I Had to Stay Medicated During My Pregnancy

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Hey there, friend! So, let’s chat about my pregnancy journey. When I decided I wanted to start a family, I thought the first step was to stop taking my medications. I figured that was the responsible thing to do. Spoiler alert: it was a total mess.

Throughout my pregnancy, I wrestled with panic attacks, intense anxiety, and obsessive thinking. I’m not talking about your everyday worries. I mean the kind where I’d wake up at the crack of dawn, my mind racing, and I couldn’t get back to sleep. Some days, just getting out of bed felt like a monumental task. I was trapped in my head, unable to quiet those relentless thoughts. It was a serious struggle.

I searched high and low for anything that could ease my symptoms without putting my baby at risk. I felt like such a failure, like something was fundamentally wrong with me. It was tough. Eventually, I decided to go back on meds around the beginning of my second trimester. I started with a super low dose, but it barely touched the anxiety. I was terrified to up the dosage, but I eventually did—again and again. By the end of my pregnancy, I finally felt a little calmer and more like myself.

If I had the choice, I would prefer a life free from anxiety and depression. I wish I didn’t have to think about medications or feel torn between my mental health and my baby’s well-being. But that’s not the reality I live in. I’ve learned that there’s no single right way to navigate pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. Each journey has its own risks and benefits, and only I can determine what’s best for me and my family.

So I’m here to support you, no matter what choices you make. Whether you opt for an epidural, a cesarean, or stick to your birth plan—or even if you change it at the last minute—I’m on your side. Your parenting choices, from diapering to feeding, are all yours to make, and I respect that.

After all, I can’t know everything that has shaped your experiences and led you to your decisions. So I trust you completely—even if that means needing medication during pregnancy. Just remember to talk to your healthcare providers about your choices, just like I did.

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In summary, my journey through pregnancy has taught me the importance of making informed choices for both my mental health and my baby’s well-being. Support and understanding are crucial, and I’m here for you, no matter the path you choose.