Pregnancy and meds withdrawal

It’s honestly a difficult time because the withdrawal hits super hard but you get used to it and it gets better. My psychiatrist suggested keeping a routine as much as possible - there’s an app called Timo which is really good and sends you reminders but I prefer making a daily checklist in my journal. I also started making more notes than usual because the brain fog gets real, especially as the pregnancy progresses. Folic acid is also super important, I had no idea but aside from being beneficial for baby it helps with neurotransmitters and therefore boosts your overall mood. Exercise too if you’re well enough for it 😅 I just keep reminding myself it’s all temporary and the balance will eventually be restored.

I carried on mine (Elvanse 30mg) and baby is fine and healthy and thriving

thank you so much! I will download the app asap. How far along are you? So good to hear that it gets better!!

that’s really great too!

I also stayed on my meds. Idk what your situation is, but it is more and more common these days for mamas to stay on their meds. I know for me, my anxiety spikes really bad without my meds, so going off was really not an option.

I did and for me it felt right to prioritise the baby over my needs and the doctor agreed that it was the best option and also concluded that it would be safe. Was rough for a few weeks but it’s been six weeks off now and I feel absolutely fine. Do what’s right for you as long as a doctor agrees that it’s safe. It’s generally best to not be on amphetamines when you’re pregnant so most doctors will advice you to either wean off before trying or come off them cold turkey if you’re able to if you find yourself with a surprise pregnancy like I did 😊

yes mine was a suprise pregnancy too and only found out much later as was on the pill still! Only when I came off the pill as thought it was making me ill (as it was a new one I was taking last year you take back to back with no breaks) that my period never came and found out 😳
Was on my low dose elvanse all throughout and baby had no issues and one the calmest most easiest babies. Not all doctors recommend to come off them.
Good luck with your pregnancy x