Those dealing with PP anxiety

AmberLiz99 · July 2014

What have you foud that has helped you cope? What things do you do each day to keep out the anxiety?

I've just had this set in during the last week or two, and I hate how I feel ad how I don't want to leave the house with the kids anymore, but I get so frustrated staying home. It's not like me, and I need to cope better than I am right now.

Dixon813 · July 2014

I agree with Dani, having something to do each day helps - for me it especially helps to get out of the house. It's not always easy, but I feel like I handle thing better when I'm out than when I'm cooped up at home all day. The other thing that saves me is DH does bedtime every night. So I know that come 8/9 I'm "done" and can run an errand alone, do chores, paint my nails, whatever I want to do.

It's tough and I have hard days/moments.

lnbtaa15 · July 2014

I was having some really bad anxiety especially when it came to LO's bedtime. It got to the point were I was not sleeping no matter how tired I was. I finally went to the doctor and I was put on Zoloft which has helped. The first couple of days on the medication, I did not like the way it made me feel as it kind of made me feel nauseous and just off. I felt kind of bad about needing medication but I found out my mom also had anxiety after having me and that other family members are on medication for it as well.

thomas930 · July 2014

I had to go one meds (Zoloft) to get to a manageable state. My anxiety was getting so bad that I was no longer sleeping and I couldn't leave the house with out having panic attacks. I wasn't enjoying my time with my kids because I was always so stressed out and worried about whatever was coming next.

Now that I'm on meds I can take care of myself and my kids and I'm exercising again which is a nice way to relieve stress that might build up in the day. I'm also sleeping better which helps me better manage my mental health. I'm enjoying life again.

smashton14th · July 2014

I have dealt with anxiety and some depression. The problem is my depression happens when i am home all day and my anxiety happens when i am out with the kids. I get the most anxious when a lot of people are crowding around me and DS. My friend told me that focusing on breathing can help prevent a panic attack.

nicole mackenzie · July 2014

I take 75 Mgs Zoloft once a day.

At home I made myself a list of things I want to get done and do one of those things.

I also try really hard to take the dog for a walk. Spending time outside helps me feel less depressed.

And then I try to have one outing a week. I make myself do it no matter how antisocial I feel. I need the interaction with other adults.

I try to take it easy on myself and let myself be antisocial on occasion.

And lastly I see a counselor

AmberLiz99 · July 2014

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. It helps to hear what other people are doing to help them.

We made it out today to the library for my son's story time, and I was able to do a load of laundry and scrub the bathroom so I'm trying not to feel bad about all the other things I feel like I should have done. I feel the worst because the anxiety makes it very hard for me to be patient with my 3 year old, and I don't want to loose my temper with him. He doesn't deserve that. Getting dinner ready has also become a huge stressor. Sounds crazy, but for some reason that gets to me almost every day. I'm about to go tackle that before dd wakes up or dh gets home. One day at a time I guess!

Mrs.Kohalic17 · July 2014

I'm taking Zoloft & it's helped me feel like myself again. I wasn't sleeping or really eating much, could barely get off the couch let alone leave the house.

Worst of all, I started getting frustrated & angry with DS when he was screaming his head off. That's when I knew it was time to ask for help. But ditto everyone else about getting out of the house or getting some time to yourself. It really does make a difference!

Yogini6911 · July 2014

Ditto about the Zoloft. I never thought that I would need it but going back to work shined the spotlight on my issues. The first few days that I took it I thought that my jaw felt weird (like weak or something) but that was the only side effect.

It definitely helps me feel almost normal again and helps me deal with the stress involved in working FT and caring for DS.

selina1113 · July 2014

If the pressure of finding time to make dinner is a trigger, is there someone you can ask to help with meals? For example can you confide in your mom or best friend how it makes your anxiety worse and ask them to make a freezer meal for you? Or talk to DH about bringing take out or pizza home once a week? I think most loved ones would love to help if they knew how.

AmberLiz99 · July 2014

selina1113 said:
If the pressure of finding time to make dinner is a trigger, is there someone you can ask to help with meals? For example can you confide in your mom or best friend how it makes your anxiety worse and ask them to make a freezer meal for you? Or talk to DH about bringing take out or pizza home once a week? I think most loved ones would love to help if they knew how.

My closest family is a few hours away, but dh and I talked and he's trying to be understanding. I think it's hard for him to comprehend, but he's trying. I'm going to plan ahead more for meals to try to help

nycgirlkat · July 2014

I'm on Ativan and Lexapro here...I was out of my mind with anxiety!!! My baby is colicky and I was a mess. Couldn't eat or sleep. I didn't want to socialize, I didn't want to see anyone. I was always waiting for the next scream-fest. I got help around 8 weeks pp and I'm feeling so much better. I can take the Ativan twice a day, but I now only need it once. Don't be afraid to ask for help!!! It's a hard step to take, but I had hit bottom and needed help so I called the social worker from the hospital I gave birth in and they helped me out.

rtv3 · July 2014

Definitely talking to someone. DH is my rock, even when he's at work (like tonight) he'll take the time to talk to me and bring me down.
Major hugs as you work this out!

AmberLiz99 · July 2014

rtv3 said:
Definitely talking to someone. DH is my rock, even when he's at work (like tonight) he'll take the time to talk to me and bring me down.
Major hugs as you work this out!

Yah, I am realizing I need to find someone I can talk to. Dh tries to be patient, but he's so stressed out at work and needs to vent about that, so I always feel bad adding to his stress. Maybe that will be my goal this week.

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