Bad dreams and anxiety

sarahsmiles0509

Its now been about 8 weeks since the anxiety hit like a ton of bricks out of nowhere. The irrational thoughts have gotten to the point where I dont know what is real and what thoughts are gonna go away when I start to get through this. I know in my heart that I would never want a life different from what I have with DH and DS. This whole thing has just made me question every aspect of myself as a wife and mom. Have any of you ever been to this point? How did you get through it? I know every person's experience with this is different but it would really help me to know that it really does get better and that it's not going to ruin my life and DH and DS. I feel for everyone here and appreciate the support provided by this board. This experience has really made me appreciate the struggles that everyone faces silently, within themselves and nobody else would understand. (((hugs)))

Amanda2011

My anxiety got so bad this week I was crying the majority of the day. I called my dr and have started Xanax. I took my first dose last night. It did help but felt very drugged. My husband put the baby to bed and I laid down. I have the most trouble with night time. My daughter does not sleep well and that seems to cause my anxiety to get really bad when she wakes up every 20 mins. I had a full on panic attack on Thursday night. It was horrible . I am breast feeding but my dr said that I would need to give formula. I had some guilt about starting the Xanax as I am also on Prozac but I feel much better today. I would call your dr and be honest about how you are feeling. You are not alone and I hope you can find some reliefe. 

jw87

I had PPD with DS #1... and you will feel normal again one day I promise.  Sometimes I can't believe how happy I finally did become (more so than before the PPD hit)... but the PPD is also a reason we waited so long to have another child.

And... I can slowly tell the hormones are causing the PPD to rear-it's ugly head again (since I'm pregnant again) and I can't wait until I can go back on my medication after DS is born. 

Hang in there!