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Old Jun 27, 2013, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by leaJ View Post
I never even thought of that!!! Yes, I am planning on breast feeding, at least as long as I can. My therapist wants me to be on anti-anxiety meds as soon as possible. I won't take benzos anyways because they make me sleep for days at a time; I think some of the other ones are compatible with breast feeding.
Since anti-anxiety meds are usually PRN anyway, I would try on and off of them and see how you feel. The T might not be in the know about breastfeeding enough: the hormones released during breastfeeding have a powerfully calming effect, so you might not need anti-anxiety meds.