Newbie In Wi Considering Pregnancy With Bp Posted: 01-18-06 01:50am
Hi, my name is jessica and i'm 25 y/o. I
was diagnosed w/ bipolar this past october
about 3 days after returning from my
honeymoon. My husband and I had
previously discussed trying to get
pregnant after a year. Then I found out
about my bp and went on lamictal. I am
seriously concerned about getting pregnant
on medication. I don't like the risks of
defects to an unborn child.
I have thought about going off meds during
pregnancy, but I don't know what that
would do, I know it's a risk too. But
i've also heard that there is a
possibility that being pregnant with bp
can also even you out so to speak.
I am not sure what to do.... And any
advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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tracy78reed
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Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Missouri
Posted: 01-18-06 14:38pm
Rose,
i have also just been diagnosed as being
bipolar 1 and was prescribed lamictal. (
I have been on it now for about a week,
but have been on and off many
antidepressants). My pysch. Told me
that there is no harm in getting pregnant
while on lamictal. He said that there
actually have been studies that have shown
decrease in birth defects in women who
take this while being pregnant. I think
not taking any meds would be worse. Try
not to stop taking them. I have a son
that is going on 2. I was taking zoloft
while I was pregnant, instead of pregnancy
easying my symptoms they made the worse.
I hope this helps if you have any
questions or concerns feel free to type
me. I am new to this and still trying to
figure things out.
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weez511
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Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 1
Posted: 02-08-06 09:26am
I have a neice or who 18 and just
miscarriaged. She was diag. With bp
several years ago but is off meds im
worried the miscarriage will cause
depression, other than meds - any advice
on helping her deal?
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tracy78reed
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Missouri
Miscarriage Posted: 02-09-06 13:32pm
Weez,
sorry to hear about your nieces
miscarriage. I had a friend who had a
miscarriage a couple of months ago,
depression hit her really hard. If she
is bp anyway on not on any medications
there is a good chance she is going to be
or already is depressed. Try to listen
to her concerns and feelings. She really
should talk to someone wether it is
family, friend, maybe a pysch. I see one
and it seems to help. Sometimes my family
and friends don't quite understand what is
going on and their way of helping seems to
make things worse. All medications need
to be taken, it took me awhile to learn
that. If there is anymore I can do or
say, please feel free to ask.
Tracy
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uhoh123
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Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 27
Something Else On Bipolar And Child-rearing. Help! Posted: 04-21-06 20:47pm
This isn't about the discussion at hand,
nor do I expect anyone with bipolar to be
the same. But please read. Please help!!
Thank-you.
There's some one I know who has bipolar
and physically abuses her child. The
family doesn't do anything about her --
they know, but are in denial. They don't
do anything about the child. This girl is
so crazy, she gets the police involved in
everything so ppl around her, if they
aren't related, find themselves getting
arrested when she's the cause of
everything. I don't want to see the child
suffer -- this person is incapable of
taking care of herself, let alone any
living thing around her -- she's vicious.
Do I just go on life with blinders over my
eyes? Please help!
