Post natal depression and anxiety ruining my life

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My DS is 13 weeks old and this is ruining my life. My husband's had to take time off work because I just can't function. I find it hard to bond with my baby and that makes me feel even worse. The anxiety makes me think he's going to die and I'm constantly looking for things that could be wrong with him.

I'm taking sertraline but don't feel any better ATM and having counselling but I just feel like I can't carry on like this. Anyone else feeling like this?

No advice but just wanted to say it WILL get better. I had awful anxiety after my first and ended up on fluoxetine. I was convinced that nothing would work and I would be stuck that way forever but gradually things improved until I was happier than before having a baby! I promise it will pass it just takes time.

Thank you. I just can't think straight or rationalise anything it's controlling my life I just want it to be better.

I didn’t want to read and pass. I had terrible anxiety (life stopping, couldn’t function) after the birth of my daughter in 2017. I did get well, and gradually it just eased out. This will pass, I promise. One day at a time xxxxx

Thank you ☺️ I feel so awful ATM it feels like it's never gonna pass

I've been in your shoes. I promise it does get better & you will love your baby. Keep plodding on, be really kind to yourself & ask for all the help you need x