I'm sorry if this has been discussed but I'm just wondering if anyone else has been dealing with this? The doctor seems to think I have more anxiety symptoms than depression but I can see both. If you are or have dealt with this is there anything that is helping? I'm on anxiety medication that has helped a little but I just feel so overwhelmed when I'm alone with my DD who's 3 and DS who's almost 5 weeks. I live in fear of him crying and me not being able to stop it / and he has been a lot fussier and not sleeping very well lately so that isn't helping. I was anxious with DD but not to this point! Sorry I guess I just need to reach out for support more than anything as no one in my life seems to understand
Re: Postpartum anxiety/depression - any one else going through this?
@Ineedmorecoffee I definitely have a fear of the irrational - I tend to think worst case scenario of perfectly normal every day events - it's exhausting and something I try talk myself down from.
Edit - spelling is hard
I was at the doctors office e yesterday with lo, and kept touching his car seat to remind myself he was with me, because I was *terrified* I'd get up and leave without him. Today I've wondered all day how I can label the carseat so that if I leave it & baby somewhere, whoever funds him can contact me.
WTF, self?
I'm overwhelmed with baby anxiety and depression as well, but don't know if it's my bipolar II, baby blues, or ppd.
Yes, I get really bad anxiety at night, like literally as soon as the sun sets I start freaking out. And then when the sun gets up knowing that I will be alone with her is terrifying. It's a cycle that just repeats and the lack of sleep really doesn't help.
Just wanted to tell you that your not alone! We will get through this
As for side effects - I don't really notice many with this medication unless I miss a dose or am trying to wean myself off of it.
I know that it can be scary to take medication but trust your doctor. Feeling really anxious/depressed is so so hard! Please keep us posted.