I’m 32 weeks w/ baby #1. I have GAD (general anxiety disorder) and was on meds for it 2 yrs ago then tried a couple different kinds late last year (unsuccessfully, so I stopped- didn’t like them/didn’t help like the pills I had a couple yrs ago). So I’m pregnant now and my anxiety seems to have worsened and I don’t want to take meds while still carrying… Yes, anxiety comes w/ pregnancy but it’s worse with GAD and really bothering me. I’m wondering about tips to manage my anxiety (no attacks, just small episodes that are coming more frequently) and ways to cope or settle down. Any input from experience?

Trouble breathing, dizziness, feeling like you’re going to pass out, heart feels like it’s working really, really hard. And it typically lasts for just a few seconds. Though sometimes it lasts longer but in a milder state.

Is this pretty typical? Do you know what it is?

I am 27 weeks and for the first time started to experience panic attacks. I was placed under a lot of stress today and seemed to basically go into shutdown mode. Normally, I am able to control my emotions better then this. Has this ever happened to you?