I had anxiety and some panic attacks
(rarely) before pregnancy and now that im
21 weeks I seem to have them constantly!
Every time the baby moves my heart rate
accelerates and I starting getitng all
scared! I know that all the changes im
feeling is probably normal but im having
trouble getting past the attacks, the
tightness in my chest, the difficulty
breathing, its all so overwhelming! Has
anyone else had this while pregnant and
what can I do? (i dont want to take any
medication...) I think my fears stem from
a heart problem (tachycardia) I had when I
was younger. Also, the other night I had
sharp pains in my chest but im never sure
w hat im making up in my head out of fear
and what are real symptoms... Help!!
:shock:
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BrianBaby
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 1383
Posted: 04-05-05 16:44pm
I've only had like 3 panick attacks my
whole life, but they are scariest things
like ever. You should really talk to
your doctor about it!!
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BrianBaby
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 1383
Posted: 04-05-05 16:45pm
By the way, when are you due??
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seksiHily
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Apr 2005 Posts: 1015 Location: MN
Posted: 04-05-05 18:03pm
Your doctor can give you some exercises
that help you through them and as funny as
it sounds, breathing into a paper bag can
also help
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pooky77
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 18
Posted: 04-05-05 21:39pm
Hey deep breathing helps alot!!
Take a walk or pick up a book and try to
read. Don't let the negative thoughts
overtake you. Just start counting...One
one thousand...Breathe in...Two one
thousand...Exhale...Do not think about
what is going on with your body....Just
breath and find peace
good luck
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anxqueen
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 24 Location: milwaukee wi
Posted: 04-23-05 02:46am
I had panic attacks really bad while I was
pregnant (before to) they got worse and I
couldn't sleep and it was horrible, I
don't know if you were on meds before
pregnancy, but paxil is class c meaning
it's newer but they haven't had problems
with it during pregnanccy, I went back on
that during pregnancy and it helped me
alot and baby was fine and Dr. Said it
isn't addicting to baby or no withdrawls
and it's close to prozac which has been
around for along, long time and no
problems with that eaither, so eaither
paxil or prozac can be given if you need
it. In my opinion I need to be healthy
mentally and physically while I was
pregnant, so if you feel you cant cope or
are reeally uncomfortable ask Dr. About
meds.
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amy_j
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 53 Location: england
Pannic Attacks Posted: 04-30-05 09:32am
I have never been pregnant but I
experience regular pannic attacks
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