Nervous about medications

[havbaby1627]

I am new to all this, I am actually going to start my meds before the end of the month. It's truly overwhelming but, it's what I have to do so we can have a family right? I am just curious and more or less, concerned about the side effects of these injections and medications. I have suffered with anxiety for awhile and have been off one of the medications I HAVE to be off of so, my anxiety with this is a little high and getting worse as the day comes closer to do my first injections. I am wondering though, would anyone consider it wise to take some time off work while doing this to prevent stress during this time? Or do you think it's uneccessary? I was thinking possibly two to three weeks. Once the procedure is done and I have a positive or negative result I'll return. I work part time and don't really HAVE to work but, it would be beneficial on a couple levels for me to continue and work through it but, I am just worried...as you can probably tell! Anyone have any advice?

[kinababy]

You are not the first one or the only one. side effect should be overcomed by most people. I already started and didn't feel any uncomfortable.
If your job is not so stressed, my suggestion is to keep it. It can help you scatter your attention. Of couse, we need some rest after retrieve and implantation. 5 -7 day's off is OK.

[zoegirl]

Hi -
I also have an anxiety disorder. I got off effexor and ativan prior to IVF. It was not easy. However, I did not find it hard to remain working. The subcutaneous injections are not so bad - you will be surprised how easy it becomes and how used to it you will be. I also recommend to continue working if you can. Better to be distracted and not fret so much!! GOOD LUCK!

[amfmbaby]

haveababy you can do this i know exactly where you are coming from i was diagnosed with panic anxiety disorder when I was 15 I endured every test you can imagine thinking that i am going to get sick and have to depend on someone to take care of me or that i was going to die as you read i am now 28 and i still have my anxiety and getting through ivf is tough but the outcome we are looking for far out weighs my fears I can tell you medication is one of my worst fears even the small chewable asprin is my worst enemy i have had a great support group on here and am glad you have found this site it truly is amazing. you can do this. stay positive and vent it is the best advice i can give you i see you are in IL me too are you close to the city?

[babyhope1]

I understand the anxiety as it has caused several fights in my marriage that I have to give up more than he does and I have to poke myself and all that. However, after injection training, I thought I can do this. Then I was caught up with a uterine problem when they found polyps in my uterus during my SHG. Then I was delayed another month while they planned and performed surgery. I was scared they would find cancer as I had a cervical cancer scare when I was 23 and they cut part of my cervix out.

I woke up with a uterus and suddenly my fears changed. Not from getting a BFN from IVF but that I wouldn't even get the chance to try! When I learned I still had a uterus I got over my anxiety about it real quick. If it is negative, I can try again. Without a uterus I can't try at all. So, the same goes for the shots, at least we can try, at least we have the technology and the doctors in our country to give it a shot to know we did all we can do to achieve our dreams. I am not on antidepressants or anxiety meds but my DH is and I am aware of his night terrors and sweats he had while comming off of the meds but if you have time to wean from them the withdrawl is less harsh from what I understand. But if I can give any advice to help with your anxiety it would be keep you eye on the prize. all my best Babyhope1

[havbaby1627]

Thank you so much to all of you whom responded for your support, advice and sharing your own experiences. It has been so helpful!
I am SO glad I found this site & people who can relate to help me along in this scary but rewarding process.
I have now decided to continue on with my job as I could see that distraction providing some relief for me. Thanks for that advice! I along with the people I have confided in didn't even think about that!
It's good to know that these injections and such aren't THAT bad and to be reminded keep thinking positive...think about the outcome versus any issues/anxieties and I'll be okay.
Only 8 more days till I start my injections so, we'll see how it goes!
Thanks again!!!!

Oh and to the other person in IL - I'm not in the city I'm in in the burbs (Joliet to be exact)

[amfmbaby]

get out we may even be at the same clinic i live on the west side of joliet

[trippsmomma]

The injections are actually one of the easiest parts of the whole thing. Honestly you get into a routine and they don't hurt, seriously! I was very nervous about the pain and I'm a whimp and its been almost painless! The harder part is the stress on your marriage and on your body from the hormones. Try to take relaxing walks or bath or showers. That has helped me chill out.

Nicole