Living with / recovering from anxiety

[blackcat86]

I'm having a difficult time at the moment and I dont know what to do. Ok I do know what to you but I've been avoiding it and have been somewhat in denial! I was diagnosed with PND and PNA following birth trauma when DD was 4ish months. 10 months later I'm back at work (PT) and over the past couple of months I've noticed what I think are anxiety symptoms creeping in. I was initially prescribed sertraline but had to stop taking after 6 weeks as I had some symptoms of becoming manic (i felt great but it was working a bit too well). Its tough being back at work and having a toddler and I feel the need to prove myself. I'm in a demanding social work style role. We've also discussed baby no. 2. I know I probably need to go to my GP and get a prescription for something but I'm slightly dreading it and wondering how it may impact my future - baby plans, needing ADs or similar over a prolonged period. I need your good news story of managing a normal life with anxiety or coming out the other side of this....

You have a normal life OP!
Well done for all your achievements despite your mh difficulties. You should be really proud. Is there self help services (self referral) in your areas? It might help to get to the route of triggers for your anxiety

Yes there is a self referral service but I wasnt sure how helpful it would be now? When I was first diagnosed with PND/PNA I didnt find it really help and was referred for specialist birth trauma counselling. Perhaps it left something unfinished in learning to cope with anxiety generally. You make a good point.

How are things going @blackcat86 ? X