Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Pregnancy and meds

BrooklynnMB
BrooklynnMB

Anyone taken their meds during pregnancy? I went off them to get pregnant with doctor's advisement. I had a manic episode while we were trying to get pregnant so I decided we'd stop trying and I'd go back on my meds.  Then, oops I got pregnant.  So I'm off my meds again and very depressed. 

pemabudha
pemabudha
I am pregnant and my Dr said no meds. It has been a rough road but you gotta do what you got to do. Depression is major problem for me also. Namaste Pema
mlr0853
mlr0853
Ya, I got taken off mine ... antidepressant
Maui1992
Maui1992
Sorry to hear. You could ask the doctor about light therapy as an antidepressant, but it could put you into hypomania or mania depending if you have BP 1 or BP 2…… I don't know of any natural mood stabilizers. Exercise can also help depression. Best wishes. Love your avatar photo – cute dog!
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I took my meds during my 2nd pregnancy. But it depends on what meds you're on and it depends on how willing your OB/GYN is to work with your Pdoc, because they have to work pretty close together. Not all meds are safe to take during pregnancy but some are.
Onlyasadmom
Onlyasadmom
With my 1st I panicked and quit everything cold turkey. I suffered extreme postpartum depression. I had no support I fully intended to end my life, but was also convinced my baby needed to be breastfed for 6 months. By that time i was well enough to get help.

With my 2nd I took meds monitored by my doctor and did not have postpartum depression problems.

Both my kids are fine.

Whether or not you take meds, keep a watch on yourself after. Make sure you have support to keep an eye out. Work with your doctor. Best of luck.
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