Posted by LyndaK on August 26, 2005, at 2:36:02
In reply to Re: Permanent Anxiety For Willyee, posted by JACJ on August 22, 2005, at 17:57:20
JACJ,
Sorry for the delay in my response. Usually I get notified by email, but I must have forgotten to check the box.
I understand your need to be cautious . . . that's a good thing to be when you're pregnant. Women have gone on this glyconutritional supplement during pregnancy and reported an improved course of pregnancy (less nausea, fatigue, etc.), labor and delivery, and very healthy babies. Of the websites I mentioned, the www.glycoscience.org would be the best to address your concerns.
One more thing . . . I did supportive couseling with a psychologist during the first trimester with my first baby and it really helped a lot. I didn't do it with my second and I didn't do as well. You might want to consider it.
Good luck with everything.
Lynda> > JACJ,
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> > First I wanted to tell you that my experiences with being pregnant were such that the first trimester was always very difficult to get through emotionally -- the first trimester was always the hardest . . . so don't discount the pregnancy itself, although withdrawal may also be an issue.
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> > Second, since you are definitely looking for an alternative to drugs, and one that is safe during pregnancy, I wanted to mention one that I didn't see listed on the "alternatives" board (though I didn't search it thoroughly). It's a nutrituional supplement (not an herb) . . . a glyconutritional supplement. I won't go into detail (too long). I'll just point you to some websites. The first is www.Glycoscience.org There is also a canadian doctor who talks about these supplements and has quite a story of his own to tell -- Dr. Alex Omelchuck -- you can just do a search with his name. A company that sells these is Mannatech -- their website is www.mannatech.com. I don't have a testimonial of my own yet. I've started taking the products and have been on them 3 or 4 weeks now. I can't say what it is or is not doing for my anxiety because I am still taking my medication for that and won't attempt any changes until I've been on the nutritionals for at least 4 to 6 months. What I can say is that they have definitely contributed to good, consistent sleep, more energy during the day, reduced craving of caffein and junk food, and a stronger immune system. If those websites aren't helpful let me know and I'll see what else I can come up with.
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> > Lynda
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> > > Hi Wil
> > > These drugs have ruined my life. I had very mild anxiety and mild depression and b/c I went on one drug that started this mess over 5 years ago. I had a pyshcotic reaction from Wellbutrin and then they started the hard hitting drugs. My anxiety and problems now are so much worse than the pre-drug days. It has been 17 months and worry about protracted w/d. I never want to even be in the same room as psychotropic drugs. I respect those who chose the path of medication but I am extreme in my views about them.
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> > > I am hoping to find other ways to overcome this. Thanks for your input and I wish you the best of luck
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> > > JACJ
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> > Thanks Lynda for that info. I will look into it more and let you know what I find out. I don't really want to go on anything until I am done delivery and breastfeeding. I am so senstive to chemicals that even good ones set me off. I am trying to let me CNS heal even though it may take years to feel completely normal. I wish you luck.
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> JACJ :)
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