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Developed Strange Anxiety.. Not Had Before Posted: 10-18-05 14:30pm
Hi .. I'm having some anxiety. I don't
get the heart racing thing or anything
like that. It's more like a
claustraphobic feeling and just a sense of
panick. Last time I ever got that way
was a few months after my father passed
away. That eventually faded away ( I was
taking herbal stuff to help "calm" me and
then it went away). But, now i'm 18
weeks pregnant and that same anxiety has
returned and it's scary. Is it normal to
develop an anxiety problem during
pregnancy? How do I get through this
feeling and will it subside soon or last
the entire time. It brings all these
strange thoughts and is really freaking me
out. My impulse is that I can't sit
still. It's as if when I try to sit still
someone is sitting on me and I have to
push them off and get out from under it.
Is this an anxiety disorder or is it
hormones? And why during pregnancy?
:shock:
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feltchick
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 38 Location: idaho
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Posted: 10-19-05 12:58pm
You're not alone! I've dealt w/ anxiety,
specifically social anxiety for the last
15 years. The deal is to put everything
into perspective, not "overthink" and to
get help. Www.Anxietyfree.Com is
a good non-drug site. Dr. Melvin green's
"living fear free" is a great book as
well.
You are probably having all these
reactions because the hormones. I've
noticed they have made me super sensitive,
and that could be a reason why. If you
have any questions pm me, and i'd be glad
to answer.
Here's a tip, when I get really anxious, I
go to a "safe place" in my head. I
visualize the waves washing in and out at
the beach. I also tell myself to "stop"
and go do something useful such as laudry,
or other chore like cleaning the shower.
Support groups are wonderful, look for one
locally. Good luck!!
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l2at24
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Joined: 06 Nov 2004 Posts: 1509
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Posted: 10-19-05 13:17pm
I've had a lot of anxiety since i've had
children, because I worry a lot about
their future. I can remember the first
time this happened to me (panic attack
basically). It was when the war started.
I had a small baby and another on the
way. And I was so worried about all the
chemical and nuclear warfare and how you
don't know if your neighbor is a
terrorist.
Sorry to ramble, but I believe my
pregnancy was the onset of my anxiety. I
went to my doctor, who prescribed
welbutrin. I didn't want to take that
though. I have found prayer/meditation
has helped me the most in keeping my head
clear and calm.
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