mental disorders does it affect your daily life?

Question

Hey ladies!!

So I suffer from generalised anxiety. I've had it my whole life but in the last few years it's got progressively worse! I mostly worry about the future and money etc. It almost stopped me from ttc because I was worried We wouldn't have enough money etc. I have however started to calm down in the last few months I am 28 weeks and have mostly everything for our baby, so the stress has subsided. However I'm always finding new things to stress about. I try to keep my anxiety at bay, because I know it isn't good for the baby! I know when he's born my anxiety will be through the roof. Any of you ladies feel like this?!

I would like to hear your stories ladies, anyone here suffering from a mental disorder?! How has it affected you? Love to you all!

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I have generalized anxiety too and recently I almost have the regret of getting pregnant because I'm like can I really do this? Am I going to be a good a parent? Will I always have the money to buy her everything? What if my mental disorders get bad? I'm 24 weeks now and out of no where I feel this way. I think it's normal to be worried even if you don't have an anxiety disorder. Just remember to take things day by day. Remember that even if something bad happens you'll get through it. Your best option is just to have people there for you so if you do have money problems or feel like you can't do it they'll help you out

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I have MDD with anxiety and I took meds during my pregnancy to control them. My doctor advised babies born to depressed/anxious moms struggle to sleep, and are more colicky. For me the meds worked perfectly and I haven't had any issues since my son was born almost 8 weeks ago. Also, watch for signs of PPD, people with pre existing mental issues have a higher chance of experiencing PPD

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Diagnosed GAD in the 8th grade, a few years later diagnosed OCD, eventually grew to adding Agoraphobia to the list. I've been in and out of therapy for various reasons and issues. Sometimes it helps, other times it makes it a lot worse. A few years ago it was so bad the therapist referred me to a psychologist and told me that I heavily qualify for disability. I haven't gone that route and I'd like to avoid it. I have hope that one day I can overcome this. Though it has also gotten significantly worse. It does have a huge impact on my daily life.

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I was diagnosed bipolar and manic depressive in March of 2009 and it was the clarity I needed to finally understand the shit that went on in my head. I took my meds for about a year and decided it was something I wanted to try and control on my own without medication. I felt like the meds flat lined my personality it took my firey passion and made me feel like a very dull person. Anytime I go to a Drs appointment I make sure to mention my disorders and they've never shamed me for not taking my meds. At 27 I now feel so empowered that I overcome my own brain everyday. The mean thoughts in my head stay there and not being a bitch all the time is so much nicer and much less exhausting.

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I also have generalized anxiety disorder. I've had it my whole life, but only within the past few years have I gotten it under control with medication. It was terrible when I was a child, I was so anxious and stressed all of the time. It got worse as an adult so I made the choice to go on medicine and it changed my life for the better.

mental disorders does it affect your daily life?

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