Anxiety affecting TTC

[Mystic94]

Me and my partner have decided to try for another baby later on in the year, but I'm really worried about how I'll manage my anxiety in pregnancy.

I'm currently on escitalopram, pregabalin, propranolol and diazepam (latter 2 PRN). When I was pregnant with my son 4 years ago, I was on mirtazapine but had to come off the pregabalin and diazepam but stayed on 30mg mirtazapine.

This time I'll have to come off everything apart from the escitalopram, maybe have to go off thag as well. I can't stop worrying about how I'll cope if I'm pregnant and have a panic attack but can't have any diazepam. Or if I end up having a breakdown and can't leave the house again like last year, I won't be able to be dosed up on benzos and antipsychotics.

I'm nearly 30 and DP is mid 30s so I feel like it's now or never, I'm so angry that my fucking mental health is affecting it all. I managed with my son but my anxiety was nowhere near as bad as it is now, and I didnr have half the stress I have now.

Has anyone been the same and got any positive experiences? I feel like I'm spiralling with it

Im so sorry you’re going through this!
anxiety can stop people from experiencing the best things in life.

Please try hypnotherapy! I can be life changing.

Can you get a second opinion on your meds? You should be able to take some of them or an alternative whilst you are ttc. I came off all my meds and it was a disaster until I spoke to a good psychiatrist who advised what I could stay on or alternative medication to take during pregnancy. It can be done and you will get there. I have 3 kids and have had terrible mental health since number 1. You can do this but you need a better doctor supporting you. Let me reassure you too, you are young fertility wise as is your partner you still have time.