Questions & Answers

I have been where you are darling. With anxiety almost always comes depression or vice versa. I too decided to not be on meds while pregnant. The first trimester was emotional, but I think it is for most women. I did pretty well throughout my pregnancy. Wrote journals on this site about things going on in my mind and had a very supportive group of ladies that were in my birth month forum. I found that helped. Where it was most difficult was post pardum. I had post pardum depression. Cried through out the day. Even though I loved my baby and loved being a mom, I couldn't stop the feelings of being upset. I was also in a small town not where I grew up and had no family or friends around so I think that added to it. Just be aware of your emotions and do a little something for yourself when you get super stressed out. Even if it's going out and getting your favourite milk shake. You can do this mama. Deep breaths and take care.

Would counselling help? Or talking to friends/family? Sorry if that sounds patronising as I don't suffer from this just thought id offer advice :) good luck xx

aww thank you.. its been a struggle, mostly scared of leaving the house with the fear of fainting in a shop or taking a panic attack. i just feel at a lost thinking will i cause myself to go into labour. i definietly dont want the meds they can cause withdrawl symtoms for baby and preterm birth. hopefully things get better. thank you again xx

Hi, my husband suffers panic attacks, he had medication and has been on tablets for 10 years, it doesn't really effect his life though. His father was clinically diagnosed with depression and his brother so he worries it could happen to him. But I've been married to him for 10yrs and never seen it.
Anyways was a tough situation for you. I probably wouldn't be taking those type of meds either while pregnant unless you were a danger to yourself or baby. I would keep taking one day at a time and seek counselling as often as you need it and risk the pre-term labour. Your almost 30weeks so baby should be fine in this day and age if born early. I think the strong medications would cause halm in themselves. Sounds like you are doing your best and really trying to care for what is best for your baby. Remember we are all here for support should u needs us. Take Care x :-)