Anyone else’s ADHD or OCD get significantly worse after giving birth? I’m almost 6 months pp and wondering if I’ll ever go back to “normal.” Before it was moderate and I was able to manage it. But it’s gotten worse to where I get irritated/aggravated with myself bc I notice it more. I tried meds before pregnancy & had awful side effects so I don’t want to go that route again. But any tips??
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I explained my concerns to my doc and was put on Lexapro. It helped me a lot, and its safe during pregnancy

I'm currently pregnant with my first, but what works for my adhd is controlling my environment and knowing my triggers. I get very stressed out in crowded or loud areas so I avoid them. I also make a TON of lists.

Same here! I was on meds before pregnancy and now im 3 months pp & have been contemplating starting them again but I hate the side effects so I am wondering if I can try to figure it out without them. I have started to notice my symptoms and that helps but thats about it.sorry im no help.

I had PPA and that was actually the root cause. So maybe it's that.