Pregnancy and Depression/Mental Illness

I suffered terribly with panic disorder with agoraphobia (with depression on the side) for about a year. I started feeling much better after therapy and medication in December. I was completely off all meds in August and I had finished therapy in May.

My husband and I just moved last month (we conceived the first night in the new apartment...I think) because I got a new job. This alone is stressful. I took a test this evening BFP! I was so excited and I knew just how I wanted to tell DH. I got in the car and drove to Babies R Us (5 minutes away) I started getting anxious at a traffic light, which used to be where I felt most trapped. In the store I felt as though I was going to have a panic attack-for the first time since December. I managed to calm down by talking to a sales person, but now what should just be excitment is filled with nervousness. I'm sure this is all normal...and who wouldn't want to pass out and have a racing heart after taking a test!?!?!

I am trying to be optimistic that my CBT will win out...but I would love to hear what everybody else does to cope.

also....weeeeeeee.......I'm pregnant.

Congrats on your pregnancy!!!!

I think many women have anxiety about being pregnant. It's a new experience the first time around and can lead to issues. BUT if you have a history of anxiety dx then you may want to call your therapist just to check in. I'm not saying go back on meds but you may want to just check in and line up support just in case. (always better to be prepared than not)

((hugs)) congrats again and please keep us updated on how things are going!

Warmest,
Lauren