Nothing can be more devastating for a woman than to realize that her hair is coming out far more extensively and rapidly than is normal.  (Normal is 100-150 strands a day).  Each hair grows for a period of 2-6 years, goes through a short dormant period and then falls out as the follicle pushes through a new hair.  When new hairs do not replace the old or when hair is coming out in clumps or sections, there is definite cause for concern.

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i noticed a lot of women here are listing their symptoms.. and are hoping that they are pregnant.. i.. myself am one of those women.. i know once we are TRYING TO CONCEIVE.. we watch for EVERY LITTLE sign that our body gives.. that we may be pregnant.. every little thing that happens.. we question it.. and think ..”am i pregnant?” and we tend to get nervous.. and anxious.. some of us ..turn out to be pregnant.. and some say they are experiencing symptoms but are VERY dissappointed when their period shows up.. the reason why we get these SO CALLED pregnancy symptoms and turn out NOT pregnant.. is b/c of STRESS and ANXIETY..
Symptoms
Anxiety

In the mind:
Feeling worried all the time
Feeling tired
Unable to concentrate
Feeling irritable
Sleeping badly

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The popular name of the gastric reflux is heartburn and this is a condition that many of us have experienced at least one in our life. It manifests especially after a large meal by bringing a very unpleasant burning sensation behind the breastbone.

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Pregnancy panic attacks can be very stressful and down right scary, and whether you are a first time mom, or an experienced parent – panic attacks during pregnancy should be handled with caution.

Its not at all uncommon for a mother to experience a strong sense of anxiety, and this could be do to a number of reasons. For one, there are lots and lots of women out there who experience things like neusea, profuse sweating, chest pains, and other symptoms that can be associated with panic disorders, and although some of these symptoms can be a result of the pregnancy itself, if you feel alarmed then you should definitely seek the advice of your doctor.

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I only asked it once and nothing in there was offensive.

I was taking prozac about 40 mg a day before i became pregnant and then stopped because the bottle said ” caution dont take during 2nd or 3rd trimester can cause dependency upon newborns” and also “dont take when pregnant”, but i asked my OB and he said maybe if i have real bad anxiety i can still take it during pregnancy. I Have BAD anxiety. Has anyone taken anti depressents or anxiety meds during pregnancy?
im 15 weeks along/ 2nd trimester.

Postpartum depression is a very real illness that affects millions of women every year. It is often referred to as the “baby blues” and not taken seriously. Some women may experience severe depression that includes thoughts of suicide, harming their newborn, or extreme depression. Postpartum depression is heightened by the lack of sleep and the stress of caring for a newborn.

It is estimated that 80 percent of all women experience some form of postpartum depression after giving birth. It does not usually kick in until at least three days after giving birth and can last for a few short weeks or up to six months. It is normal to experience some weepiness, tiredness, restlessness and a general feeling of grouchiness during the weeks following birth. Mild female depression does not interfere with the mother’s ability to care for the newborn child.

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem, and include panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders develop due to an interplay between enviromnental and genetic factors. Cognitive behavior therapy is useful for this disorder, as well as prescription anxiolytic drugs.

However, many patients prefer a natural approach or dislike the side effects of prescription drugs, and there are many non-prescription supplements available to help anxiety. Before starting natural supplements for an anxiety problem, be sure to mention your concerns and get a general checkup from your doctor. Symptoms resembling anxiety and anxiety attacks can be caused by physical diseases such as hormone imbalance, hyperthyroidism or cardiac arrhythmias.

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A pregnancy panic attack can cause quite alot of concern. It is already a full plate just being pregnant and dealing with the symptoms associated with it already. The symptoms of panic attacks can mimic other medical conditions and is a valid reason to be concerned.

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Since I have been pregnant I have decided to give up my career in the Army since my husband is in and be a mom. Well that means a big life change. Now I’m on strict bed-rest due to pre-term labor and am staying home all day, bored out of my mind and the stress keeps pilling on. I’ve had a car wreck my back can’t heal due to the weight of my belly, my truck is messing up, my finances are going crazy, my husband is leaving for Iraq possibly before the baby is born, I got bit by a spider and my leg is all swollen and it hurts to walk, and on and on. Now I spend all the time I have with my husband fighting over stupid things and it is really starting to get to me. I feel so lost and worried and sad. I know I need to do something to keep from losing it, but I don’t know what. I want to be able to love my husband every second he is here, but I can’t help the rage and uselessness I feel inside. Someone please help me.