Anxiety and TTC - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

V_dubgurl · 08-21-2007, 06:10 PM

Hi Guys! Well Hubby and I are ttc this month. My ovulation date is in 3 days. However, I have so much anxiety over this. I have anxiety and anxiety attacks and am afraid that once preggers, it will go into full force. Does anyone know, the effects on the baby if the mother has anxiety during the pregnancy? I am ready to be a mother, but am afraid becuase of my anxiety. I don't want it to stop me from ttc like it already has. I have put it off for the past 2 years. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

Destea · 08-22-2007, 08:35 AM

Well, I don't have the greatest advice, but I can tell you I suffered from severe anxiety disorder for roughly 11 years until I went through some EMDR therapy. I still have anxiety attacks and am afraid of them - but they're very far and few between - and much more mild. I was terrified that I would have an attack during my wedding but it all worked out

Talk to your (or a?) doctor and see if they know if any medications for anti-anxiety are available to take during pregnancy. I know I'll be doing so (though currently I only need to take the meds maybe one day out of a month, so I just need something supplimental not daily..), because I'd hate to put that much stress on my system with a baby in there relying on me being healthy. I'm definitely scared that I'll have a little more anxiety/attacks when I get pregnant just due to the stress of the situation in general - but ultimately, when you're ready typically the body can be overriden by the mind - and if the mind is saying "I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY - I AM HAVING A BABY SO LEAVE ME ALONE!!!" ... well, normally it will end up winning .. if you know what I mean?

JAILYN12 · 08-22-2007, 02:07 PM

I am in the same boat. I am on Prozac right now, but when I get pregnant I am going to switch to Zoloft. My OB said that is the safest drug to be on while pregnant. You need to be on something to help you get by. Being pregnant is stressful enough without making yourself go crazy. If the benefits outweigh the risks then why not.

I need to be sane for mine and my baby's sake.

V_dubgurl · 08-22-2007, 06:34 PM

Thanks guys! Its so hard for me. I really want this, but am scared to death! It feels good being able to talk to people on here about my fears. Thanks for listening!
I am still trying to pin point ovulation, I am not exactly sure when it is, but am getting closer to it. I have really irregular periods. I just really hope when the time comes, I can enjoy it and not have anxiety the whole time. Its scary you know!

purplegirl1 · 08-22-2007, 09:33 PM

I am diagnosed with depression and OCD. I take 150 mg of Luvox daily. My psychiatrist and OBGYN agree to keep me on this during pregnancy. Hubby and I are TTc, went for genetic counseling (totally suggest that). There is alot of evidence that being pregnant and depressed is very harmful to the baby, so the meds are better anyway than being depressed...ya know..