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AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member
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Hi.  Today, I was diagnosed with anxiety (I guess not technically PPA because DS is 15 months old, but we just weaned 1.5 months ago).  I've had anxiety for many periods in my life, but nothing this severe. 

DS had some medical issues for the last month (which turned out not to be a medical issue at all) and it has thrown me into having pretty bad anxiety, especially regarding him.  It is hard for me to be around him by myself without almost breaking down.  Soemtimes I just walk around my house because I don't know what to do with him.  He's a challenging toddler, but should not make me feel this way. 

My Dr put me on 10mg lexapro today and I'm feeling pretty crappy.  I was on lexapro for a few months back in 2008 and I remember feeling like this for a week or so back then as well, but then I felt better.  I feel really bad because my DH is home today and I've been hanging out in our room because I just can't deal with taking care of DS.  I know I have taken the first step to get better though and I know I will be back to being a good (in my eyes) mom to DS as soon as I can be. 

So that is my story.  If anyone has any advice please give it.  I am wondering if it would be a good idea to find a therapist as well.  I have a check up in a month, but am thinking about calling my Dr for a recommendation for one tomorrow.

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  • MrsSilkyMrsSilky

    I just posted a very similar story to yours. My son is almost 14 months old and I started having severe anxiety and depression just after his first birthday.  Unlike yours I believe mine was brought on by worries about my on health and an irrational fear of dying because I haven't been feeling well. After many doctors visits to the ENT and primary care physician and the emergency room I have been diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression. I too am on Lexapro and Xanax but still feel crazy.

     I'm a counselor by profession and to answer your question I would see a therapist if possible.  I'm currently seeing someone that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (to deal with my irrational belief system).  I have my second appointment today so I can't speak to the effectiveness, but I at least feel like I can CONTROL something by going.  Good luck to you.

     

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