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Anxiety

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HelenF35 · 04/02/2016 17:21

I have been suffering from anxiety on and off since pregnancy. Im sure it is exacerbated by lack of sleep as I had bad spd for several months and my son doesn't sleep more than a couple of hours at a time. I haven't been to the doctor as I'm worried they will put me on anti depressants and I hate them. My partner doesn't understand what is wrong with me. I'm not sure he wants to either. Can anyone that has been in a similar situation give me any advice?

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nowayjose1 · 06/02/2016 20:13

Hi,

Please go to the Dr and just explain how you are feeling. I was having terrible anxiety and it turned out it was caused by a thyroid problem which often shows itself after having a child.

There are some great meds for anxiety. I was on sertraline a low dosage until my thryoid sorted itsself out.

Hope you feel better x

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HelenF35 · 08/02/2016 20:15

Thanks, am going to make an appointment. Am terrified but I need to do it.

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nowayjose1 · 08/02/2016 22:24

Don't be terrified. The lack of sleep will be making you feel worse like you say. You will feel better I promise. Anxiety is just our bodies way of reacting to stress. My partner didnt understand anything about anxiety which was very frustrating. x

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stargirl1701 · 08/02/2016 22:25

I had this with DD1. The GP referred me for ACT therapy. It was excellent.

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HelenF35 · 10/02/2016 10:28

He just tells me to snap out of it and stop worrying about things that are never going to happen. I feel like he takes the piss out of me.

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HelenF35 · 11/02/2016 08:56

I went to the doc yesterday and she was really helpful. I'm going to do an online cbt course and possibly start beta blockers once I've stopped breastfeeding.