confusion reigns.........

[Debzmites]

So, I'm 36 later this year and have been thinking about a baby ALOT! I mean, the clock is ticking!! Spoke to my Psychiatrist today and he was saying that I'd come off all my meds and best be as stable as possible before getting pregnant. It just got me thinking. Obviously the first thought was to start weening myself off my meds and what changes I can make so that I can be stable and deal with this black dog. Then I thought what if I do all this and its just not meant to happen and I don't meet someone. aaccckkkkk There was so much talk about my meds being safe during pregnancy I didn't think weening off would be needed so it's a bit scary. Sorry, I'm waffling.

[Ellu]

Dear Debzmites,

You certainly have some big decisions to make in your life, about pregnancy, your illness, and medications. I know you are seeing a psychiatrist for the medications, but have you ever thought about talking to a psychologist? A psychologist practises non-judgemental "talk" therapy. He/she will talk over your difficulties and confusion with you, and help you to sort out your ideas in your own mind. He/she is trained in problem solving, and will help you clarify your thoughts and eventually come to your own conclusions.

These are big decisions to be making on your own - why not talk them over with a trained professional?

Ellu