so before I got pregnant I was on Xanax. my ptsd anexity an depression are horrible tonight. an…

Nothing really. Take a bubble bath or hot shower. That's what I would do. And listen to some party music. 😊

Dear that not going to work like that that's for allergies.

@beautifulmess081316, my dr said to take benadryl

lavender oil helps to naturally relieve anxiety. when I had anxiety I would use the oil, put on music, and try to sleep. and if you can't sleep you should ask your doctor about trying unisom. I only took it once but it helped. my doc said it was fine.

Lavender oil on the bottom of your feet. It's safe to use undiluted and just breath it in.

Idk but if you find something that really works plz let me know!! I was taken off xanax before I got pregnant but my anxiety has gotten terrible. I'll be trying the lavender oil too!

@alessamarie98, baby girl I think your doctor is an idiot. Benadryl is for allergies.

Benadryl is a mild sedative, the drug "diphenhydramine" which is benadryl is what is in Tylenol PM and many other sleep aids. It CAN help ease anxiety, but it isn't a sure thing. @beautifulmess081316

Ask your doctor about a beta-blocker like mitroprolol. It lowers your heart rate and helps keep you calm. I'm currently on it for a heart issue and I've noticed my anxiety is also a lot better! Its good for your heart too. My cardiologist said everyone should take a beta-blocker lol. It CAN worsen depression, however, so if you have chronic depression it might not be a perfect fit.

@michellevaldez4750,

@gingyrex, thank you!

Oh wait, @gingyrex my blood pressure is already low so I'll get really dizzy from that :(

@michellevaldez4750, can't hurt to ask. Next time you see your doctor you should ask him about alternative anxiety medicines.