Induction due to anxiety/depression (UK)

holidaysan · Nov 17th, 2012, 08:25 AM

I'm reluctant to start taking meds so far in pregnancy. I've talked to my midwife and she suggested talking to my consultant about induction. She said even if he doesn't induce me early he probably won't let me go over my due date. I had anxiety last time but nowhere near as bad. It's hit me both times during the last month. I can't sleep, eat or think straight half if the time. I've been having panic attacks and feeling sick/diarrhea for days now. I just feel like sh*t. Anyone been in the same situation and been induced?

Xx

whatwillbe · Nov 17th, 2012, 08:52 AM

I havnt been induced because of anxiety or depression, but I was on tablets for it until I found out I was expecting , then my doc stopped them, I know how it feels , it's a horrible feeling , I hope they induce you at least by your due date x

princessatmey · Nov 17th, 2012, 09:21 AM

i ad depression late in prev preg was put on meds at 30+wks ay turned out fine hes now 10monthes i was also on till i fell preg this time then off then back on again this preg am 30wks now am on 20mg fluoxetine which alot woman are on in preg am also seeing phycologist,and a cpn. i didnt no tht u coul b induced soley for it but i supose if ur term (37wks were i am) it should be safe. i no id want go early thistime due to aches an pains my son(first preg) was 2days bfore due date t i developed pre eclamcia in laour.
all u can do is ask and est ofluck chick its no nice when ur not feeling right i no ppl will complain an say were d but its our bodies as well as an oven for bubba. i love my bubba but we need consider our own health an welfare my doc told me at start theres notjust unorn ay consider but me(mother) and also my other child.

all best take care
chez 30wks

happythought · Nov 17th, 2012, 11:39 AM

I was induced due to aniexty. I went off my meds completely with my son and I was miserable the whole time. I was induced at 39 weeks. It ended up being very traumatic for me and him, since he was NOT ready to come. I tore horribly and he had a traumatic birth and had to stay a week in NICU. Needless to say he is perfect and doing great. I have stayed on my medicine this entire pregnancy and it makes such a huge difference. Baby is doing very well, and this time I'm waiting until he's ready.

Chezzz · Nov 17th, 2012, 12:08 PM

hey hun, i havent had any experience with this. but from another post the other day.. im pretty sure MrsEngland is being induced on her due date for depression so im sure it does happen. If she sees this im sure she'll be able to help

holidaysan · Nov 17th, 2012, 16:00 PM

I really hope he does let me get and induction. I don't think I'll manage much longer. It can't be good for the baby. I'm waking up in the night to be sick I'm worrying that much. I'm just a miserable mess. My mum is so supportive and helps me loads. I'm gonna bring her along to the appointment.

Happythought, were you induced because your anxiety was so severe or was it planned when u came off your meds? I haven't been on meds since before I was pregnant. My anxiety had gone.

Xx

holidaysan · Nov 17th, 2012, 18:16 PM

Anyone else? Xx

Chezzz · Nov 17th, 2012, 19:45 PM

I hope they do too I went on meds when I fell preg. Came off them now though and luckily I'm doing okay. Doctor made a referal to see someone but it never came through! I have awful days still some times no matter how much I love my bubba. My poor OH has to put up with so much!

I really hope they induce you, for your sake Hun. I know it's not nice at all. I can't help loads but I know it's nice to know someone atleast understands how your feeling xxx

RedPhoenix · Nov 17th, 2012, 22:29 PM

I have clinical depression and anxiety but haven't had the induction talk yet as I'm not near my DD. I can't ever have meds for it as I had a stroke at 23 and so just have to cope without them, which is horrific! Especially now as I'm getting closer to the end. To top it off I suffer for the first 3 months of my pregnancy due to come off my stroke meds and it feels like I'm losing my mind so I do sympathise with you, feels awful to not be controlling your brain. I pass most days in some kind of zombified haze.

holidaysan · Nov 18th, 2012, 04:40 AM

Thanks everyone. Chezzz, isn't it awful

I'm so disappointed. I was so sure I'd get through this pregnancy and be fine. Have felt 100% the whole time except now. If I took meds they'd take at least 2 weeks to work so there wouldn't be any point anyway. I'd rather just avoid them as I know it will go away once LO is here. Plus if I took them I'd only be worrying more. Can't win.

