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Mel, You are a tricky one! I am sure your kids always do what you want. 
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I wish! I have to *remind* them constantly to do their housework, homework, or any work. Mel
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few months ago I was diagnosed with PD and dove head first into therapy as reading about it, I’ve taken up Yoga and I quit smoking in order to control my symptoms. It’s helped quite a bit. Just a few weeks ago my sister, who is having a complicated pregnancy, had a PA so bad she made her husband call an ambulance. At the hospital they gave her Xanax and Paxil. First, I’m worried that the doctor at the ER would give out something like Paxil. I’m also worried for the baby. How will he be affected if she doesn’t get this thing under control. She’s really having a hard time with this pregnancy and I really want to help her but she won’t listen to anything I tell her. If she refuses to get therapy, try yoga or meditating or anything else, what can I do? I thought about sending her a book on PD. Anybody know of a good one for somebody who doesn’t want to deal with their problem?
Hi girly, I think it is great that you are doing so well with your panic disorder. I can really relate to what your sister is going through. With my second child my panic disorder decided to rear its ugly in my last trimester. It was 1987 and they refused to give me any medication. I was told to grin and bear it. They also told me they felt that my hormones were exacerbating my PD. It was a terrible time in my life. I am glad there are medications for pregnant women, no woman should be made to endure a pregnancy full of anxiety, it is not good for her and it can`t be good for the baby. Was your sisters thryoid tested? I worked with someone who started having panic attacks while pregnant, it turned out she had a overactive thyroid. Paxil can be a very effective medication for panic and anxiety disorders, I have been on it for 16 months. If she does take it, she must start at a low dose and wean slowly and it takes 6 to 8 weeks to kick in. Not only will the Paxil help lower her anxiety while pregnant, it will help her in the postpartum period. It is not uncommon after a woman has a baby to get postpartum blues or depression, anxiety can be a big symptom of these disorders. I really think the doctors made a wise decision. I know you are trying to help your sister. Maybe she hasn`t accepted this disorder yet. That might come with time.She has a full plate, being pregnant takes a toll on our bodies, and then add in a panic disorder and she has to be feeling quite lousy. Also remember that what worked for you might not work for her. Some people do well without meds, others need them. If you are going to send her a book, I recommend "Panic Disorder" by William Kernodle, it is a easy reader and has alot of info. I am going to enclose a url to a great anxiety website. Maybe you can print some stuff out for her and send that along. She has no choice but to deal with this disorder, it doesn`t go away on its own. You are a good sister to want and try to help her like this!! Take care and good luck to both of you`s!!! http://panicdisorder.about.com/index.htm?COB=home&PID=2791 Jackie
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Hi… I am so sorry you two have had such a stressful time. However, my daughter just delivered the most beautiful little girl last week and the baby is in perfect health.
:::snipped::: Hi R, Congratulations on the birth of your Granddaughter!! This must be a wonderful time for you, enjoy it. Take care!! *Hugs* Jackie
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Hi… I am so sorry you two have had such a stressful time. However, my daughter just delivered the most beautiful little girl last week and the baby is in perfect health. My daughter has been on Paxil for over a year. In fact, her gynocol. ( an excellent physician whom all the nurses go to) told her to up the dosage as she grew close to delivery. Don’t forget that any of those meds will make her a little anxious in the beginning….just start really slow. I believe 5 mgs is what is recommended on this newsgroup. Ask JACKIE, she is a wealth of knowledge. I am also on Paxil….After years of using xanax to control PD’s and anxiety, I am free of pd’s and xanax and my anxiety level is greatly reduced. I am doing things I never had the patience to do before. My other adult children and my 84 yr old mother and 83 yr old father are all highly energetic, anxious, and highly successful in life. Do not feel embarassed about this inconvenience. Xanax is great with the Paxil in the beginning. Only take it when needed. After a while she won’t want it. She may be a bit tired or can’t sleep. Generally what is recommended if she can’t sleep is Trazadone. It is not a sleeping pill. It is another antidepressant that makes people drowsy. I take half of the lowest dosage they make and it works great at night. . My daughter also was stressed during her preg. because she lost a pregnancy a year before (this is her first..) So, just listen to her doctors and have her set up a quiet place to put on very gentle music and read or sleep. My daughter can’t stay awake during Olivia Newton John’s lullaby CD : "Warm and Tender"….she can order it from Border’s or Tower…. Blessings to you both…. R.