re: Xanax

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" if the benefits outweigh the risks, then they say to take it. I', laughing at you all saying how ... [snip!] ... If nothing else works, then yes, I'd take the xanax, because the stress of dealing with the anxiety isn't good for the baby"

Well, I do have a past experience with it actually. Took it, became addicted to it (which led to other pills and smurf), did the whole rehab mess and all. That was way before I got pregnant though, so when I think of xanax, and babies...they don't mix. But I suppose if you keep it at the minimal amount, and don't abuse it WHATSOEVER, then....idk. I'd never do it, but that's just me.

Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:" ....I deal with extreme anxiety and have for years off and on in certain situations, without using medication. ... [snip!] ... because I know that medication is only a temporary fix for my anxiety. Sometimes, developing a healthy baby is more important."

well, i have to disagree. granted there are better things to take but somethings just need medication. i have bipolar disorder that has to be treated with medication.. the risks out weight benefit way more. my meds are class C, from the ultra sounds my medications havent effected my son at all. just take the right things and be safe

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" if the benefits outweigh the risks, then they say to take it. I', laughing at you all saying how ... [snip!] ... If nothing else works, then yes, I'd take the xanax, because the stress of dealing with the anxiety isn't good for the baby"

Indeed.... Go for it.... Take it like i did while suffering from anxiety and not knowing I was pregnant. Just don't be suprised when you miscarry like I did from taking a medication that is NOT to be taken while pregnant.

Quoting Erica ☆★:" Well, I do have a past experience with it actually. Took it, became addicted to it (which led to other ... [snip!] ... suppose if you keep it at the minimal amount, and don't abuse it WHATSOEVER, then....idk. I'd never do it, but that's just me."

we're not talking about addictions. we're talking about using it correctly.

Quoting Just Andria:" Indeed.... Go for it.... Take it like i did while suffering from anxiety and not knowing I was pregnant. ... [snip!] ... pregnant. Just don't be suprised when you miscarry like I did from taking a medication that is NOT to be taken while pregnant."

oh shut the hell up. just because you miscarried, doesn't mean OP will. Go cope some other way .

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" we're not talking about addictions. we're talking about using it correctly."

No smurf. I acknowledged that too.

Quoting Erica ☆★:" No smurf. I acknowledged that too. "

then why throw in your past like it matters? it doesn't.

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" then why throw in your past like it matters? it doesn't."

Responding to your ignorant ass statement about suffering from extreme anxiety. Don't like it, don't read it. I would recommend changing your smurfing tampon though.

Quoting Erica ☆★:" Responding to your ignorant ass statement about suffering from extreme anxiety. Don't like it, don't read it. I would recommend changing your smurfing tampon though. "

i don't get a period, thanks though.  

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" i don't get a period, thanks though.  "

Lmao, speaking of smurf that truly doesn't matter....you win  

Xanax is category D. There are risks but risk =/= certain. In fact, the risk is very small. It's one of those benefits outweighing risks kind of things. It's not good for the baby to be exposed to all that cortisol either.

Quoting Erica ☆★:" Lmao, speaking of smurf that truly doesn't matter....you win   "

 

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" i don't get a period, thanks though.  "

wish i never got a period again.  

Quoting whack a mole crazy:" wish i never got a period again.  "

after 3 years, i kind of miss it.

Quoting Erica ☆★:" Well, I do have a past experience with it actually. Took it, became addicted to it (which led to other ... [snip!] ... suppose if you keep it at the minimal amount, and don't abuse it WHATSOEVER, then....idk. I'd never do it, but that's just me."

I've taken Xanax daily for almost twenty years and have never increased my dose, in fact I've decreased it twice. Fortunately I don't have to worry about needing it in pregnancy because I only take it to sleep while on Adderall and I'm not taking that either. For many people Xanax isn't habit forming.