Anxiety Attacks ?

coffeeaddiction21

I've been extreemly stressed lately and it just keeps building up. I got my first anxiety attack after having to rush my son to the hospital and him being admitted for RSV.

I'm wondering if my anxiety attacks are PPD related even though i'm not dealing with depression. I'm not sad, I don't have mood swings, or break down crying over nothing. I keep finding myself feeling like i'm 12ft under water though. My chest feels like a ton of bricks is on top of it and i'm struggling to breathe.

Do the anxiety attacks work themselves out with my hormones or should I talk to my doctor about this? I hate taking medication and EBF so I don't want anything in my son's system.

complex14

I had a HORRIBLE panic  attack yesterday morning while driving on the turnpike. I had to pull over and catch my breath. My heart was beating so fast and the cars were rushing by me. I felt like I would die....

I had suffered from anxiety/panic attacks most of my life and had it under control with medication but now that I am pregnant doc has taken me off all meds and this happened.

I'm afraid to drive alone now cause i dont want anything happening to me or baby. I know my reply probably wasnt helpful, just wanted u to know ur not alone. 

 

young-mommy2B

the first 3-4 months or so I did not have PPD but HORRRRRRIBLE anxiety and panic attacks... the doctor said it is basically the same deal.. (after birth hormone changes etc.) 

I was put on medication for those months.. so I would talk to your doctor. 

TessaTru

I suffer from anxiety and my DR. just prescribed sertraline, generic of zoloft.  He said it is safe to use while BFing.  I noticed a change right away....you could be suffering from PP Anxiety.  I would talk to your Dr. It has helped me a lot!!!  I was constantly worried about EVERYTHING! I couldn't sleep at night, and would have anxiety attacks....it took me this long to ask about, but I am glad I did.