Pregnancy anxiety support thread

[Kate3150]

Hey,

I thought it would be nice to set up a group for those suffering with anxiety at whatever stage of pregnancy.
I’m approaching 14 weeks and my anxiety has been up and down, particularly as I had a loss last year.
I’m currently having therapy and trying to stay active. Eating and drinking well...

Any tips/thoughts/rants welcome. xx

Hey mamas! I’m new here, also new to depression and anxiety in pregnancy. This is my 3rd baby and I’ve never experienced anything like this. No previous anxiety or pregnancy and life was fine. Struck down at 21 weeks, I had my very first anxiety attack and it’s been absolute hell ever since including disconnection from my family and unborn (wanted) baby. I’m 32 weeks now, medicated, it’s improved but not fully. Did anyone just get this in pregnancy out of nowhere and did it go away? I’m so scared this is me now and I’ve lost my mind. It’s been so terrifying ♥️

Hi everyone 👋

Fellow anxiety sufferer here. I’m 38 weeks so probably should have checked into the thread long before now!

Have had the “something awful is going to happen” doom feeling today which had been just wonderful. Think it’s a combination of pregnancy hormones, lack of sleep, the stress of dealing with a difficult relative while my mum has been away and now the worry of my parents having to self-isolate due to coronavirus fears.

So annoyed with myself as I should be jumping for joy today at the prospect of meeting my baby soon. But it feels like the anxiety that I’ve been fighting for years is always lurking around the corner waiting to ruin the happy occasion.

Just needed to have a rant! Best wishes to anyone else who is also going through this

Hi
I'm 3 - 4 weeks pregnant, and I'm terrified. I suffer from anxiety and depression anyway but have had to go back to the Dr as I've been feeling bad lately, prescribed me setrlaine 50mg however I'm afraid of taking them as I'm afraid the risk to the baby, plus my anxiety is so bad that I'm contemplating terminating the pregnancy out of fear it will make my mental health worse and I will not be able to cope. I have so many negatives running through my head that I'm convincing myself that I cannot do this. My partner believes I won't cope with pregnancy either, he already had a child from a previous relationship.

Came in for monitoring for reduced movements and have ended up having to stay in over night so they can do another monitor tonight and tomorrow morning. Also got a scan booked. Something about a short term variation but I won't quite get it as the nurse found it hard to explain and the registrars all in emergencies.

The nurse was happy with this evenings monitor and now for to try and sleep... It's hard when things aren't quite explained to you...

@RC1985- HOW ARE YOU??????? Dm me if you like xx

Hello girlies, first timer here, 7+4 at the moment and very anxious. Constantly checking knickers, every stuck fart sends me into a spin. Just trying to take one day at a time. May I please join? ☺️

@Ser0 I am sorry you are going through such tough time. Can you make an appointment with your GP to discuss how you are feeling and what support is available to you?

@fibeee it's completely normal to feel all over the shop with hormones and all the changes that are happening to your body. Hang in there.