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Breathing Anxiety

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Moms with anxiety: I’m in my second trimester and I have not been able to get off the proverbial anxiety hamster wheel for about a week and a half now and I wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this pregnant or even has any encouraging advice—About a week and half ago the dreaded shortness of breath hit me like a ton of bricks during pregnancy and it really exacerbated my anxiety—I started having an intense fear that my baby wasn’t getting enough oxygen or that I was causing my blood oxygen level to be low. I called my OB and they assured me everything is fine. I do know that everything is fine due to the shear fact that if I can distract myself--- I breath fine and nothing is wrong, but when I think about it—I start paying close attention to my breath and my anxiety starts up. My doctor told me, “just try not to think about it,” Ugh, I wish it was that easy. ☹ I did immediately get back into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but this is a slow process. I have another session today—really hoping it starts making a difference soon. I think my biggest fear is that my actions—innate or intentional—affect my baby and the responsibility feels so heavy sometimes.
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Re: Breathing Anxiety

  • emeraldcity603emeraldcity603 member
    Hi, we like to keep the board free of one of posts like this. We have a mega question thread that this post could be posted in. It’s pinned to the top of the board. 

    I have had anxiety and it manifests in me feeling like I can’t breathe. I just focus on trying to relax my body. My baby isn’t suffering and I don’t ever call or see medical professionals about it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have a dog I pet that lowers my anxiety. I also try to get out and be social because when I stay home too much my anxiety increases. 
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  • lily.hazellily.hazel member
    Hey! I have generalized anxiety disorder for which I take daily medication. Are you on medication as well? CBT is helpful, but if you’re having frequent panic attacks/anxiety spirals and aren’t already taking medication for it, I’d look into asking your doctor about anxiety medications that are safe to take in pregnancy (or increasing your dose if you’re already taking something). It may be helpful to know also that anxiety can be heightened in pregnancy simply because of changing/increased hormone levels.
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