Anxiety and panic attacks during pregnancy!!! plleeeaassee help!?
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I had severe panic attacks and agoraphobia and depression
Then I found out I was pregnant
I’ve been trying to control my feelings cuz its not good for the baby
but its soooo hard
I can’t get rid of it
And I feel so scared and sad and lonely
I can’t handle my pregnancy symptoms that well
And I can’t get excited and id usually be soooo excited
I would make a great mom but feeling this way is making me feel like im not gunna be able to do it
I’ve tried nothing, and nothings really helping me
My biggest fear is feeling this way in the hospital when giving birth
im afraid im gunna freak out and go crazy and have super bad anxiety
I feel like im not gunna deal with the pain too well
And the thought of an epidural or c section really scares me
Cuz I wouldn’t be able to get up or move my legs and id freak out
I just don’t know how to control this and feel better:(
and im afraid ill suffer post pardum depression and anxiety and ill be a loooot worse
and ill be a bad mom:(
Any advice?:’(
Best answer:
Answer by AnswerDude
They make pills for that! I think it is an antihistamine they prescribed my wife and it is safe to use while pregnant. Ask your Dr.
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The best thing would be to see someone about your problems. I am assuming because you have been diagnosed that you have sought help before. There are medications that you can take during pregnancy to control anxiety. You have to weigh the pros and cons, but your physician can help you make the best decision for you and your baby. Good luck to you!
Well with my last pregnancy I had a lot of anxiety as well. I know they say it isn’t good for the baby which it isn’t.. however I do NOT suggest taking medication for it. Maybe it’s just me but I was extra careful with both of my pregnancies, go to therapy to help control your thoughts.
Trust me, you can do it.
It WILL hurt when your having contractions, I’m not going to lie. Getting an epidural really isn’t all that scary.. you’ll be okay to do it. Do you have the father or a support person to come into the room with you while your in labor? Make sure you do. It will help to have a familiar face with you. You just constantly need to remind yourself that it IS going to be okay. Many women have had babies, for years and years and years now, if everyone else can do it.. So can YOU!
I have been having bad anxiety while pregnant too. (Recently received really bad news regarding my family.) Since I can’t take meds while pregnant, what’s helped me has been the following: If at home, drink black tea (dilates blood vessels and has a calming effect despite caffeine)- you have to drink it without milk because the milk blocks this effect. Keep your blood sugar balanced by avoiding sugar and refined carbohydrates. Also, don’t overdo it on fruit and milk, but a normal amount combined with protein is good. When you feel panic coming on, put on Pandora’s New Age station and listen in a dark room, focusing on the music. Develop as many coping mechanisms as possible- whatever calms you down- don’t try to push yourself too much to change as pregnancy is not a time to try to change your personality. Gentle stretching, light candles. Deprioritize everything else other than your mental health. Accept pain and suffering as a natural part of life and let yourself know its ok to feel bad sometimes- nobody is perfect and we all have our flaws. Accept your fears rather than avoiding them. In time, when you feel stronger you can try to push yourself towards getting over your fears by gradual exposure, but right now is the time to accept your fears and let yourself know its ok to have issues. The music, meditation while listening to music, black tea, and keeping my diet balanced without too many blood sugar spikes have helped me the most. As well as accepting my feelings and letting myself feel bad. In time, the acceptance of the feelings makes them less intense.
Also, you don’t have to be a perfect mom. We are all flawed. You can only do the best you can do.