Any other mama to be with anxiety disorder ?

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How are you coping? I’ve had anxiety my whole life but was officially diagnosed with panic disorder, GAD and OCD about 6 months ago. I’ve been doing everything holistically possible to ease the anxiety because I really don’t want to be on meds. Surprisingly the hormones seem to be helping? I’m less anxious and a little more rational in my thoughts. *little more*

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I opted to stay on zoloft 25mg

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I feel you. Almost five weeks pregnant with my first. Found out one week ago. Was ecstatic when I found out. Next day started panic attacks with little relief in between for days. I also have panic disorder and anxiety disorder. I got off Paxil months ago and the doctors and I decided to begin Zoloft (25 mg daily just increased to 50 mg daily) and atarax (as needed) this week. It has already helped. I’m probably going on disability because of how debilitating this is, but it has gotten better thanks to meds. What also helped was going to talk to therapists with my husband, talking to therapists on the phone, resting, warm showers, walks in between panic attacks, being around my cats, watching movies, going on Instagram and Facebook, eating bland foods, having friends come over to make you feel normal again, having the window open for fresh air and light. And PRAYING. Best of luck to you. Don’t feel bad if you need to be on meds and/or talk to therapists. It was SO helpful.

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Acupuncture worked for me.

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I recently have just been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and border line personality disorder. I don’t take medication or anything for them. Ive learned to naturally cope with my issues but lately I decided I can’t do it by myself so I signed up to see a counselor every 2 weeks. And so far its been helping me. But everyone is different. and now with me being pregnant I’ve noticed my anxiety being a little more then usual. Can’t wait to get into my counselor this coming week haha 😅

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I was taken off my medication lexapro when I found out and have been off it for nearly 2 weeks now. I’m now starting to have bad days where I stifle to leave the house. I’m finding meditation and exercise is helping a lot. I was also told my my dr that if it’s gets too much I can ask to go back on a medication but will have to swap to Zoloft.

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gut health can play a big role in anxiety. maybe try some probiotics? i have bad anxiety/depression and i should really take my own advice lol

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Hello dear. I was diagnosed with severe anxiety 5 years ago. I’ve been on and off of zoloft N Prozac. Zoloft is safe during pregnancy, but I decided to come off of it. 
I started yoga or walking during the day and leaving my phone at home. I’ve noticed my anxiety makes me think the worst so stay off of google 😭

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My first pregnancy I ended up being medicated at 15 weeks for anxiety attacks and severe severe depression (I’m bipolar 2, PTSD and GAD). They put me on seroquel. I swear it saved my son and I. I was just a total mess, but we were in the midst of moving and job changes and our pregnancy was unplanned, so I just couldn’t handle it on top of my pregnancy goemones. I took the seroquel through the end of pregnancy and even nursed my son on it until he turned 6 months. Now I weened off of it! This time around was planned and mentally I am in a much better place, so I’m hoping to have a smoother and happier pregnancy. However, I know if I start to slip and have a hard time that I will discuss with my doctor. My son was born perfectly healthy and over 9lbs.

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I am currently still on Effexor which I took prior to pregnancy. I’ve been managing it pretty well so far.

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Yes!

Any other mama to be with anxiety disorder ?

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