I’m 32 weeks w/ baby #1. I have GAD (general anxiety disorder) and was on meds for it 2 yrs ago then tried a couple different kinds late last year (unsuccessfully, so I stopped- didn’t like them/didn’t help like the pills I had a couple yrs ago). So I’m pregnant now and my anxiety seems to have worsened and I don’t want to take meds while still carrying… Yes, anxiety comes w/ pregnancy but it’s worse with GAD and really bothering me. I’m wondering about tips to manage my anxiety (no attacks, just small episodes that are coming more frequently) and ways to cope or settle down. Any input from experience?

When usually does mood swings become a symptom?
and how early do you start feeling tired?

I’m looking for some colors that are representive of denial, anger, and depression! Getting a tattoo for the anniversary of my unborn childs death… thanks

Of course you need to eat more when you’re pregnant, but how much more? And what’s best for your baby?

I’m 21 and I have been out of work and school and barely able to drive for the last 8 months for my panic disorder/ severe depression…I went to the hospital last night because
i felt really sick and found out I was 5 weeks 4 days pregnant..I had no idea because I was still having my menstrual..I’ve been on ativan for the last 8 months b/c I havent found a med for my panic/depress. and its keeping me somewhat stable until I found a med so I could get my life back..I’m so scared and idk what to do everyone saying I should get an abortion so I can get myself better but I really dont believe in that but I dont know what to do..I wouldnt be able to support the baby right now b/c im unable to work due to my severe panic and stuff..
i smoke and i’ve been taking ativan this whole time and didnt know I was pregnant and im worried its harmed the baby and I’ve been on it for 8 months and I know coming off of it causes seizures..any advice would be greatly appreciated..thx

I’m almost 11 weeks pregnant…I have no one to help me through my problems right now…I think I might need medicine to help treat this problem because I have cried everyday for the past 1 1/2 months. Can someone please tell me what to do…I can go see the ob doctor yet because Im still waiting to be approved for medicaid and my first apt isn’t until the end of the month…I think i might need some medication to help treat this do i go to a regular doctor for this?
I believe the depression is coming about because everyone is wanting me to get an abortion but I’m wanting to keep the baby and I really have no support. I’m 24 about to graduate from college but I might be doing it alone.

Currently take 25 mg of Seroquel every night, not a whole lot, but enough to work…unfortunately, also enough to cause birth defects.

Did anyone’s mood change during their pregnancy like were you more emotional or had mood swings?

My husband says I am more loving because I want him more and he says I have mood swings and am more emotional.

I miscarried four years ago and I still feel guilty and depressed about it every day. I’m begining to think it’s time to get help. I have two other children to think abotu and I still think abotu the one I lost. It has gotten to the point where I get aggitated easily, I have trouble sleeping, and I feel that because I lost a child, I don’t deserve the two children I do have. Another thing, after I had my youngest I had severe Post Partum Depression. I stopped taking my meds cold turkey when she was abotu 9 months old. She’ll be two next month. I’m wondering if I could still be suffering from PPD or if it’s deeper than that. I know I need to get back to the doctor and I will as soon as possible. I just wanted to get some opinions first.

Is it related to Post-Partum Depression?