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Q: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, And Depression Suddenly In Week 27

asked by: doodlebug78 on August 5th, 2007

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Hi Forum,

I've been looking for help and searching everywhere and thus far have yet to find it - hopefully I find it here. Let me start first by saying that I have consulted doctors, gone to the ER, and have an appointment with a psychiatrist 4 days from today. I need to hear what people like me have to say as well though.

Up until last week, I have been very happy in my pregnancy. I love my husband, we don't really have a financial problem, and have been excited about buying clothes for the baby, picking out things for the nursery, and talking with other people I know that are pregnant.

Last week though this all suddenly changed. I started getting panic attacks, and depressed at any mention of the baby, movement of the baby in my belly, seeing my pregnant belly in the mirror, or even seeing a box of diapers or a commercial on TV. Anything related to babies in general causes me to get emotional and break down. At first I thought it was simply due to the impending labor and fear of the unknown, but I've always been fearing that - I've made it no secret. It seems though now I am not excited at all. This depression I am having is horrible, and I am starting to blame the baby. I worry that I will never be happy again. I've lost my appetite and 5 pounds this past week. I've been getting only a few hours of sleep at night. I have been having doubts that I will be one of those mothers you see on TV in the commercials where the mom is just sitting on the couch depressed and the dad is taking care of the baby. I've wanted a baby my whole life and was elated when I found out I was pregnant - why would I feel like this suddenly?

The thing that scares me is how sudden this change in my mood / outlook has happened. Literally overnight I started getting panic attacks and have wanted nothing to do with my baby. I don't rub my belly and talk to him any more, and I cry when I think of how I will feel when they hand him to me after delivery. Will I not want to see him? I am so scared, and need to hear from you - the community - of what you went through when you were pregnant in your third trimester. I need hope.

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stayhappy

replied on August 5th, 2007

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Im not a doctor, but all I can say is I, and I think most women, have a fear of giving birth. Before I had my first child, the bigger my tummy became the more worried I was, and I think the feelings you are experiencing are only natural. As you say, its the fear of the unknown, and I am sure that the birth wont be as bad as you think it might be. I remember when I started in labour and my husband was taking me to the hospital, I was crying my eyes out worrying about the birth. youll be given painkillers, so try and not worry about the pain. With my first, I worried so much about the pain I had an epidural, but just had gas and air with my second. Believe me, once your baby is handed to you, all will be forgotten, its a wonderful feeling. Dont be too hard on yourself and dont let your mind run away with you, fearing the worst! Things are never as bad as you think theyll be. You might be one of these mums that give birth very quickly! I wish you well!

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