Anxiety, Panic Attacks, And Depression Suddenly In Week 27 Posted: 08-05-07 18:38pm
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
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Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Location: lancashire
Posted: 08-05-07 19:01pm
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!
