Hi Everyone,
I just found out tonight that I am pregnant. At first I was really excited and then immediatley became nervous, anxious and overwhelmed and started to cry saying "i can't do this". I suffer from panic attacks and anxiety. Does anyone else experience this? Will it get better or worse? My husband and family are thrilled so I'm hoping they will rub off on me. Please help!!
Re: need all of the advice and support I can get!
1. It's a totally normal reaction to panic when you see that BFP, even if you've been trying to get pregnant.
2. You should consult your doctor and/or psychologist ... you can take medication to combat your symptoms, even while pregnant. And they should be aware of any issues that may arise after birth, such as PPD.
3. GL! and congrats!
I also suffer from anxiety attacks, and I didn't have one the whole time I was pregnant, mine came 2 days after I delivered when I was in a tunnel going from my hospital to his, I ended up in 2 (not only 1....2) ER's with an ambulance ride, because I was in the tunnel, and had the attack, so the children's hospital ER sent me via ambulance to my hospital's ER....it was a lovely bill, but the hospital sent a therapist lady (cant remember what her title is right now) to recount the experience....
Check with your OB, to see if they could recommend something....I want to say it was an aromatherapist, because she massaged my feet with orange scented oil, and made me go through the tunnel in my head, but it really helped.
Oh my gosh! This is all so normal...I hope! I have been feeling the same way. I keep thinking that maybe I don't have the Mummy gene. Everyone we have told is so excited and I'm totally freaked out. I can't help but feel sad that my independence and freedom are slipping away. I see people with toddlers and become filled with dread...I don't know if I want one of those little creatures in my house (hee-hee). I also have anxiety...my GYN said it was fine to take my meds at least until the 3rd trimester. Obviously, go with what your MD says but I think there are ways to manage. A little wisdom that my sister told me is that it's really good to feel this way now. She said when she had her first baby she was so excited to be pregnant that she never really took the time to think about how her life will change. Instead, it was a little bit of a shocker when the baby was born. Good luck to you and know that so many others are in the same boat!
Be sure to get plenty of calcium and protein! I'm glad you're feeling better! At my first doctor's appointment, they talked about nutrition with me, went over my diet, told me what I needed to eat more of (protein!)
I have recently been feeling this same way, and it's a terrible way to feel. Plus the hormones aren't helping at all. Hang in there. I'm just taking it hour by hour, day by day. I was so excited to get pregnant, but now I'm really freaked out. I simply don't feel ready, even though I thought I was.
This is a great place to vent and discuss all these feelings, obviously you're not alone.