Pregnant and terrified

[Seahorsefriend]

I am 13 weeks pregnant and have been really anxious this past week. It came on all of a sudden. I am worried that having this baby (my second) is a massive mistake and it’s going to ruin my life (and my first child’s life). I keep worrying that something will be wrong with the baby, either physically or mentally, and I won’t be able to cope. I had my dating scan yesterday and was disappointed that the baby was still there and growing. I have seen my GP, have been put on sertraline. I have counselling appointments booked for a few weeks time. I constantly consider having a termination. A week ago I was excited and had told friends and family. I am so confused and scared and panicking about why I am thinking this and what to do. Has anyone else felt like this? Did it get better? Please help

Hi, couldn’t read and run, yes I did. Yes it was all fine.
well done for getting support, a really big step.
feel free to DM me

Hiya,
I wondered how you’re doing? I’m currently 10 weeks pregnant and feel exactly this. I’m so terrified and anxious about the second baby x

@Njay3 just wanted to reassure you that pregnancy hormones can affect our emotions, even if in a wanted and planned pregnancy. It happened to me too (coincidentally during my 2nd pregnancy).

Do get help please as this might need addressing. Can you call your GP or midwife today?

Hi @Njay3 so I am now 35 weeks pregnant. I feel completely and totally different. Once the sertraline kicked in I felt so much better so quickly. I did a course of CBT too which was helpful. I also talked a lot to my partner and friends about how I was feeling. I honestly feel so much better now and am very grateful for the medication. I am a little nervous but mainly excited to meet my new baby in a few weeks! Please speak to your GP as soon as you can, hormones can make you feel absolutely awful and it is treatable. Feel free to DM me if you would like. Xx

Thanks so much. Going to call my GP in the morn. I was on antidepressants before but stopped when I found out I was pregnant because I was scared of taking tablets while pregnant but think this is why they don't advise you to come off if you need them xx