Post Natal Anxiety?

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Hi all, just looking for some advice really as I’ve had no support from my health visitor & waiting an appointment with my GP.. I think I may have post natal anxiety, I’m coming up to 5 weeks PP and most days have this overwhelming feeling of dread, anxiousness, lack of appetite, unable to sleep, mind is racing etc. I don’t feel anxious towards the babies health or anything in particular I can’t pin point what it is I feel anxious about. I also feel extremely sad that I’m not in this newborn bubble that everyone else seems to be in & feel like I’m being robbed of my babies first few weeks of life. Does anyone know of any coping mechanisms or how to switch off your mind to get some sleep etc? Thank you

Have you tried relaxation tracks? I found some on YouTube of rain noises and stuff helped me a bit. Ultimately I ended up on antidepressants and that's when things turned a corner for me.

Have you called your health visitor? It took about 4 weeks for them to decide it wasn't normal baby blues and then I was referred to a mental health visitor.

So sorry to hear you are stuffing with this. It sounds very similar to how I was feeling abs it’s horrible.
I found using a lavender pillow spray helped a little at night time, however the Same as @clickychicky I didn’t really feel a relief from the anxiety until my GP put me on sertraline. I was on the lowest dose but once it kicked in (can take a little while) I felt so much better it was such a relief.
Obviously you have to do what you think is best for yourself, but having a chat with your gp is a great start.
I would say if you do end up going down the medication route, do it sooner rather than later. I wasted months feeling so so anxious and I really wish I had the medication earlier.

My postnatal yoga teacher also recommended CBD oil/gummies and said they really helped her PP anxiety, not sure if that’s up your street or not.

You’re doing absolutely amazing and reaching out for help is the hardest but best thing you can do ❤️

When is your appointment with the GP? Don't be afraid to be honest with the GP they will have seen it all before.