Appointment with Gp tomorrow

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I have made an appointment to see my GP as since my baby was born she is 10 months now I have been over come with anxiety, I never had anxiety before having my DD. She was an extremely difficult baby and I was extremely sleep deprived so I put it all down to that. I barley left the house with her for the first 4-5 months as she wouldn’t sleep anywhere but on me and screamed and screamed every nap time it was torture as well as that she wouldn’t sleep in the car or buggy so even going for a walk to get her to try sleep was anxiety fuelled as she would just scream as she was so tired but wouldn’t sleep and if I tried to go anywhere in the car she would scream and cry she passed out one day from tiredness and screaming and I just never tried again after that until she was older that is (this has resolved itself with age) but I was so riddled with anxiety I was afraid to go anywhere I couldn’t handle it. I worry all the time about her and having to leave her to go back to work. I suppose it’s just kind of dawned on me that maybe I had PND and never recognised it ? Or maybe it is just anxiety ? I don’t know I suppose I’m just trying to figure out how to explain to GP tomorrow how I’m feeling as I feel a bit silly even going they might think I’m being ridiculous

I don't think it's ridiculous at all. I'm not a doctor but works a patient advisor I think that's a valid reason for an appointment. Make sure you know what you want to say and think out what you want from the doctor, maybe write some notes down if you think you are going to forget or feel flustered. Good luck x

Not ridiculous at all my friend! I HAVE suffered with anxiety in the past but not for a good while until 2 days after DS was born and I was overcome with it. Like that awful ‘dread’/pit of your stomach kind of anxiety and not even about anything specific. Because I’ve suffered with anxiety on and off my whole life, I’ve already tried therapy and all that jazz so I opted for meds. I’m on paroxatine and honestly, they’re amazing. I’ve had no side affects and the anxiety is completely under control. I know you said you’ve not really had anxiety before so definitely approach the GP and look at options such as therapies and stuff, cause they do work for some. I just didn’t find them effective.

having a baby is a huge deal and SO MANY women are anxious and struggle. The GP will certainly not think you’re being ridiculous - please go!!! You’re not alone OP, it’s so common. Sending you a hug xxx