Hi
Background - I have a DD who will be 2 next month and has a miscarriage in December. I am now pregnant again.
I am typically an anxious and stressed person and when it’s been bad before have managed with talking therapies.
I have felt over the last week or two (since my positive test) my anxiety and stress levels rising considerably- I am getting physical symptoms such as chest tightening. I feel utterly crushed by the weight of it all and I know I need help.
I have reached out to my midwife today and she’s been very kind and asked me to see my gp. I will call them tomorrow.
I am only about 5/6 weeks and I am convinced that I will harm my baby with these stress levels. I have convinced myself that my last baby died because I couldn’t manage my stress and anxiety properly.
Has anyone else been in this situation? Did talking therapies help or were you medicated - I’m scared meds would compromise the baby.