Ever Since i had her....

[Ava's Mommy]

Alright so here is the deal, Ever since i had my daughter, my body, mind has gone crazy! Every day i worry, about something new going wrong. Worried something is going to happen to me. Then i have acid reflux, and everytime that hits real bad, i think something even worse is going on. I have been on meds for anti stress, but they seem to make things worse. My husband doesn't help the whole thing either. He was more worried about Derek Jeter (spelling) getting hit today then me having a panic attack. I've been really good about them, but it seems any time i feel something new with my body, i tend to panic. Things that may be normal parts of getting older, (Ps I'm only 22). I just don't know what to do anymore, i hate living in a bubble afaird of what is going to happen next. I can't wait to get away to disney this fall, but again i'm scared that my stress, and panic feeling are going to distroy my trip. Any Advice?

 

[Froggyswife]

Is this a new baby if so you may be experiencing post partem depression which have physical as well as emotional symptoms.

 

[Rachie0507]

It is tough being a parent and having so much responsibility. I would suggest talking to your doctor and maybe trying some therapy/meds for anxiety. Good luck

 

[Ava's Mommy]

she is now 2, but this has been going on for over a year 1/2

 

[HayGan]

The birth of a child is a life changing event and along with it come many different emotions. I would recommend that you talk with your doctor about your feelings lately. He/she would be the best person to talk to about it.

 

[Froggyswife]

I would definitely see my doctor about this especially if it has been going on that long. Meds for anxiety would probably be a good thing to look into.

 

[dmslush]

Have you spoken to your dr about checking your thyroid? Depression is a side effect of hypothyroidism. When my hypothyroidism was not being treated properly, I would have serious bouts of catastrophic thinking. There would be days that I was convienced that would be the day that I would die. I had my entire funeral planned out, because I was confident that I wouldn't live much longer. Once my thyroid disease was being properly managed, those thoughts just stopped.

Good Luck!

 

[lisajl]

Definately sounds like you need some expert help. Please talk to your doctor, they can help with these things.
Good luck and little (pixie dust) coming your way.

 

[saucymb]

Definitely talk to your doctor. My son was born in March; two weeks later I had terrible chest pains, we called the paramedics because we thought I was having a heart attack. 6 hours later in the ER I was told I had had an anxiety attack. I went on meds. 8 attacks, 4 doctors, and 4 weeks later, we finally discovered that I had gall stones and tomorrow I am having my gall bladder removed.

My pain was in my chest, and it was similar to severe acid reflux pain. I am so glad I insisted to those doctors that it was not anxiety or panic. I reached the point very quickly where I wouldn't even leave the house for fear of another attack.

Talk to your doctor. Good luck!

 

[Sonya]

I had the same thing happen, and DS was 2yo when I finally went on meds to stop it. Now I don't have the constant worries like I did have, I can lead a more normal life. Having a baby is a big deal, both emotionally and physically. Your DH needs to understand what you are going through, you need to talk with him one on one. And talk to a Dr, there are meds that work right away and some that take time to work, both in combination can be wonderful. Also find someone who you can talk to, a close friend who will just listen, your mom who has been there down the parent road, or a professional. DO IT! You will be a better person and parent if you get some help.

 

[shortbun]

I know lots of moms who have experienced high anxiety after they became parents. It's something a doctor can help with or refer you to a social worker if the basic anti anxiety meds don't help. Don't beat up on yourself or your husband. He isn't feeling what you're feeling but some time when baseball is NOT on, sit him down and explain that you need him to be a soft place for you to seek reassurance. Tell him that's one of the reasons you adore him(men love to be adored! lol!). I get massage once in a while to relax me physically. I get my emotional support from my girlfriends when my husband is focused elsewhere-it does happen to every couple. I'm sure I'm not there for him sometimes too, just not aware of when. Love, take a hot soak, don't eat before you go to bed. Stay away from red sauce, pop/soda and things with citric acid in them(fruit flavorings). If that doesn't keep the acid reflux away, you might have something else going on. Be able to show a doctor what you've eaten when the pain appears so he/she is clear if you are not triggering it.

 

[dis-me]

Alright so here is the deal, Ever since i had my daughter, my body, mind has gone crazy! Every day i worry, about something new going wrong. Worried something is going to happen to me. Then i have acid reflux, and everytime that hits real bad, i think something even worse is going on. I have been on meds for anti stress, but they seem to make things worse. My husband doesn't help the whole thing either. He was more worried about Derek Jeter (spelling) getting hit today then me having a panic attack. I've been really good about them, but it seems any time i feel something new with my body, i tend to panic. Things that may be normal parts of getting older, (Ps I'm only 22). I just don't know what to do anymore, i hate living in a bubble afaird of what is going to happen next. I can't wait to get away to disney this fall, but again i'm scared that my stress, and panic feeling are going to distroy my trip. Any Advice?

Hey, I'm not a mother but I am the same age as you and have also just started getting the whole panic attack thing also over something happening to me and getting sick. Although I havent had a baby, I have also just had some big changes in my life. Not much to say but and please please feel free to pm me for a chat with someone who is going through the same thing

 

[ChrisnSteph]

I would definitely see my doctor about this especially if it has been going on that long. Meds for anxiety would probably be a good thing to look into.

I agree with this. After the birth of my second child, I went through exactly what you are now going through. Panic attacks, anxiety, headaches became brain tumors, stomach pains became something worse - it seemed like it would never end. I had test after test for every little thing. In fact I'd convince myself so much that I was dying of something that I'd actually have "symptoms". This went on for almost a year, and it drove my dh and my friends nuts. My doctor was very understanding, and finally referred me to a psychologist who put me on meds. After about 3 months I was finally able to rid myself of those negative thoughts. Even now I still occasionally get those pangs of worry and have health anxiety. But I recognize it now and I'm able to try and steer my mind the opposite direction. I know it's difficult, but you'll get through it. Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor about it.