I'm depressive and I have bi-polar tendencies but now that I've gotten pregnant I really see the bi-polar coming out. And it's bad! I sometimes can't even be at my desk and not cry, and i'm a receptionist so I'm the first thing people see when they walk in. The littlest things are getting to me too, it's crazy and I've been crying at least everyday since I've gotten pregnant and I'm 5 months! I'm worried about the baby and I don't want to take any meds for it caus ethey said the baby could get withdrawls after birth. Anyone have any good calming techniques other then breathing, cause I've tried that and it does not work for me. Please help!
2007-03-27 07:39:25 · 8 answers · asked by puzlgrl21 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Darkness therapy and regular exercise have shown to help bi-polar patients a great deal without drugs. Regular exercise also helps reduce depression, and it's even suppose to help ease delivery.
You can get regular exercise while pregnant (use a workout video designed for pregnancy or do something low-impact like walking). It's best to do in the morning, but as long as it's not right before bed, it should help.
The idea behind darkness therapy is that regulating the sleep-wake cycles will help control bi-polar symptoms. It involves making sure you have eight hours of silence and darkness at night. The results are really positive, but it can be hard to get darkness & quiet outside a clinical situation. A few changes you can make are no TV or computer for a few hours before bed and expose yourself to bright (natural if possible) light as soon after waking up as you can stand it. Those will help regulate your circadian rhythms.
2007-04-04 05:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by chrissy_lyn_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry your going through this hard time. Pregnancy hormones are making it harder for you as well. The first 3 months of my pregnancy I was a raging b,,,,,,. I could barely drive at all. Now I am feeling great, I am more centered and more balanced than ever. I am doing yoga, stretching, and some working out,but not too strenuous. Read the Bible, take a hot bath with lavender oil or Epsom salts. Take a walk in nature, look at the Ocean.. Drive to a lake and appreciate what God has given us. Don't worry hon, it will be OK, so many things are happening to your body at once. Your admirable not to take your medication and your love for you baby will be rewarded by God.
2007-04-03 14:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Denise K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are going thru (hugz). Im 7mos pregnant and aside from being bi-polar ive also been on bedrest since 24 wks. (which doesnt help at all with depression!). Im not sure if you are looking for advice with anxiety when you ask for calming techniques or just stress in general. If you are suffering from anxiety attacks a trick that has worked for me and other ppl i know is to wear a rubber band and snap it until it goes away (not to the point of self harm). Also spending time outdoors on sunny days helps me (when im not on bedrest) you need the sun to metabolize the vitamin D you get which boosts your serotonin. Also bring it up with your OB or midwife, although you are hesitant to take meds most drs feel that the majority of antidepressants are less harmful than dealing with the depression on its own. They can also refer to a counselor or someone that can help you find solutions for your stress and depression. Good luck sweetie.
2007-04-02 01:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, congrats! You are experiencing a beautiful time in your life being pregnant! You should enjoy every moment of it!
Now, when something comes about that is going to upset you or stress you out, take a moment and think about the situation. If you were writing a book about your life, would this situation be in it? If so, how much of the book would it take up? a sentence? a paragraph? a page? a chapter? This can help you determine how important this situation is and if it is worth you expending your energy being stressed or upset over it.
2007-03-27 07:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by juls52 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel for u, im in the same boat as u...im not bipolar but very depressed and i cry all the time, im 6 mths pergnant and it was so bad that yesterday was my last day of work. There is nothing u can take because u are pregnant but, talk to someone that is what im going to do.
2007-04-04 06:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by spacelee666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your ob/gyn about this. There might be meds available that will be okay to take while pregnant. But I can tell you also that the bulk of the feelings that you are having are caused by higher rates of hormones while you are pregnant.
All pregnant women go through that.
Hang in there!
2007-03-27 07:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, ok if i were you i'd talk to your boss, and tell them about it. then i'd go to the doctor, say you don't want drugs, maybe just someone to talk to? :-) it will be ok :-) xxx
2007-03-27 07:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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They have a lot of info that can help you.
2007-04-01 03:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