hi everyone:
i am new here but was wondering if anyone
has similiar situation to me. I will try
to make it short, I came down with anxiety
disorder and panic attacks about two years
ago, I was put on medication which has
helped alot. No more panic attacks but
still having the anxiety a little. I am
pregnant, 35 weeks and Dr. Said to stay
on the meds throughout pregnancy. Thank
goodness baby is fine, and I am into the
home stretch. Lately though, I am having
more anxiety and some pretty negative
thoughts. I do therapy once a week, and I
know its all because I am so driven and so
hard on myself. I am afraid of the
delivery (this is my second child and the
first delivery was really tough) and also
very worried about post partdom
depression. Anyone have similiar story to
tell or any words of advice. Thanks :
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HollyGoLightly
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 2 Location: San Antonio, TX
Same Boat Posted: 07-11-04 22:27pm
I hear you. I think I responded to you
in another forum as well. I am due at
the end of aug. And feel very stressed
and freaked out. I feel like my life is
not my own. I feel out of control. My
bf is in charge of all finances etc, since
I can't work now and I am scared that he
will call the shots for the rest of my
life.
Very scared about actually having a tiny
infant also, it's my first. I don't
know how I will be, i'm hoping to be
miraculously transformed into super
mother.
Ha!
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Pamela32
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Posts: 12 Location: Hanford, CA
Posted: 07-14-04 11:40am
Hey gals,
don't worry. Pregnancy and childbirth are
a natural process of a woman's life. You
will be fine. Delivery can be tough, I
have three children and am currently 26
weeks pregnant. All you can do is your
best. There will always be super moms out
there that seem to be better than you, but
god gave this child to you. You do what
you can and make the best of it. As for
depression, I was very mentally disturbed
when I was younger. Manic depression runs
in my family (my mother and sister). I
refused medication. When I was pregnant
with my third child, I knew I could no
longer do it on my own. I was tired and
had no strength left. I turned to god,
and my whole life changed. He pulled me
out of my depression and held my hand
every step of the way, and he'll do the
same for you. What you need is christ and
his mercy. You need his help. He will
help you, just ask him.
Pamela
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Brenna
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Florida
Anxiety And Pregnancy Posted: 07-14-04 18:36pm
This is to myryboy---i also have anxiety
and am now 16 weeks pregnant. I wish I
was at the end of the pregnancy like you!!
What meds are you on? A antidepressant?
This is my 2nd ppregnancy and with my
first I took no meds but suffered through
panic attacks every time I went for my ob
visit. Now I find that I need meds to
get me through this pregnancy. My first
ob visit is next weds. And I am so
nervous over this....I don't know what to
do except keep my chin up and try to go.
Any suggestions??? I am at my wits end..
Good luck to you and the others...
Brenna
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Brenna
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Florida
Soory.. Posted: 07-14-04 18:42pm
Myryboy---so sorry --i just posted the
above reply and didn't realize that you
had written me a message until now when I
checked my mailbox. I guess all of my
answers are answered---thank you for
responding!! Take care...Brenna
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