The OCD and Anxiety are kicking in. Brilliant - Page 2

aragornlover8 · Sep 29th, 2010, 21:17 PM

I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and have self-diagnosed myself with OCD as well. My OCD had gotten a good deal better before I got pregnant, but lately I have had to check several times to make sure my doors are locked, that the oven is off, that nothing is left plugged in that isn't supposed to be. Only to worry about all of the above listed later on during the day regardless of how much I checked.

I think, though, that the anxiety of being pregnant is really what is magnifying all of these feelings. Also, I imagine the raging hormones aren't helping either.

I know how hard it can be to worry constantly, and I know how hard it is to find someone who understands (my husband definitely doesn't - just tells me "not to worry" which I know is much easier said than done). If you ever feel the need to chat, I'm here. Just try your best to take one day at a time. That's really all anyone can do.

Sevenladybugs · Sep 29th, 2010, 23:22 PM

Yeah the germs in the health field are definitely to be avoided! I do the same thing after I come home from a nursing clinical. (I'm a nursing student) I don't think in that case it's overreacting

HappyGirlz · Oct 3rd, 2010, 14:36 PM

Hello ladies!

Just wanted to ask, did you find the anxiety got better after the first trimester?

And for the moms on Sertraline, did it take a few weeks before you noticed the effects with the anxiety??

Thankyou for your replies

Sep 29th, 2010, 21:17 PM	#11
aragornlover8 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,385	I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and have self-diagnosed myself with OCD as well. My OCD had gotten a good deal better before I got pregnant, but lately I have had to check several times to make sure my doors are locked, that the oven is off, that nothing is left plugged in that isn't supposed to be. Only to worry about all of the above listed later on during the day regardless of how much I checked. I think, though, that the anxiety of being pregnant is really what is magnifying all of these feelings. Also, I imagine the raging hormones aren't helping either. I know how hard it can be to worry constantly, and I know how hard it is to find someone who understands (my husband definitely doesn't - just tells me "not to worry" which I know is much easier said than done). If you ever feel the need to chat, I'm here. Just try your best to take one day at a time. That's really all anyone can do.

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Sep 29th, 2010, 23:22 PM	#12
Sevenladybugs Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,563	Yeah the germs in the health field are definitely to be avoided! I do the same thing after I come home from a nursing clinical. (I'm a nursing student) I don't think in that case it's overreacting

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Oct 3rd, 2010, 14:36 PM	#13
HappyGirlz Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	Hello ladies! Just wanted to ask, did you find the anxiety got better after the first trimester? And for the moms on Sertraline, did it take a few weeks before you noticed the effects with the anxiety?? Thankyou for your replies

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