Anxiety... still

rMe6411 · September 2013

So I thought by the time DD was a year old, the anxiety issues would subside. I've talked to my doctor about it in the past but not recently. The past 9 weeks since I have been home full time with her I have had NO anxiety issues. I've been able to sleep through the night, I feel like she is safe, and I have been able to go out with DH and friends without an anxiety attack forcing me to go home. Tomorrow I start my internship which is the last step before finishing my BA so I must finish. Last night I had the most horrible dream I just can't shake. I dreamt I left DD in a car, for hours, and she was lethargic when I found her to the point my mom was giving her water through a medicine dropper. I woke up in a full panic at 5 am with full body sweats, my heart racing, etc.I couldn't go back to sleep and have been an emotional wreck all day. I really don't want to be on any sort of medication because I believe there is natural ways to deal... or I am hoping. Does anyone still deal with this issue? And what ways do you "cope". This internship is only until December 6th and then I get to stay home for a while again.

AggieDaner · September 2013

First off, if you end up needing anxiety meds, that is neither a failure nor a weakness. Sometimes it's the best solution, period.

Secondly, I went and saw a counselor when Baby Aggie was 6 months old. Not a psychiatrist, a counselor. It was SO WORTH IT and I wish I hadn't waited so long. She helped me talk through my anxiety and a lot of the snakes in my head, and she gave me some great tools for dealing with my natural propensity to let my brain go wild and eat itself with fear and self loathing. I highly, highly recommend it.

Andreabks · September 2013

getting medication to help smooth things out is not a failure. my MIL is trying the "all natural" approach to anxiety, depression and menopause all at the same time and i really wish she'd just go talk to someone to see if there is a medication that could help ease her pain just a little so she could think more clearly.

i've never had anxiety, but i've dealt with depression and cutting and was medicated for a little while. it helped me think clearly enough to talk with a counselor about what was really the issue. it couldn't hurt to at least talk to someone again. if nothing else a counselor may know some of the more "natural" ways to help your anxiety or supplament a low dose medication? idk, just a thought.

T&P for you as you go through all this.

cedenton · September 2013

I agree with everything @aggiedaner said. Talking to a counselor helped me A LOT. You probably have free counselors on campus, but don't be afraid to shop around if you don't feel a connection. That's important IMO. If you have health insurance that will help with the cost I suggest doing some research and trying to find someone who specializes in PPD/PPA.

Also, were you BFing? Have you weaned recently? Those hormones are a bitch!

klp28 · September 2013

I agree with everyone who said that talking to a therapist may be helpful. That said, I saw 3 different therapist between DS's second and seventh months of life and never found it to be helpful. I only mention that in case you decide to do that and it doesn't work for you.

Zoloft literally saved my life. I still occasionally deal with anxiety, but it's not crippling like it was before. I know it's easier said than done, but try to make sure you're eating well and getting enough sleep. Especially the sleep. Everything seems worse when you're weary and tired. Hugs, mama.

rMe6411 · September 2013

Thanks, ladies. It much easier when you don't feel like the only one. I should talk to my doctor now... especially since I just found out I am KTFU again!

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