Postnatal anxiety, I'm loosing my mind.

[Laulie98]

Hi everyone.
My LO is 5 months old soon from he was about 2 months old I have been suffering with what only I can describe as severe anxiety it's consumed my life and I haven't told a single soul. I can't bring myself to ring the GP I'm so ashamed. My anxiety might go away for a few days but it comes back 10 ten times worse it makes me feel sick. Its mainly health anxiety constantly worrying if I get the slightest pain or twinge, or worrying about my kids or partner. It's giving me panic attacks, making me so scared. I'm almost at breaking point I just don't want to be judged especially because because love my kids more than anything in this world and don't want people to question my parenting but I can't go on like this much longer it's going to destroy me has anyone any tips especially on managing the health anxiety? Thank you

Hello 👋

Anxiety is really common. Many people struggle with it. I can happen to anyone and is nothing to be ashamed of. Many many people with anxiety also have children and are good parents to them, there is no reason for a Dr or anyone else to think that you're not a good parent.

Don't have tips on health anxiety specifically. Hopefully someone will come along who does.

I have found breathing exercises are really good for feeling more calm. You can get apps for this. 5m of deep breathing works surprisingly well, I wouldn't have believed how well before I tried. If you're feeling grotty right now, you could give it a try before bed?

Definitely consider calling the Dr 🙂

You will get better, this won't last forever. X

Ps you won't lose your mind, and you're not crazy - anxiety just makes you feel like that sometimes