Struggling with Mental Health During Pregnancy

So I am almost 25 weeks pregnant and having a hard time. Before getting pregnant I was on a handful of meds that kind of helped. (Lithium, seroquel, perphenazine,hydroxyzine, propranolol, Zoloft prazosin,abilify) since I can’t be on my meds pregnant I am only on Zoloft. I feel hopeless, suicidal, and in a constant state of paranoia. I talk to my psychiatrist once a month, my therapist once a week, and my ob who is also my pcp once a month. I think I’m more scared of getting back on my meds after birth. What if my illness got worst and the meds don’t work like they did?

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Colocho

2y ago

ive gone from being prescribed 5 different kinda of prescription , staying medicated for months and choosing to go towards a non - pharmaceutical recovery countless of times without any symptoms worsening. Makes no logical sense really but it can happen, surround yourself with supportive loving and caring people , pick up on an old hobby or get into a new one is my suggestion.

Jonpup

2y ago

It could be a possibility, also cutting those meds cold turkey is the worst thing to do. But, if you need anything, I’m here to talk. I know getting off lithium is very hard.

Colocho

2y ago

could you elaborate more on that ? i have OD on lithium in the past. never new it was addictive or that it was harmful i was just prescribed it

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