Diagnosed with severe anxiety, panic, and MDD with psychotic features. Looking for women support

[Momentbymoment]

I am 29 years old. At the age of 27 I was diagnosed with panic disorder with agoraphobia, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and major depressive disorder with psychotic features (delusions, paranoia) I have made some progress with the help of klonopin but I see that it’s gradually losing its effectiveness which scares me. My psychiatrist just started me on Rexulti and Prozac 4 weeks ago, so It’s still a little early to tell if it’s helping. I tried Latuda and Lexapro before that and didn’t help at all. My main goal for this post to find women who can relate and who are also either a parent of hoping to become one. This illness came on gradually due to stress and trauma so before that I was complete normal and loving life. It’s been a dream of mine to be a mother since I was little but I fear I won’t be adequate enough for this child due to my fears and limitations. I can’t go anywhere or be around a lot of people without my thoughts getting distorted and disturbing causing panic, anxiety, and paranoia. I hope there is someone out there that can give me some hope and encouragement. Thank you.

[Kikiloves]

I am here for you if you would like to talk ......I understand what you are going thru ... I have been going thru some of the same things as far as being put on many different medications and then not helping or making me horribly sick....I send my prayer and hugs to you and just know you are not alone .....

[Momentbymoment in reply to Kikiloves]

The lady that responded below gave me a lot of hope and encouragement. I hope you read it! What exactly are your symptoms that you deal with?

[Jblog]

Hi! Sorry to hear you are feeling like this. I can relate to having had similar thoughts & feelings about becoming a mother when I was in my late twenties. I’m now in my late forties with 2 teenage children. My doctor said to me that having children was the making of me! It took my mind off myself as my focus turned to my children. When my husband and I decided to try for a baby, my doctor recommended me to change my anti depressant so I started on Prozac. It worked well for me for 10+ years. Although, I do remember it taking about 6-8 weeks to start feeling better,again. I hope the Prozac starts to take effect soon for you.

I wish you all the best. Remember, you won’t feel like this forever. The meds need time to work their magic. Never give up hope. You have lived a happy & normal life before… you can do that again.

[Momentbymoment in reply to Jblog]

Thank you SO much for taking the time out of your day to respond. This greatly encourages me and gives me hope. I will keep being patient and wait for the Prozac to help. I have similar ideas about becoming a mother and taking the focus off myself and have a new beautiful purpose in life. Thank you 🥲