pregnant

calmchange · Post by **calmchange** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:39 am

hey all,
i'm just having a lil trouble at the moment. one of my fears was how i'll cope being pg again now that i have anxiety. i'm currently recovering at the moment so things have gotten better for me..so with tht i was afraid to get pg as i think it could but me back at sqaurre one. i have been reading other ppl post on here..and they all seem to suggest that things do get worse. now i'm pg and really worried..that i'm going to get worst...! is this true...even after you learned all the tool..do you really go back to having panic attacks and having the works all over again..! so worried..! please help!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:16 am

Some women do get more anxious while pregnant. Hormones can set it off, or just the normal anxieties about having a baby. Its normal to be anxious when you are expecting. Its a big change. But now you know why you are feeling anxious and how to deal with the feelings. Try to focus on all the positive things you have to experienc when the baby comes. We tend to dwell on the negative but we can redirect our thoughts to more calming positive ones. I think in time you will begin to relax again. Is this your first child?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:41 am

I worried the same thing. I am not almost 8 months pregnant and i am a agerphobic, so going to get blood work done etc. is very hard for me, but they are putting me on prozac so there are meds to help.Just knowing that should be comforting.

tiffanytee · Post by **tiffanytee** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:56 am

Even though you may have anxiety at times, if you have done the program, you should be able to comfort and remind yourself that you know what this is, and that you've overcome it before. I know that has been a comfort to me since the first time I overcome this problem. I have setbacks at times but it's never like the first time.

Faith_TX · Post by **Faith_TX** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:10 am

Hi Dawfai, I was under the impression that being on medication was not allowed while you are pregnant. Is this totally wrong or is it somewhat right? I mean, if you are 8 months pregnant and taking the medication, then there must be no harm that can be done to the developing baby, correct?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:09 am

Hi there, I'm 3 months pregnant!

I am a little more high strung and tend to let stuff get to me but at the end of the day I do not forget the foundation of the program. Don't worry about others, enjoy YOUR experience and being pregnant. Let things flow and live in the moment

I'm really excited about having a child and we can't wait. There is a lot to do and it can be overwhelming but let it keep you busy instead and don't forget to just breath

By the way a friend of mine is taking lexapro and she's 7 months pregnant. I think you just have to go with the flow. If it becomes unbearable and you are too depressed and anxious then you might need something to take the edge off. Good luck!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:19 am

Prozac has been proven safest and yes there are meds you can take that are safe. Make sure you talk to your doctor

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:32 am

congratulations on your pregnancy! An anecdote that may give you hope: one of my closest friends who also suffers from anxiety and depression felt the best she ever has during her pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about medications

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:57 am

I know that it is different for each individual but I had my son almost 6 months ago so the pregnancy is very fresh on my mind and I had alot less anxiety while I was pregnant! Afterwards is when I had the worst anxiety. I am trying to cope with it still but slowly but surely its working. I have the program and tons of faith in it. You all will do fine! We will get through it all!

Faith_TX · Post by **Faith_TX** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:37 pm

I was the same way. I think because I didn't have PMS because I was pregnant.