I'm feeling really anxious tonight

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I'm 34 weeks pregnant, so feeling very emotional, which doesn't help.

Me and my toddler DD are visiting family at the moment. We're staying at my parents house. My parents have gone away for the weekend and so we are on our own and I'm feeling really anxious.

I can't really explain why. I live with my DP but often he is away overnight and I'm normally fine.

I've had problems with anxiety since DD was born. I've got this horrible feeling in my chest and I keep crying. I feel so lonely. My DP is out with friends tonight and I don't have anyone I can ring because I have no friends.

I fell asleep when DD had her nap today so she didn't wake up until half 4, which means she won't go to bed until about 10/11 tonight. I just want to go to bed so this horrible day can be over. But I cant even do that.

What can I do fir the next few hours to help myself? I literally feel so anxious about nothing. I can't stop crying.

Hi, could you do some fun things with your dd to distract yourself? Perhaps if you gave her a bath and you could both get your pj's on and watch a DVD or some nick jr.
Is there something particular that is worrying you or is it more af a generalised non specific anxiety?

Oh bless you, i totally understand. If you get really bad, will your DP come home? Distract yourself online? If you are really desperate you could watch britains got talent, its really dire!! :)

On a serious note, i think you need to talk to your doctor. Your anxiety hormones will be all over the place due to your pregnancy so that is probably the reason.

I have given her a bath already to waste some time and we are doing some sticker books but I can't really concentrate. No it's nothing in particular that I can think of. I've tried to think about what it is I'm worried about but there literally isn't anything. Thank you for replying.

LEM my DP is 400 miles away as he has work during the week, so couldn't come with us. I really wish I could ask him to come home!

I know I should go to the gp but I know I won't. I normally have this under control. I just hope it doesn't get bad again when the baby is born.

You could distract yourself with a really cheesy film. Pearl Harbour with Ben Affleck is on 5 * Star at 8 and finishes at 11.30

Seriously though, feeling emotional and hormonal is part of pregnancy, BUT feeling anxious, tearful, crying regularly and having a tight feeling in your chest is NOT normal. Try and make a dr's app't next week.

We're here to handhold if that helps.

I agree with LEM, you should have a chat with your GP about your anxiety. It affects a lot of people, and is probably more common than you think.
You could look at funny animal videos on you tube or are there any games you could play with your dd.
I know it is easier said than done but try and distract yourself with pleasant things, make a cup of tea and have a biscuit.

It will pass and you will feel better tomorrow.

Thank you all for being nice. Me and DD are watching tv and I'm even getting a rare cuddle. I'll make a cup of tea in a minute, thanks for that idea. Writing here helps a bit. I really can't go to the gp. I'm just being honest, I know I wont go.

There are lots of things you can do to manage anxiety, when you are feeling stronger perhaps you could look online and come up with some strategies to help you cope when anxiety strikes. Also remember you can also call the Samaritans.
There have been a couple of times where I have felt like I am really losing the plot and when I have called them it has been such a help to talk to someone. They won't judge and are happy to listen as long as you need.

Why can't you go to the Drs? They can point you in the right direction to get help. If you are worried about them recommending medication, they probably wont because you are pregnant, when you have the baby you can decide. Also, if you are worried re the doctors and the children, they wont think you are a bad parent or involve anyone else. I have been suicidal and went to the doctor, at no point did they mention my DD. I suffer from chronic anxiety and it is exhausting. I have medication, it helps alot xx