Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Support Group

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is any sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant aged one month to one year. SIDS is responsible for roughly 50 deaths per 100,000 births in the US.

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Well I am still toying with the idea of going back on some medication. I feel fine and am not depressed but still get some pretty horrible thoughts about death in my head. I have told my psychiatrist this and she suggested I go back on meds. I keep fighting it because I have more good days than bad, but sometimes I just want to give in and have a healthy head again. Her idea of being on meds will be for a year or so with regular monthly visits to her, but I am scared of becoming dependant on them and what happens if the thoughts return after? She says there are non habit forming meds out there and some that are safe in pregnancy and all that fun stuff. I took so much medicaiton when I was pregnant with Kaili that I am scared ot be on meds again. I know it did not have anything to do with the reason Kaili passed away, but there again comes my mind!
I am just wondering if any of you are on medication and if any of you are pregnant and on medication and if it really is working. Maybe what kind of medication you are on as well.

I know not everyone will feel confortable answering the question and I totally understand and appreciate if there are no responses.

Thanks,

Ginger
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Something someone once said to me about meds; if you needed glasses you would get them, so if you need the meds why wouldn't you take them? For myself, I already played the meds game no meds game years ago. When I was about 25 years old I finally accepted that I do have an illness and that I am a stronger person to accept that I need the medications and take them. Since my acceptance I am a better wife and mother. You should't be ashamed and remeber (if you have a mental illness, I don't mean to assume) you define who you are not your illness.
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Is anxiety a mental illness? Or PTSD?
I went to go get the help and go back on the meds but my shrink tore a strip outta me. Read my journal for full story.
I most likely will go on meds but want a 2nd opinion 1st!
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Ging-

I went recently to the doctor as well. A year after Kairi's passing and I am still having trouble.

I've been taking lexapro for depression, and Ativan (Lorazapam) for anxiety attacks when I just need a boost. And to help me sleep at night.

Honestly, I think it's working. I guess you just have to try different things to see what works for you.
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Anxiety is not necessarily a mental illness however one of my diagnoses is generalized anxiey disorder and my meds help control this greatly. PTSD on the other hand is the result of some sort of tragic event that occured in you life at some time. Meds can also help with that but usually therapy is the best way to go when dealing with PTSD with a combination of meds. If therapy hasen't worked then maybe the meds are the best way to go. Personally I take ativan (lorazepam) for panic attacks and sleep as need, Lamitical twice daily for mood along with Zoloft. I guess you just have to decide but especially since Deven died I know I need my meds more then ever. Although our meds can't fix the hurt they do help me from blowing something up lol
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I put the call in to my psychiatrist today for meds... of course who knows when i will see her and don't want to see her after she freaked out on me. In all honesty she likes to give high doses so I will check with my GP before I even take the meds (trusting I know). I just want to have them on hand because I really may need them. I start seeing a counsellor next week and he is supposed to be 'the man' so we will see! I cross my fingers. I may need a combination of both for the time being! I still take my Clonazepam at night so that is alright when it helps me sleep a bit!
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Oh and the PTSD was diagnosed to me in the ER when I landed up there, and they say it was from losing Kaili.
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I take an antidepressant and have for a long time. I believe it helps me, but of course everyone is different. Various "mental illnesses" are in the DSM (diagnostic tool used by the mental health field to aid in diagnosing). Anything and everything is listed in the DSM- there is a name for everything, just because it's in the DSM and a certain condition has a name to it don't let it scare you. They slap a name to everything. PTSD happens after experiencing a traumatic event, it is a common and normal reaction to trauma. I suppose we all have it to various degrees. As you probably know these medications won't numb you and that is not their intent. You still feel all emotions and you will still go through the grieving process even on medication. I have a good explanation of how antidepressants work if anyone is interested. It was explained to me by my doctor because I was so against taking them. Also psychology was one of my majors in college by no means am I an expert, but I do know a little. I hope I answered your questions somewhere in my rambling.
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