anxiety during pregnancy

[frazer41]

Hi, I have posted this topic in the past.

Has anyone suffered high anxiety, intrusive thoughts etc during pregnancy?
How was it treated, did it calm down and how was the baby aftewards?

I suffer anxiety after birth of my son and it has always been there in some shape or form. I got preg this year and anxiety was so high I kept passing out. Gp gave me nothing for it and it was awful. I had mc at 8 weeks and since then I have been suffering anxiety, now mild and thoughts which I cant shift.

I have no confidence to try again and that makes me sad as I so want another baby. My gp and hosp wont entertain me to give advice as I am no longer preg, when I was I go no help or support and I panicked as I felt alone.

I am especially interested if anyone was told its not good for the fetus if mum is suffering high anxiety. I have been told it may cause miscarriage and read on the net it may cause AHDH in kids in later life.

I just want to take a leap of faith and try again before its too late as age 41 now. I so want another child and anxiety is ruling my life.

Yes, I was very anxious and panicky at the beginning of my pregnancy until I went back on fluoxetine 40mg at 10 weeks. They say stress can affect the baby but my daughter was fine and all the doctors I asked for reassurance said that babies are very resilient, people have babies all over the world and in some very stressful environments.

Can you speak to your gp about some help?

I am trying to get thru it with mind over matter but I feel I am getting less confident and more scared of the thoughts. Overall I have more good days that when I first took ill years ago. I can get on with my day even although I am occupied with my thoughts. They give me a break then come back, its hell.

I am so worried I will have them forever and I just can't live like that. Every moment is about whether they are botherin me or not.

After going back on med at 10 wks I wonder if your anxiety was gone and the preg enjoyable