Anxious

[pregnantnanxious]

Hi all, not new but name changed. I'm due in a few weeks and for the last few months I've been so anxious. I don't even really know why, i just have this awful feeling of impending doom and I feel nervous because I'm not 'in control' if that makes sense? I want everything to be perfect for baby to the point I'm really overthinking everything. I really can't explain my thoughts but I'm sick of having this pit in my stomach when I want to be excited for the babies arrival. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm already on citalopram and don't particularly want to increase my dose. Is this a normal part of pregnancy?

Hi,
i also felt like this leading up to my birth, I ended up getting diagnosed with PND which i feel started at the beginning of my pregnancy. I know how it feels and I spent such a long time worrying about the birth but everything turned out fine, I ended up opting for a C section so I had more control. I’m still struggling with PND 6 months after the birth so please look after yourself when the baby is born and don’t be afraid to ask for help/ increase dose if it means your mind feels better - I wish I would have sought help sooner. I would like to say ‘impending doom’ is normal but I’m not sure, I can reassure you though that I felt that too and the baby was perfectly healthy.