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August 2018 Moms
scottishlass1213
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Anxiety and Being PG
scottishlass1213
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Im a STM here but over the last few years my anxiety has really ramped up and knowing we were going to have our second, I went off meds last summer.
Basically my anxiety, as random as it sounds is that I’m constantly worried about not feeling well or getting sick somewhere and not having any control of the situation.
With my first DS I did have food aversions and felt blah but this time around it’s all day long and then I am making it worse because I keep worrying about throwing up. I know I sound like a crackpot lol but it’s a huge fear of mine. I can barely handle when DS is sick.
Im 7w1 day. Anyone out there like me? I’m scared to go to work or go anywhere right now. Luckily I can work from home but I don’t want to push it. I work at a University and we’re closed for Winter Break starting next week so I’m hoping if I make it through that I’ll be okay and back to normal.
Basically my anxiety, as random as it sounds is that I’m constantly worried about not feeling well or getting sick somewhere and not having any control of the situation.
With my first DS I did have food aversions and felt blah but this time around it’s all day long and then I am making it worse because I keep worrying about throwing up. I know I sound like a crackpot lol but it’s a huge fear of mine. I can barely handle when DS is sick.
Im 7w1 day. Anyone out there like me? I’m scared to go to work or go anywhere right now. Luckily I can work from home but I don’t want to push it. I work at a University and we’re closed for Winter Break starting next week so I’m hoping if I make it through that I’ll be okay and back to normal.
Re: Anxiety and Being PG
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DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
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DS: Born 5-17-16
I am also struggling with anxiety at the moment. In general I can be an anxious person but I've never felt this (as you also said) "loss of control" feeling. The nausea is starting for me this week (6 weeks 4 days) and I got a stomach bug a few days ago to top it off. I've only been at my new job for four months and I felt terrible calling in sick.
I've been doing relaxation/meditation with videos on youtube twice a day and telling myself "this will pass" as a reminder that I won't be nauseous forever. See if you can find a mantra that works for you.
If your fear if letting people/work down because you're feeling ill, try not to feel guilty. Many people get pregnant and get ill, I've had coworkers go off for weeks at a time when pregnant and I never judge them as harshly as I am currently judging myself. Like the other bumpies are saying though, try talking to your care provider about how you are feeling and see if hey have any suggestions. Feel free to reach out to me too at any time as I think we are both experiencing very similar feelings/tensions
This year is the first year of my life (33) where I've even been able to consider TTC and we fell on the 4th month. The last two weeks have been filled with fear and dread and panic and nausea. I'm literally terrified of vomiting. It makes me feel like I can't catch my breath and will suffocate. I do totally understand that for people who don't suffer with this it's seems rediculous but believe me when you live with these fears every day it's very very real. I have had times where I can't leave the house for fear of panicking and I work with the public so always concerned about getting a sickness bug. The best thing to do in my opinion is find other people who suffer too that you can vent to. It's important not to take on the other people's phobias or worries as it's easy to pick up more. But venting to people who understand makes you feel like you are not alone and you are not crazy. It's just that our brains have become sensitised to certain situations. If you need to chat, I'm here. But we will get through this, we will be ok.
I live in in fear of the stomach bug too. It’s definitely happened with a 4 year old in daycare but I’m constantly paranoid when he tells me his stomach hurts etc. I’ve literally ran from him when he’s sick (DH was here).
Im sitting here even debating going to work but I know I need to and can’t work from home every day as I’m in Human Resources.
We have plans Saturday with the entire family that I am already dreading and debating the what if’s and maybe not even going.
Definitely would love love to chat more!
My husband and I waited to conceive until I was in good health and stable. Went off medication and conceived the 1st month of trying. I'm considered high risk and have had pretty bad mood swings already. During manic episodes, much anxiety, worrying and insomnia. Currently feeling depressed episode with excess tiredness, disinterest, repetitive negative thoughts and poor self image.
I appreciate you all sharing, I feel alone through this because many do not understand mental health and have bad views and stigmas. I even had a member of my family tell me I shouldn't have children because of my condition which caused me such shame and turmoil. Thank you so much for sharing and contributing insight it means so much to me during my journey.
I found it helpful to fit a 5 minute walk/escape in throughout the day as often as possible and especially before a meeting. Bonus if it was outside in fresh air. Hopefully the winter break you have coming up will help since your pregnancy will have moved along by the time you go back. I second others saying to talk with your doctor if you feel it isn't possible to cope with your anxiety unmedicated but I also 100% get it if you're really trying to avoid medication. I cannot wait to go back on mine in 9 months I feel like a completely different person. Best wishes; you will get through it!