Xx

Nov 17th, 2012, 08:25 AM	#1
holidaysan Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3,971	Induction due to anxiety/depression (UK) I'm reluctant to start taking meds so far in pregnancy. I've talked to my midwife and she suggested talking to my consultant about induction. She said even if he doesn't induce me early he probably won't let me go over my due date. I had anxiety last time but nowhere near as bad. It's hit me both times during the last month. I can't sleep, eat or think straight half if the time. I've been having panic attacks and feeling sick/diarrhea for days now. I just feel like sh*t. Anyone been in the same situation and been induced? Xx

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Nov 17th, 2012, 08:52 AM	#2
whatwillbe Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,560	I havnt been induced because of anxiety or depression, but I was on tablets for it until I found out I was expecting , then my doc stopped them, I know how it feels , it's a horrible feeling , I hope they induce you at least by your due date x

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Nov 17th, 2012, 09:21 AM	#3
princessatmey Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 244	i ad depression late in prev preg was put on meds at 30+wks ay turned out fine hes now 10monthes i was also on till i fell preg this time then off then back on again this preg am 30wks now am on 20mg fluoxetine which alot woman are on in preg am also seeing phycologist,and a cpn. i didnt no tht u coul b induced soley for it but i supose if ur term (37wks were i am) it should be safe. i no id want go early thistime due to aches an pains my son(first preg) was 2days bfore due date t i developed pre eclamcia in laour. all u can do is ask and est ofluck chick its no nice when ur not feeling right i no ppl will complain an say were d but its our bodies as well as an oven for bubba. i love my bubba but we need consider our own health an welfare my doc told me at start theres notjust unorn ay consider but me(mother) and also my other child. all best take care chez 30wks

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Nov 17th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#4
happythought Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 654	I was induced due to aniexty. I went off my meds completely with my son and I was miserable the whole time. I was induced at 39 weeks. It ended up being very traumatic for me and him, since he was NOT ready to come. I tore horribly and he had a traumatic birth and had to stay a week in NICU. Needless to say he is perfect and doing great. I have stayed on my medicine this entire pregnancy and it makes such a huge difference. Baby is doing very well, and this time I'm waiting until he's ready.

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Nov 17th, 2012, 12:08 PM	#5
Chezzz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,580	hey hun, i havent had any experience with this. but from another post the other day.. im pretty sure MrsEngland is being induced on her due date for depression so im sure it does happen. If she sees this im sure she'll be able to help

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Nov 17th, 2012, 16:00 PM	#6
holidaysan Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3,971	I really hope he does let me get and induction. I don't think I'll manage much longer. It can't be good for the baby. I'm waking up in the night to be sick I'm worrying that much. I'm just a miserable mess. My mum is so supportive and helps me loads. I'm gonna bring her along to the appointment. Happythought, were you induced because your anxiety was so severe or was it planned when u came off your meds? I haven't been on meds since before I was pregnant. My anxiety had gone. Xx

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Nov 17th, 2012, 18:16 PM	#7
holidaysan Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3,971	Anyone else? Xx

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Nov 17th, 2012, 19:45 PM	#8
Chezzz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,580	I hope they do too I went on meds when I fell preg. Came off them now though and luckily I'm doing okay. Doctor made a referal to see someone but it never came through! I have awful days still some times no matter how much I love my bubba. My poor OH has to put up with so much! I really hope they induce you, for your sake Hun. I know it's not nice at all. I can't help loads but I know it's nice to know someone atleast understands how your feeling xxx

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Nov 17th, 2012, 22:29 PM	#9
RedPhoenix Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	I have clinical depression and anxiety but haven't had the induction talk yet as I'm not near my DD. I can't ever have meds for it as I had a stroke at 23 and so just have to cope without them, which is horrific! Especially now as I'm getting closer to the end. To top it off I suffer for the first 3 months of my pregnancy due to come off my stroke meds and it feels like I'm losing my mind so I do sympathise with you, feels awful to not be controlling your brain. I pass most days in some kind of zombified haze.

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Nov 18th, 2012, 04:40 AM	#10
holidaysan Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3,971	Thanks everyone. Chezzz, isn't it awful I'm so disappointed. I was so sure I'd get through this pregnancy and be fine. Have felt 100% the whole time except now. If I took meds they'd take at least 2 weeks to work so there wouldn't be any point anyway. I'd rather just avoid them as I know it will go away once LO is here. Plus if I took them I'd only be worrying more. Can't win. Xx

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