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few months ago I was diagnosed with PD and dove head first into therapy as reading about it, I’ve taken up Yoga and I quit smoking in order to control my symptoms. It’s helped quite a bit. Just a few weeks ago my sister, who is having a complicated pregnancy, had a PA so bad she made her husband call an ambulance. At the hospital they gave her Xanax and Paxil. First, I’m worried that the doctor at the ER would give out something like Paxil. I’m also worried for the baby. How will he be affected if she doesn’t get this thing under control. She’s really having a hard time with this pregnancy and I really want to help her but she won’t listen to anything I tell her. If she refuses to get therapy, try yoga or meditating or anything else, what can I do? I thought about sending her a book on PD. Anybody know of a good one for somebody who doesn’t want to deal with their problem? — – girly
Girly, sometimes just being there helps, and while you’re there, you may as well do your yoga and listen to your tapes and stuff. 
Mel
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Mel, You are a tricky one! I am sure your kids always do what you want. d
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few months ago I was diagnosed with PD and dove head first into therapy as reading about it, I’ve taken up Yoga and I quit smoking in order to control my symptoms. It’s helped quite a bit. Just a few weeks ago my sister, who is having a complicated pregnancy, had a PA so bad she made her husband call an ambulance. At the hospital they gave her Xanax and Paxil. First, I’m worried that the doctor at the ER would give out something like Paxil. I’m also worried for the baby. How will he be affected if she doesn’t get this thing under control. She’s really having a hard time with this pregnancy and I really want to help her but she won’t listen to anything I tell her. If she refuses to get therapy, try yoga or meditating or anything else, what can I do? I thought about sending her a book on PD. Anybody know of a good one for somebody who doesn’t want to deal with their problem? — – girly Girly, sometimes just being there helps, and while you’re there, you may as well do your yoga and listen to your tapes and stuff. Mel
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it seems to me that your sister needs to get her priorities straight. if she cares about this baby she needs to do all that she can to help herself and the unborn. tell her this and say look sis i love yah, but i am gonna give it to yah straight, you need to try something, or your gonna lose that baby. i know it sounds harsh, but sometimes thats what it takes. the best of luck to both of you. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few months ago I was diagnosed with PD and dove head first into therapy as reading about it, I’ve taken up Yoga and I quit smoking in order to control my symptoms. It’s helped quite a bit. Just a few weeks ago my sister, who is having a complicated pregnancy, had a PA so bad she made her husband call an ambulance. At the hospital they gave her Xanax and Paxil. First, I’m worried that the doctor at the ER would give out something like Paxil. I’m also worried for the baby. How will he be affected if she doesn’t get this thing under control. She’s really having a hard time with this pregnancy and I really want to help her but she won’t listen to anything I tell her. If she refuses to get therapy, try yoga or meditating or anything else, what can I do? I thought about sending her a book on PD. Anybody know of a good one for somebody who doesn’t want to deal with their problem? — – girly Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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A few months ago I was diagnosed with PD and dove head first into therapy as reading about it, I’ve taken up Yoga and I quit smoking in order to control my symptoms. It’s helped quite a bit. Just a few weeks ago my sister, who is having a complicated pregnancy, had a PA so bad she made her husband call an ambulance. At the hospital they gave her Xanax and Paxil. First, I’m worried that the doctor at the ER would give out something like Paxil. I’m also worried for the baby. How will he be affected if she doesn’t get this thing under control. She’s really having a hard time with this pregnancy and I really want to help her but she won’t listen to anything I tell her. If she refuses to get therapy, try yoga or meditating or anything else, what can I do? I thought about sending her a book on PD. Anybody know of a good one for somebody who doesn’t want to deal with their problem? — – girly Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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