Feeling useless, back on sertraline

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When DS1 was born I experienced terrible anxiety which developed into PND, went on sertraline and I was able to cope and got better.
Now DS2 has just been born and the anxiety has come flooding back: shakes, heart racing, can't eat, can't sleep, constant anxious thoughts in my head. I went to GP today with MIL as support and I have been prescribed sertraline again, hopes that the anxiety can be nipped in the bud.
I don't really know why I'm posting this....just feel so useless. Other mums manage with 1,2,3 and more children, I feel as though I'm going to fall apart.

You've done the right thing, it is far from useless to see when an illness is returning and do what is best for you and your family. Mental health problems are not weakness. If you had an accident and broke your leg you wouldn't beat yourself up for not being able to manage without a plaster cast like other mum's do (who haven't got broken legs!). I know that analogy is overused, but it is true. No-one can know who'll get PND, it can happen to anyone.

Make sure you get any added support you need alongside the Sertraline. I'm glad you have your MIL around, lean on her, and take any offers of help that let you get some rest.

Thanks for replying, I'm having a hard time today, toddler DS had a bit of a tantrum when I was feeding baby and all the terrible anxious and nervous thoughts started up.
only just stated on the ads, hope they kick in soon