I am pregnant and have very bad panic attacks i was recently on xanax but i stopped taking it a couple of weeks ago when i found out i was pregnant. anyone have advice on panic and ways to calm down without medication?
2006-09-22 11:21:58 · 7 answers · asked by dlsjbk2125 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I bought books and tried all sorts of breathing techniques while pregnant with my first baby, but still had debilitating panic attacks. I was on Paxil at the time, and my doctor allowed me to stay on a reduced dosage my entire pregnancy, but when the panic attacks got worse toward the end of my pregnancy, she put me on Buspirone, which is an anti-anxiety drug which has not shown to cause birth defects in animals, but not a lot of research has been done with pregnant humans. However, Buspirone is in the FDA pregnancy category B, which means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby.
My doctor had a lot of success with other patients using this drug, and I was so miserable, thought I was dying of heart attack every night, and was so stressed out that I agreed to take it.
My son was born healthy and happy and stress-free and I would definitely take Buspirone again. I know you were asking about non-medication solutions, but it Buspirone may be something you could at least ask your doctor about. I truly believe it saved my sanity!
Good luck and congratulations!
2006-09-22 12:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by clueless: please be kind 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I just laugh about my past 3 years of panic now. I was not able to go anywhere without carrying xanax. Fear of having another attack was the most important subject of my days.When i first found joe barry's web site i started to cry because of my happiness.
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2016-05-17 02:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-24 01:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem, while pregnant. They wouldn't give me any medicine and told me I was on my own.
Theres breathing techniques and things you can try or advoiding what causes the panic attacks. Sorry I dont have a better answer!!
2006-09-22 11:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by *Becka* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. relax your shoulders and become consious of any tensions that you might be feeling in your muscles.
2. tense and relax all large muscle groups with gentle reassurance. tighten your left leg with a deep breath in by holding it then releasing the leg muscle and breath. move onto the other leg. then, move onto the body, 1 muscle at a time.
3. slow down your breathing by breathing though pursed lips like blowing out a candle. place your hands on your stomach to feel the rapidity of your breathing.
4. tell yourself or someone that you might be doing this technique that you are not "going crazy." if you're concerned about not being able to breathe, remember that if you are able to talk then you are able to breath.
2006-09-25 16:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
breathing excercises helped me a lot, when i was feeling anxious. also, you need to talk to yourself, yeah it sounds weird but it helps just tell yourself things like "what am i really scared of?" or "what's really the worst that could happen" it will help you see that most of your fears are irrational.
2006-09-22 11:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by luxxx ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Massages and steam therapy and walking daily
2006-09-22 11:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