Generalised anxiety and pregnant?!


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Generalised anxiety and pregnant?

I have suffered with GAD for the last 8 years, i have tried various SSRi's which have not helped and for the last year i have been prescribed Diazepam and Propranolol, which has helped me tremendously, i have not had to up my dosage of Diazepam, so i really do not think that i have become addicted to it. My anxiety is so bad that before i took the Diazepam and Propranolol I was agraphobic, which was extermely crippling both emotionally and financially. I can not claim benefits because my husband is working and earning £16,000pa. I have now become pregnant (not planned) and of course have stopped taking medication. I have an appointment with my gp next week to discuss what we can do to help my anxiety as he is worried that my anxiety might get worse. If anyone has been in this situation i would appreciate some advice and maybe let me know how you coped.

Thanks


Answers:

Although I have not been in this situation, I have worked with many who are. Firstly, The big problem is that really no anxiety medication is safe during pregnancy, no matter what you hear. You should have been in counselling to try and find the route of your problem. I would suggest trying yoga, meditation, or some type of behaviour conditioning with counselling. There are many different approaches you can take. Also, even homoeopathic medications can have effects on an unborn child.




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