Hello everyone,
Sorry if I've missed one but I couldn't find an antenatal 'club' thread for those with a Mental Illness who are pregnant and I thought it would be nice to start one for moral support, questions, hugs and a good old cup of (probably decaf, I'm afraid) tea.
Feel free to introduce yourselves.
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I suffer with Schizoaffective Disorder (Bipolar type - they think more co-existing Schizophrenia and Bipolar than strongly one or the other) and I still struggle with Anorexia Nervosa and OCD behaviours (think 'magical thinking' behaviours rather than cleanliness as such).
Currently 5+4 and estimated dd 19th March 2014. I have miscarried twice in the past but if this goes well then little one will be my first child. I'm excited but very nervous. DH and I got married last August and own two mad Ragdoll cats.
I have my first appointment with my CMHT Psyc tomorrow. I've already stopped Lamotrigine as advised (was on 400mg) but I'm still taking 800mg Quetiapine and 35mg Aripiprazole a day. Not sure if they'll lower dosages much as I can go very psychotic for long periods and risk to baby would be very high. I used to take Lithium and Risperidone, but came off them before my wedding mainly for safe conception.
and to anyone who wants to chat.
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Pregnant and Coping with Mental Illness? Don't be afraid. :-) Come here for a cuppa.
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smokeandglitter · 21/07/2014 19:10
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