Ptsd And Pregnant

[Crissy_tallant]

Hi,
Ok well I have been diagnosed with PTSD since I was 16 and now I am almost 21. I am pregnant with my second child and having some really bad symptoms that are affecting my relationship drastically. I feel alone all day, I have horrible dreams, and horrible mood swings. I freak out constantly. I am have very horrible thought some times to the point of I cry for no reason. When I was younger I had these symptoms but they quit. Since I have been pregnant they have come back and have hit hard. I do not take medication because it makes me a zombie and I do nothing but sleep and stare off and pretty much day dream all day. This is uncontrollable. I need to know how some of you have coped with the problems of this to make your self, children and relationship better. I am having a hard time and I fear that this is affecting my relationship to a point of ending it. Do you hvae any stories of when you were pregnant and how you coped?
Thanks
Christine

 

[Phenioxrising]

I think your pregnancy is effecting your PTSD. Estrogen makes the dissorder worse.
I would seek a therapist experienced in trauma, and for them to perscribe meds for you.
Remeron is a common Med. and it can be used till the 3rd. tri.

 

[Crissy_tallant]

I appreciate the repost! I am actually looking for a new therapist.
THanks

 

[safenow]

I don't have any advice for you, but just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and I hear you. Safe, gentle hugs if you allow them, and good luck to you.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I wish you the best in this situation. For my first pregnancy I had a very rough time. i was not on medications.

Take really good care of you. The better you take care of yourself the better you will feel.

Try to focus on the baby. And try to enjoy your pregnancy. It is a special time in life and your feelings get transferred to your baby. I hope this helps.