Anxiety and pregnancy,anybody else??

Question

I already have anxiety. And since becoming pregnant I have stopped my meds. The first few days I felt a little crazy,and I kinda was...

I need to find some ways to get my mind from over-thinking so much. Im not really a mediation person,or not sure I can do it on my own. What ways can I self soothe,if you will?
Im a worry bug, and worry everyday Im gonna miscarry :( Even though its out of my control!! I am seeing a therapist,like 4 times and we havnt really got to the part of finding things for me to do...
Any help or advice is appreciated

Answer

I don't know if I'd be of any help but I'll try. I actually started drinking caffeine a little more (I almost never did before). Since I have ADHD it calms my nerves so so much and helps a lot. Also, I reached out for support from others a lot more, and try to talk my anxious thoughts out with those who I know support me. There's not all that many but the ones who do are life savers. Good luck!

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I tapered off my benzo 6 weeks before TTC. I have severe panic disorder and I still take my lexapro during pregnancy. I made it through my entire first trimester without taking any of my klonopin . There have been a few times I've taken 1/2 of 1mg and my OB says that's ok.

Before anyone attacks me I am not promoting benzo use in pregnancy but for me - I was up for a week with anxiety and panic and could not function - my OB said I was doing more harm than good at that point.

I do therapy as well and it does help but when I go off the deep end every once in a while I will take 1/2 of a pill. I am almost 36 weeks now and have taken it maybe 5 times total.

I say all this to say have an honest conversation with your OB and do what's best for you and baby.

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I eliminated caffeine completely from my diet, started walking every evening, and took up coloring ( I know it sounds dumb, but the adult coloring books help! ) I also started teaching myself to crochet. It's all about keeping your mind busy.

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