I wish I could help you, hun, but I can only relate in that I had a guy friend who was bipolar, & occasionally, he took himself off his meds when he'd become convinced he was better. He'd be okay for a few days & then spiral out of control quickly. This pattern led him to losing jobs, being involuntarily committed, & having Crisis called on him several times. I hope your case isn't as severe, but keep in close touch with your mental health provider as you go through what's sure to be a rollercoaster of ups & downs. Best wishes!
I had a client that was bipolar and she was only off her meds in the first trimester and her dr put her back on for the remainder of the preg. The child came out very healthy. Dr felt it was safer for her & baby that mom got treatment. I guess it just depends on the specific circumstance. I hope that u & baby are doing well.
Well I'm 25 weeks and I took myself off my meds as soon as found out that I was pregnant I have done really good but this pregnancy has made me so jealous and the bipolar has my mind running out of control. It's getting unbarible some days all I do is yell and cry. Not a good example for my 4 year old son to see. I dnt know what to do.
My doctor said it was better for me to stay on my meds. I would talk to a psychiatrist who works with pregnant women. I saw a specialist who helped me find meds that posed the least risk to my baby. There are risks to your baby if you are untreated. Please do not be afraid to take meds if you need them.
NaliiBBy - Bipolar disorder is caused by a chemical imblance in the brain and it is absolutely nothing like "emotional pregnancy symptoms". You cannot just "snap outta it". Please take the time to learn about mental illness before responding to other posts.
I am bipolar (trauma induced) and was treated with EMDR (deep trauma therapy) and have been off any meds for 6 months and I'm actually feeling better and more balanced since I've become prego, my husband has even noticed that I'm cobsiderably "less psycho" now than before! Lol i hope it lasts!
@BellaReust that's how I felt until recently. I wish my Dr would give me something safe but they seem to be idiots Around here. So I'm a little afraid to trust their judgement
Wow. I'm happy to see a post like this. I don't know anyone else with bipolar. Pregnancy makes it worse sometimes. But I'm thankful to have an understanding husband. I stopped meds before conception. I am anxious to get back on them.
My brother and father are bipolar however I am not. I would suggest talking to your doctor. I couldn't imagine by brother or dad off meds for 10 months.
I'm good most days I know I can deal with it 3 more mos but I really wanted to breast feed but I don't know if I can go any longer than I have too. If They could give me something to take j to get me through my really bad days I would be so much better!
That's what I did take lamictal I love it it dosent make me feel emotionless but still helps the Dr said there aren't many studies that he does not suggest that I think i may j breast feed the first month then go back on my meds Idk
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