No sleep and anxious?

clwunc55

Did anyone on this board have symtoms that presented as anxiety. I had a traumatic delivery and ended up back in the hospital 2 days after delivery with gallstones and gastritis. I havent been able to sleep on my own since I before I had the baby! I have also been coming out of my own skin with anxiety! I tried lots of meds in the beginning because I wanted a quick fix (my OB prescribed) but it just made the symptoms worse. Had bloodwork drawn to makse sure it wasnt anything medical..(of course it wasnt). So I went to a psychiatrist- they put me on prozac for the anxiety, but Im so scared Im never going to fall asleep on my own- (its been 3 1/2 weeks) .and that the anxiety is never going to end..did anyone have this problem.????

my symptoms havent been depression - i dont cry or not want to get out of bed and i dont want to hurt my daughter or myself. all my symtoms are anxiety. anyone else ever presented with these symptoms?

totallyshocked

Honestly.....and its just my opinion....Prozac made my anxiety a million times worse and besides the few hours late night I would pass out I got no sleep, rest and had NO appetite. 

So my doctor switched me to celexa last saturday and WOW what a difference. He informed me that while every anti depressant is different Prozac is one in which you are most likely to experience anxiety or a highten, But some women it does help. All I know is my anxiety seriously is gone, I can sleep and eat again (very well) and my depression is lifting.

It takes trial and error tho. This was the 3rd PP drug I had tried. If its been 3 1/2 weeks Id say you need a switch. GL. HUGS 

wihakayda

Everyone is told about PPD but I've noticed many women on this board mention how they had never even heard of PPA until coming to this board. It would be a good idea to return to your doctor and be upfront with your anxiety and fears of not getting to sleep. There are numerous options for anxiety, and as much as we wish to find the right med on the first try it happens very rarely. The only way to find the med that will work for you is trial and error like pp said. Another option to do in combination with medication is seeing a talk therapist, they may be able to help work out some of the underlying reasons for the anxiety and help with techniques to use on breakthrough anxiety and de-stressing to help fall asleep.

synchrosally

I second the advice to see someone to TALK to.  Cognitive behavioural therapy is very useful for anxiety.  As for not being able to sleep, I found antidepressants never really helped me, but once I started taking sleeping pills and was able to sleep, my symptoms got a hundred times better.  

mommajenb

Going through the same thing right now.  My doctor prescribed paxil--haven't tried it yet not sure if I want to.  Saw a psychologist and she suggested light exercise--to wear out the body to get the mind tired.  Also to try and have someone take care of the baby so I can feel like I can sleep.  So far nothing has worked yet but still trying. 

julybaby23

Hi

I wanted to let you know that I had the same exact problem and it did go away. I think it was anxiety and a little post traumatic stress thrown in for good measure. I got on prozac and tried everything under the sun to sleep. Eventually the following worked:

--having a routine where DH and LO are in the room with me (being away from them made anxiety worse)

--a bath

--a glass of wine (or a few-- I'm not nursing)

-- magnesium

-- iron

-- diet and exercise.

 Hope this helps you. You will sleep again. Also don't get to hung up on it. I was so worried and counting hours. I started going to bed with the goal of just resting. It took the pressure off of trying to sleep. Good luck. You will sleep again.