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Originally Posted by MBM17
Like ElsaMars, I didn't know I had bipolar. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I went off my meds to get pregnant. It was the single worst decision I've made in my entire life. I crashed very quickly and almost ended up in the hospital due to being
I really, really wanted to do right by my baby and give it the best start. For us (and this is different for every family, of course!) it was better for me to be on meds and have us both survive and for me to enjoy some of my pregnancy than to have the non-medicated alternative. Please don't rule out meds 100%.
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What meds did you stay on when you were pregnant if I may ask? I have read so many different opinions and experiences on coming off the meds and pregnancy but not so much staying on them. Thanks for your reply 
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BP 2, GAD
Meds: 300 mg Lamotrigine
600 mg Lithium
5 mg Aripiprazole (currently tapering off)
Clonazepam as needed
Supplements: Vitamin D, Inositol, Melatonin, L-Theanine, CBD oil
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no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
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