starting to feel the anxiety creeping in again. Right now I'm diverting as much attention as I can into my work on the Spring musical (which is time consuming anyway), but I sorta freak a bit any time my mind wanders to L&D.

I also realized yesterday that I haven't really mentally gotten to the part that comes AFTER the birth. I'm not sure if that'll be just as hard or if it'll seem easier because I'll be focused on the baby's needs.

Off topic but what are you doing with spring musical? I stage direct my high school's musical! We are doing Aida this year!

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Jan 26, 2015 7:54:57 GMT -5 sugahcookie01 said:

Jan 23, 2015 11:15:13 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

After first tri ended, I was feeling pretty good about myself being off med and dealing. Lately, knowing what's coming up, I'm starting to feel the anxiety creeping in again. Right now I'm diverting as much attention as I can into my work on the Spring musical (which is time consuming anyway), but I sorta freak a bit any time my mind wanders to L&D.

I also realized yesterday that I haven't really mentally gotten to the part that comes AFTER the birth. I'm not sure if that'll be just as hard or if it'll seem easier because I'll be focused on the baby's needs.

Off topic but what are you doing with spring musical? I stage direct my high school's musical! We are doing Aida this year!

I'm the musical director, but really with our group I also act more like the producer as well, coordinating everything. We're doing The Sound of Music (our Gretl auditions just got cancelled due to the weather, boo). I'd love to have the kids to do Aida!!! Sadly we're SEVERELY lacking in men.