I've suffered from panic attacks since I was a teenager and have had various treatments for them. I have taken anti-depressents in the past but never for more than a couple of weeks as I had problems with side effects (phobia of vomiting meant if they said may cause nausea I was then convinced I felt sick once I'd taken them).
Anyway since having ds2 I have been having horrendous panic attacks and been feeling unable to cope. I have tried looking on the bright side and telling myself it will pass, but so far it hasn't and I'm getting worse. I'm only able to leave the house if I have DP and my mum with me.
Anyway I am seeing a CPN and I've been prescribed Imipramine. I am to start taking 25mg and then gradually build up to 100mg.
However these are the things I am worried about. He said it would help me sleep better, but I'm worried I won't be able to get up to deal with the kids in the night. DS2 is still bf and feeds 1-2 times a night plus ds1 tends to wake around 5.30am so I don't get much sleep as it is. Also I'm worried about how they might make me feel tomorrow.
Also despite being told that ds2 will be fine with me taking these I am still worried that he may suffer side effects from me taking them (ds2 is 28 weeks).
I know I have to take them as I need to get better for my kids. I want to be able to take ds1 to playschool and to the park again. Also I've started having panic attacks at home which I've never had before.
I really want to start taking the tablets tonight as I keep putting it off.
Just need some support really.