Anxiety

[Bexmun]

Help!!

I'm two weeks postpartum to my beautiful little girl but my enjoyment is being completely destroyed by anxiety. I'm completely convinced that I'm going to get cancer and leave my children without a mummy. I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow as I'm worried about Breast cancer and I have a mole that is worrying me. I can't seem to escape the feeling of doom and I can't believe I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful life. Does anyone have any experience of this?

[mincymoo124]

Yes I know exactly how you feel... currently lying in bed can't sleep thinking about what if I die and my partner and his family who are completely dysfunctional and I don't get along with will be left bringing up my precious baby. The thought of it makes me cry and I think about it all the time it kills me. I don't see how anything can help with these thoughts I have I am already on citrolapram for anxiety and depression yet I'm still suffering so bad. I hope it goes well at the doctors. Sorry I don't have advice but just know your not alone @Bexmun 

[Bexmun]

Hi mincymoo124,

I just wanted to say thanks for your message of support. I'm doing a bit better but still struggling with the worry of leaving my babies behind. I hope you are doing better x

[MrsPatmore]

These feelings are scary but totally normally. You've just given birth and your hormones will be very unsettled which will be contributing to these feelings. Can you talk to your health visitor or GP?