Quick update: I'm back up to 1.5 mg of Klonopin as of today. I talked to my psychiatrist, who has always encouraged me to call or email whenever I have a question. He called me back on a Sunday! Yes, … [Read more...]
Too Soon to Cry Mercy? I Want My Medication Back!
September 10, 2011 By 8 Comments
"I have no talent for certainty." Jane Austen It's been eight days since I tapered my morning dose of Klonopin from 1.5 mg to 1 mg, and it's been eight days since I had a good night's sleep. I wake … [Read more...]
Educate Yourself! Read the Pregnancy and Anxiety/Depression Bible
September 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Today's post is a book review with a mission: to promote awareness about anxiety and depression before, during and after pregnancy. I sent a copy of this book to my mother. I will send one to your … [Read more...]
Day 3?! Come ON.
September 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
It is only Day 3 of the Lower Klonopin Dose. It feels like it's been a month. It is only half a milligram less than I was taking, but that's a 30% decrease. Which means that these things happen: I … [Read more...]
Rethinking Medication and Pregnancy
September 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
I want to see what medication-free life is like for a while. --Me. Psychiatrist: Is that goal separate from having a baby? Do you think you'd still want to "live 'medication-free'" at this time if … [Read more...]
Go Team!
August 31, 2011 By 5 Comments
I have "met" with Jan The Amazing Nutritionist twice now, and after both Skype video chats, the flood of hope and relief I have felt has brought tears to my eyes. These emotions come after I begin to … [Read more...]
Apprehensive, Excited and Back in Therapy: Good-bye August
August 30, 2011 By 5 Comments
My therapist has returned, ladies and gentlemen! And I am so glad. She was in Vermont, but came back before Irene. As I gushed about how much I LOVE the babies I'll be caring for this fall in my … [Read more...]
Placenta Encapsulation: Why not?
August 29, 2011 By 9 Comments
(A note of caution: this post is not for the faint of heart or stomach.) I am glad that I have a long time before I have to make any actual decisions about Baby. If, when, how (birth plan) and what … [Read more...]
Anxiety, Panic & Depression
August 15, 2011 By 6 Comments
I've talked about my "mood disorders" and my "diagnoses" and my "anxiety," but I don't think I've really explained what life is like, day-to-day. So here's how it works: I feel anxious every day, to … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy: How Does That Make You Feel?
August 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
I want to start this week with a post or two about therapy. There is still a stigma attached to mental illness, and therapy is still widely misunderstood. I also want to write about therapy this week … [Read more...]
