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Panic attacks after loss

panucci1314panucci1314 member
in February 2015 Moms
Hello everyone! I am currently 5 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby, I am very anxious and having panic attacks daily this pregnancy. I had a missed miscarriage at 17 weeks in februaury due to a un diagnosed uti and it was the worst thing that has ever happened to me, I went into full blown labor and had to stay in hosptial for 4 days and have 2 surgeries. I am so nervous this time around anything that happens I feel so anxious and have panic attacks, I know it's not good but not easy to control. Any one else? Any advice?
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  • cannoliohcannolioh member
    First of all, I am sorry for your loss. Have you tried speaking with a counselor? Also, let your doctor know he can prescribe you something if that is what you need, as well as let you come in for peace of mind doppler checks and such.

    I was diagnosed with ptsd after my stillbirth, which was also very traumatic. I ended up having weekly appointments during my last pregnancy, which helped take the edge off, but I still had a lot of anxiety. Finally, on the two year anniversary of my loss I started seeing a therapist, I wish so much I would have done it sooner. 

    Congratulations on your rainbow baby. I wish you nothing but the best.
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  • ForeverAmberNicoleForeverAmberNicole member
    I'm so Sorry for your loss! Hugs! Hopefully a counselor will help. Congrats on your rainbow baby! Have you gone to the pregnancy after loss board. They have positive Mantras posted to say to yourself. Maybe someone there can be more helpful.
     
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  • Mrsgclark81Mrsgclark81 member

    Hi there,

    I'm sorry for your loss. I went through a similar experience in March. I went into premature labor with my son at 20weeks. I had an undiagnosed infection as well. So far I've only had one freak out during this pregnancy and that was because my insurance was trying to place me at the same doctors office where I lost my Baby boy. I have not been to counseling, I've kind of just coped by praying and trying to keep busy with my family.

    The other ladies gave good advice about seeing a counselor.

    I created a vision board of the things that I want to manifest in my life.

     Maybe daily affirmations and creating a vision board will help to some extent.



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  • Beth.1212Beth.1212 member
    I'm so, so sorry that you are going through this. Please accept my condolences for your loss. 

    I know how awful panic attacks are and how out of control they make you feel. What you're feeling is understandable, but you don't need to suffer indefinitely. I echo PP. Please seek the help of a therapist. The right one should be able to help you, both improving your quality of life and optimizing the growth environment of your current baby. (I'm no expert, but from what I understand, managing stress helps your baby to develop well.)

    Also, I find that when I'm stressed, it helps to get a little exercise. For me, that's taking a walk, especially in the woods, or dancing. Someone else I know swears by vacuuming and gardening. I know that exercise won't cure panic attacks, but it may help a little with your overall stress. 

    I wish you the best of luck. 
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