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Riley1989 · 03/12/2021 23:46

I’m absolutely terrified. I’m 6 days in both me and hubby positive. I had my baby, DD1, 4 weeks ago so am exceptionally sleep deprived and still recovering from my Csection. I have really awful symptoms. Severe headache, aches and pains everywhere, kidney pain, diarrhoea, nausea, weakness like I have never felt I can’t even lift my new baby up. The worst symptom I am having though is a feeling of impending doom. I literally feel like the grim reaper is waiting for me. I know that sounds so dramatic but it’s a sensation/feeling I have never felt before. Does anyone know if this is a common symptom or should I be calling someone to say I’m getting worse?! Hubby is being amazing as he is basically asymptomatic so he is looking after both me and baby all at the same time on very little sleep. I need to be better for my new baby ASAP but I feel like I’m literally teetering on the edge of dying because of the impending doom. It’s terrifying

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DementedPanda · 03/12/2021 23:55

Sounds awful! Could be you are having a panic attack. Deep calm breaths, don't focus on how you are feeling, distracted yourself.. Read, listen to music or watch TV. It's hard I know!

Seek medical advice, they will help.

Aquamarine1029 · 03/12/2021 23:59

I would be seeking medical attention.

vinoandbrie · 04/12/2021 00:00

Please seek urgent medical advice. Wishing you better Congratulations on your new addition too.

wolfstarling · 04/12/2021 00:02

Op you need rest and help do you have family who can help? Congratulations on your baby and sorry you are going through this just now.

ElinorOliphant · 04/12/2021 00:02

Gosh you poor thing,I can’t imagine looking after a newborn while being ill.

Your hormones must be all over the place,but also I have heard people say emotionally they were all over the place when they had Covid (and that’s without a baby).

Really hope you turn a corner soon.

SnarkyBag · 04/12/2021 00:07

I think for your own peace of mind you should seek some medical advice. I would imagine a combination of post birth hormones and covid are quite a potent mix!
I’m certain you will be fine but even once you recover from covid take care of yourself. I was very unwell with severe food poisoning when my son was the same age and it triggered my PND.
I really hope you feel better soon

bumblefeline · 04/12/2021 00:12

If you are worried OP call for help.

I think I had very similar symptoms on about the same day unvaccinated. The gastric symptoms were awful. I could feel pain in every joint. Keep topped up on the fluids and paracetamol if you can. I got through so many boxes. It eased for me and hopefully it will for you as well. You have to deal with a newborn as well as get yourself better.

JanglyBeads · 04/12/2021 00:41

Yes it is known that covid can lead to feelings similar to those you describe. Sleep deprivation and the ups and downs of those first few weeks post natal won’t be helping either.

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Riley1989 · 04/12/2021 01:01

Thank you all. I just feel so ill it’s scary. I’m 32 and unvaccinated. It first started as a bog standard cold and we only did a test to be safe because of the baby and we were both positive. Now I’m really ill but hubby is ok. I can honestly say I have never been this ill before and I can now see why people have sadly died from this virus. I can feel it attacking my body and it’s terrifying. Hoping I turn a corner soon as it’s messing with me mentally now as well. I feel like a really shit mum as I literally can’t look after my baby.

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PrincessNutNuts · 04/12/2021 01:17

I've had the impending doom thing described to me by a medic as your body telling you to seek help.

I was going to ask you your symptoms and if you've got a pulse oximeter, but don't tell me, ring 111, or your GP in the morning if you think it can wait 'til then.

I expect you've read the nhs advice but I include it here just in case.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/how-to-treat-symptoms-at-home/

Snugglybuggly · 04/12/2021 01:25

@Riley1989

Why no vaccine

junebirthdaygirl · 04/12/2021 01:40

This happened me in the middle of Covid and l am vaccinated. I felt so sick and actually said to my dh am l dying l felt so bad. I was practically in a panic attack with the feelings. Luckily he stayed very calm. Someone described it to me later as the virus attacks your nervous system so your whole body is in fight or flight as it tries to fight back. I genuinely don't know how l would have managed a new baby as well so not surprising its so difficult. I did turn the corner about day 6/7 although l was still flattened. Do contact your GP for advice though as everyone is reacting differently .
I hope you begin to feel better .

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Riley1989 · 04/12/2021 02:47

Just called 111 waiting for a ooh GP to call me back

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HoollyWugger · 04/12/2021 02:53

Glad you've made the call OP; I hope you don't have to wait too long for a callback x

PrincessNutNuts · 04/12/2021 12:04

I'm glad you did and I hope you got some help @Riley1989

Let us know how you're doing when you can.

cherin · 04/12/2021 12:53

You might have a combination of covid and bog standard post natal depression…I know it sounds impossible but try to “give yourself some grace”. If you’re reaching out to ask for help it means that you ARE being a good mum and doing the best that you can. Anxiety is normal, and feeling sad and scared is also normal. Most new mums go through similar feelings even when there’s no physical sickness in addition, and I can tell you: you’ll get to the other side and everything will be easier! I hope the doctor call back soon, and you get the medical help you need. Don’t be scared of talking about your anxiety, they are professionals and will do their best to help you with this, too. I wish you all the best, really.

Cornettoninja · 04/12/2021 13:00

I’m glad you’ve called 111

Just to reiterate what’s already been said, a sense of impending doom along with other general feeling a bit off symptoms is a symptom in itself. Not saying this is necessarily you OP, but it’s a known symptom with sepsis, preceding heart attacks or strokes and sometimes seizures. Anyone reading this would be right to seek further medical advice if they experience it or someone tells them they are.

Rade · 04/12/2021 13:06

I do hope you are ok OP, you sound quite poorly.

You might have a combination of covid and bog standard post natal depression
I was going to post exactly this. I remember that feeling of doom as though it was yesterday and not 26 years ago.
I also had it with covid, around day 5, quite weepy.

Let your husband look after the baby entirely if possible.

SirVixofVixHall · 04/12/2021 13:12

I wonder if you also have a kidney infection? The impending doom feeling is common with this.
Hope you get seen today OP.

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