I don't take anxiety meds but have found w/ the stress of my 3 youngs kids and many sleep-deprived nights along with trying to manage my own business, I'm beginning to rely increasingly on sleep aids like Tylenol PM and Valerian Root so can ensure at least falling asleep quickly and "turn my mind off."
Meagan - 12 years ago
My husband and I are lucky to have the luxury of working for ourselves. Because of that, we've chosen time (and sanity) over money, and keep our work hours low enough that we don't go crazy. That said, this does create stress re. our lack of quality medical insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, etc. So, while we're not on Xanax, we're not stress-free.
Stephanie - 12 years ago
My husband started taking anxiety meds after the birth of our third child, and he's still on them. (She's 6 now.) I'm undergoing more stress now that I'm unemployed and money is tight. Luckily? I have the time to exercise, which is how I deal with stress. Of course when I find a job, I know I'll be just as stressed and not sure how I'll get to the gym.
Arielle - 12 years ago
I tried to click "other" and type something in but it wouldn't let me. I don't take any drugs for psychological stuff, but I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I would certainly consider myself tending in that direction.
KimberlyB - 12 years ago
I get depression and anxiety and, although it was present before I had children, it was nothing like it was *after* I had them. That is when medication ceased to be a choice and became a matter of survival.
Sherri Kaiser - 12 years ago
When I get over-stressed it exacerbates my natural tendency toward depression, not anxiety. So I take psychopharmaceuticals, just not Xanax. Especially since I experience extreme stress most weeks, whether at work at home or both.
I don't take anxiety meds but have found w/ the stress of my 3 youngs kids and many sleep-deprived nights along with trying to manage my own business, I'm beginning to rely increasingly on sleep aids like Tylenol PM and Valerian Root so can ensure at least falling asleep quickly and "turn my mind off."
My husband and I are lucky to have the luxury of working for ourselves. Because of that, we've chosen time (and sanity) over money, and keep our work hours low enough that we don't go crazy. That said, this does create stress re. our lack of quality medical insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, etc. So, while we're not on Xanax, we're not stress-free.
My husband started taking anxiety meds after the birth of our third child, and he's still on them. (She's 6 now.) I'm undergoing more stress now that I'm unemployed and money is tight. Luckily? I have the time to exercise, which is how I deal with stress. Of course when I find a job, I know I'll be just as stressed and not sure how I'll get to the gym.
I tried to click "other" and type something in but it wouldn't let me. I don't take any drugs for psychological stuff, but I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I would certainly consider myself tending in that direction.
I get depression and anxiety and, although it was present before I had children, it was nothing like it was *after* I had them. That is when medication ceased to be a choice and became a matter of survival.
When I get over-stressed it exacerbates my natural tendency toward depression, not anxiety. So I take psychopharmaceuticals, just not Xanax. Especially since I experience extreme stress most weeks, whether at work at home or both.