How did I not notice?

[sureitsgrand]

My depression is back. With anxiety. And tension in my body, racing thoughts and randomly crying. It's horrible. I had pre natal depression and was very ill but I had recovered. I didn't foresee this as I'd been well for so long. Baby is 7 months old. I feel like I can't breathe. Doctor says it's post natal anxiety. I'm back on meds. It's come back so quickly and I can't cope. I hope the meds kick in soon.

These things can creep up on you, that's how! Don't be too hard on yourself. I clearly remember having a lightbulb moment when my depression returned with full force. What medication are you on? I hope you feel better soon

20mg of Prozac. Thanks for the reply. I'm cooking Sunday dinner trying to remind myself none of this is real and it will pass soon.

And what a stupid trigger. Anxiety based around mice in the house. I'm terrified of them have seen 2 this week and cannot relax or sleep.

I think Prozac can take a while to 'kick in', that was certainly the case for me... It was about 3 weeks before I noticed any discernable benefits. Did the doctor give you anything in the short term as well? I also found beta-blockers really helpful for anxiety (some people love them, some people don't get on with them at all) for reducing my anxiety greatly. I was on propranolol. Maybe you could go back to your doctor? Good luck!

I'm breastfeeding so I think it's the most suitable? I had a bit of a sleep last night so feel a bit clearer today but just this awful sense of fear. Don't want to be in the house on my own and husband has gone to work. Am already planning where to go for the day so I don't have to be here till he gets home. How pathetic!