First pregnancy, terrible panic attacks and don’t know what to do? HELP?
I’m going on 11 weeks in my first pregnancy and I just started having major anxiety/panic attacks in the last 4 to 5 days. I start to feel as if I can’t breathe, start shaking, horrible chest pains, dizziness…basically I just feel so terrified that I feel as if I am going to die. I know this sounds horrible, but it just seems like all of my excitement about my pregnancy has just completely disappeared. I’m left feeling empty and just wish this pregnancy would be over. After going through horrible morning sickness ALL day long, every single day I’ve lost every bit of my appetite and now with the panic attacks. I’m starting to hate leaving the house because every time I have in the last week I start having a panic attack I just don’t know what to do anymore. I am having major anxiety about even having to go to the doctor. I don’t even know if I can stand sitting in the waiting room. I have no idea how to even talk about this to my doctor without sounds like a complete insane person as I feel I am now. My husband is acting like it’s all in my head and in reality I know it’s not. It’s just been horrible from people judging me because I couldn’t hold any food or my vitamins down and saying how my baby is not going to be healthy to these terrible panic attacks. I’m just so upset. Any words of encouragement to get me through this?
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It gets better and easier.
Morning sickness will soon leave you which is a bonus.
Try not to panic, think of the good outcome your baby will bring.
You will appreciate going through all of it when you feel your first kick or maybe when the baby is born.
Dont give up.
Its going to get better.
Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!
I have severe anxiety, your not alone, Talking about it helps alot, and your doctor would be the best person to talk to about this.
My anxiety is not because I am pregnant had the problem before I got pregnant, just kinda got worse with all the up and down hormones.
Try eating two Flintstones, if you can swallow the others. Ask your doctor about it, That is what I had to do.
I wish you luck and email me if you ever need to vent and talk. It does help
Just think of the life your growing inside you and how wonderful of a mother your going to be, and how you get to watch your baby grow up and take its first steps and first words. You will be just fine
Ah, pregancy and hormones kicking in ..aint it grand !
Along with some overwhelming fear.
You need to discuss this with your doctor. It wont be anything new to him… I assure you.
You need to tell your dr about it, its important to treat it. Maybe they can refer you to a counselor, talking about it helps sometimes. Not sure about meds, but Im thinking U shouldnt take when pregnant. They can both give you pointers on how to control anxiety
There are 2 programs out there that are famous for treating Panic Attacks and Anxiety successfully.
They are: Panic Away and The Linden Method.
You may wonder, “Which one is better?” Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with that question.
The Panic Away program is more appropriate for people who can cope with their Panic Attacks or Anxiety well.
Linden Method is more for those who aren’t really good in coping their Panic Attacks or Anxiety well.
Check out the reference for the full comparison.