Difficult situation, looking for some support and friendship

[OctoberMom79]

Hi, I just joined CafeMom today in hopes of finding some distraction to help me deal with my current situation. I'll try to make the explanation as brief as possible.

I am 32 and the mother of one 5 year old boy. I have been experiencing anxiety attacks for about a year and a half now. I've always said I'd like to go to the doctor and get put on some medication but I have not had the money to do so and the attacks were not debilitating, just a little nausea and light headedness - mostly just an emotional overload that I always just put up with.

I have the means to go to the doctor now but I have just found out two days ago that I am pregnant and I am not sure what if any medications are safe to take. The last 6 years have been really hard on me and I've had several huge life changes just in the past 4 months - I'd be happy to private message my situation details but I am uncomfortable putting it out on the internet just yet - and now I find out that I'm pregnant. Everything seems very overwhelming at the moment.

I haven't even gone to the doctor yet (going tomorrow, I'm guessing I am about 4 or 5 weeks along) so I know that it is too early to be freaking out but I still am. I have a feeling that my anxiety is going to get worse and cause me to be a lot less happy during this pregnancy than I should be.

I don't really have any questions or anything, I know to speak with my doctor about medications, etc. I just really wanted to introduce myself and hopefully find some others to talk to who understand what I am going through. Thanks for reading :D

[Melissa823]

Hang in there mama. You can safely take magnesium when pregnant and it's relaxing. Hope things start to calm down. Keep us posted.

[Solomon6]

Hey hon, my doctor had to put me on Celexa in December. I am 32 weeks along. Had my first anxiety attack last July. Lost a baby, my mom had 3 surgeries and cancer, daughter left home 2 weeks after I lost my baby and the events to follow are too personal to post here. It got worse and I almost had a breakdown. Doc says celexa is safe. I've had no problems at all. Good luck sweetheart♥and congratulations!!

[Lisa6697]

I completely understand.  My panic attacks didn't start until after my 2nd child.  The doctor will be able to help you tomorrow.  There is medication out there now that is safe to take while pregnant.  I am sure that you will feel great relief tomorrow and get the help you need.  God is with you.  You are safe.  Let us know how the appointment goes tomorrow. We are here!! 

[JulieH12]

I took celexa during both of my pregnancies and had no issues with it. Definitely talk to your doctor though. Good luck with everything and feel free to message me if you want to chat.

[OctoberMom79]

Thanks for all the replies guys, you really made me feel better. I went to a simple clinic today just to get proof of pregnancy so that I can get some insurance. Once I get the insurance worked out I will be going to an obgyn and then I'll discuss medications with him/her. I told all my family today and everyone was so happy for me. So today was mostly anxiety free! Yay! Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

[JulieH12]

Glad you're feeling a little better! We're here if you need us! :)