Alcohol - Binge

[Sidney14]

I did something stupid and have been beating myself up over it for the last week. I went of antidepressants at the commencement of pregnancy scared that I might harm the baby, I was doing ok until two months ago when I started feeling withdrawn again, lost confidence in myself and things were getting on top of me so instead of asking for help I went on an eight day bender, I was 27 weeks at that time now I am nearly 30 weeks. I am so overparanoid that I might have done terrible damage to my unborn child and am too scared to ask for reassurance from the doctor since I was so irresponsible and crazy. I am back on my antidepressants now.............

I am going crazy with paranoia it was just one week episode but a bad one, the rest of the pregnancy I did not touch a drink at all. I am so scared.

Please help, I am desperate

[MrsFabuloso]

I think you should see a doctor hun. Particularly to help with your depression to help prevent anything happening again. I don't know alot about feotal alcohol syndrome though so I have no advice about it. Sorry.

[SophieRose]

Aww hun, i suggest you go to a doctor and get you and bub checked out asap.
I know from what you said your reluctant to see a doctor. But if you explain that your having problems, then i'm sure they will understand.
Your not the only pregnant woman to slip up while pregnant. I had a particularly horrible night a few weeks ago, like really horrible. I've had a history of really bad depression and anxiety problems.
I had that same old feeling i used to get when i was at my worst. And i had a joint.
I've been freaking out just like you. I just needed something.
I'm not proud of myself, not at all. I hate myself for it.
But you need to go and see a doctor, to put your mind at rest and make sure bub is ok.
Please take care of yourself honey.
xxxx
if you need a chat, please don't hestitate to pm me

[Lulu]

I may be wrong but I think long term drinking is the cause of problems.

In any case, you can't take it back. Leave it behind you now and stay on your anti d's mate.

XOXOXOX all the very best

[HotI]

I may be wrong but I think long term drinking is the cause of problems.

In any case, you can't take it back. Leave it behind you now and stay on your anti d's mate.

XOXOXOX all the very best

I did a course at uni where alcohol medication and pregnancy was discussed, and Lulu is right. problems with the baby (feotal alcohol syndrome) is usually associated with long term chronic drinking.

Look after yourself,

Kate

[Sidney14]

I did a course at uni where alcohol medication and pregnancy was discussed, and Lulu is right. problems with the baby (feotal alcohol syndrome) is usually associated with long term chronic drinking.

Look after yourself,

Kate

I had not had a drink until that week basically, so I guess it was not long term drinking but a big slip up due to not seeking help and being too proud.

[Mother Goose]

I may be wrong but I think long term drinking is the cause of problems.

Having worked in the field of Drugs and Alcohol for 4.5 years, I can confirm what Lulu has said. It has to do with the quantity, duration, and developmental stage of the unborn child. Given how far along you were, I doubt you have done any harm to your baby but can understand your concerns. I could tell you some very scary stories about how much and what people have taken throughout their pregnancies and their baby has been completely fine and healthy!

I'm glad to hear you have recommenced your medication. If you are still worried about your unborn child, please make an appointment with your care giver and organise an ultrasound to reassure yourself that baby is fine. Please don't think they will judge you - they won't.

HTH

MG

[Macca79]

Talk to your doctor, it will give you peace of mind. If your really worried call your state health line of get in contact with a community nurse. Hope your feeling better hun

[Bridg]

Sidney14- Im so sorry to hear u have been through this. What I find positive about this is, that its good to hear u acknowledge that u have slipped up, that u care about bubba, and that u really do want help. It takes alot of strength in a situation like that for someone to acknowledge they have made a mistake. I was reluctant about taking anti d's when I got pregnant. I went and saw my doctor and she put me on Zoloft. Good luck for the outcome. Maybe when u go see ur dr u could ask for a scan to put ur mind at ease.

Hugs.

[cindyb]

I dont have anything helpful to say either other than I would definately go to the doctor and get a check up if for no reason other than to reasure yourself.


Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and I really hope you are feeling more yourself now.

[Madissun]

I agree with the others hun. Talk to your doctor, stop beating yourself up and focus on a happy and healthy pregnancy. Good luck.