PPA

jamiefour

Is anyone else suffering from this? I was just researching online and it seems as if I have this. It started around 3 weeks PP. I get very anxious and feel like I am having panic attacks all the time. I have little appetite and now I'm having trouble falling asleep. My Dr put me back on Paxil which I took before I got pregnant so hopefully I will feel better soon. Anyone deal with this and have any insight or things I can do to get through this.

daronsmommy

Yes, I am dealing with it too. I have had severe anxiety since DS2 was born. It started in the hospital. I have panic attacks when I think about other people taking care of my baby. I have a very hard time leaving him, even with DH. I don't have any suggestions on how to deal with it, I just wanted you to know, you're not alone. Hugs!

jamiefour

Thanks. I hope you feel better too. How long did it take you to feel better last time?

daronsmommy

jamiefour:

Thanks. I hope you feel better too. How long did it take you to feel better last time?

With DS1, I would say it took 9 or 10 months before the anxiety settled down. With him, my anxiety was sleeping. For some reason, I thought he was going to die in his sleep and it kept me awake at night. He slept in bed with me, in my arms, until he was 6 months, then moved to his crib. When he was in his room, I woke up to every tiny sound, and still do. I think around 10 months was when I really became okay with him going to sleep. I didn't take any meds last time though.