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4 weeks pregnant and paxil

OK so I found out the 14th PCP told me to continue paxil I made an appointment with ob and they told me todefinetly stop paxil they can't prescribe me anything else becaus I have not had an appointment with them yet so primary wants me to stay on paxil. I'm only on it cuZ of anxiety so I stopped because I don't want nothing to happen to my baby and I'm going through withdraws dizzy and having thes shocks I'm so scared I am hurting my baby has anyone ever had the same issue I am having I'm so worried about hurting my baby because of the withdraws I don't know what to do
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Thanks guys not so much anxiety I am just going through withdraw
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Yea def don't take paxil or any psych meds. They give birth defects. Google how to calm anxiety and ask docs at your next appt.
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See your doctor or call an "ask a nurse" hotline.  Most hospitals have one.  It will ease your anxiety.  Good luck and Congratulations!

Terrie
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Have tried calming exercises?  
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