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PPA anyone?

BrianeMCBrianeMC member
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I think I may have post partaum anxiety. The thoughts that run through my head are beginning to make it hard to focus. I can't find the words I am trying to say and I used to be able to multitask, not anymore. When my baby wakes up to eat around 3-4am I can not fall back asleep due to my nagging thoughts about if everything is ready for tomorrow, if he will wake up again, if I will be late to work, if he doesn't wake up, if I don't wake up, and the list goes on and on. It makes my heart feel like it's coming out of my chest some nights. Is anyone else dealing with this kind of anxiety? I just recently discovered there was such thing as PPA instead of PPD.  I seem to be better through out the day, but night time I am a mess!

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Re: PPA anyone?

  • homebirdhomebird member

    I had anxiety issues that were triggered when my daughter was born. Mine continued long after birth, so it wasn't PPA, but there is such a thing.

    If your anxiety is interfering with your normal life (ability to sleep, eat, etc) I would say it's a problem that needs to be checked out. Having a baby makes even the most balanced people feel nervous, but the fact that you can't sleep at night and you're having physical symptoms (fast and hard heart rate) seems like a red flag to me.

    I would mention something to your doctor about it. You might need to consider therapy and/or medication, even if it's just a temporary thing. 


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  • JuneBug86JuneBug86 member

    Yep, I could have written your post exactly. Except I didn't get help for it and it went on way too long. I only got help for it and depression recently. I started therapy and prozac last week. So far it is helping a little bit but not much. I know it takes a while longer to work though. 

    Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor about it. I wish I would have a long time ago. 

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  • BrianeMCBrianeMC member
    Thank you so much for your feedback ladies! I am really hesitant to take meds. I am the type of person that won't even take tylenol for a headache. Hopefully after talking to my doctor he will be able to give me several options to help deal with what I am going through. I am sorry you ladies are going through the same thing Sad
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    imageBrianeMC:
    Thank you so much for your feedback ladies! I am really hesitant to take meds. I am the type of person that won't even take tylenol for a headache. Hopefully after talking to my doctor he will be able to give me several options to help deal with what I am going through. I am sorry you ladies are going through the same thing Sad

    First off...I'm sorry.  I've could have written your post myself and even agree with this above post of yours.  Mine hit me like a mack truck at 7 months PP.  You are having panic attacks and I developed horrible insomnia b/c of this.  It made my racing thoughts and depression even worse!!!  It was pure Hell!  I would seek help asap...I'm seeing red flags here as well.  I was so fearful of meds as well, but after I FINALLY got the right meds and dosages my life was me again.  I mean, I still struggle from time to time and am still dealing with getting back to "me."  My therapist, phyciatrist and meds have all helped me LOTS!!  Please don't fear the meds, they will help and they are only temporary.  I'm on 3 and weaned from 600mgs down to 50mgs on one and plan to start weaning off another one next month. 

    I felt hopeless, lost, sad, anxious and feared the worse and had BAD insomnia.  I was a hot mess!  Please seek help...you will feel much better.

    PPD/PPA Mom...it has been super hard, but I'm making it! Slow steps...
    Mom to Carter (6), and Calianne (1).  
    Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!


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  • hopefulmom81hopefulmom81 member

    I have had anxiety at different moments through my life, but they went to debilitating levels PP.

    You are definitely not alone, and it is common to have a lot happen at night because you have time to think.  During the day, there are things that keep you occupied, so it might not be noticeable.

    Maybe think about seeking out some sort of therapy? 

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