Worrying and over thinking

[MamDraig3]

Hi,
I'm in my first trimester, I suffer from anxiety in general but finding myself worrying and overthinking every little thing while getting through these first 12 weeks!
Any tips on how to deal with this and staying calm?

Thank you

Ask your midwife for a referral to the perinatal mental health team. I’ve been with them for a few months now and my anxiety has come right down xx

Aw I found those first few months so difficult too OP. I found it useful to take it one week at a time and to take time for myself every day to relax and 'spend time with the baby's. Might sound strange but it made me feel better just talking to them and telling them to keep growing etc . If you are finding it difficult to manage the worry I would definitely contact the antenatal mental health team, I've heard they are very supportive. It might be useful to have a close friend or family member to turn to when you are feeling particularly worried too x

@MamDraig3 aside from the suggestions from PP, i would write a little list of milestones in your phone so you have things to look forward to week by week. In my first trimester it was: early scan / harmony test / 12 week scan / telling friends / ordering pregnancy pillow etc.

It gave me little things to focus on each week and made the 12 weeks go faster. Im in my final trimester now and still doing it and it really has helped x

Hey.. make sure you are getting enough vitamins, especially folic acid! Make your your sleeping enough, and just try and enjoy your pregnancy, it's scary and everyday is different but it flies by so quickly, think positive and good luck!

Referral to perinatal MH team as PP suggested. There are also often charities or 3rd sector organisations that support women with their MH in pregnancy. Definitely raise it with you MW. Whilst I think most women are naturally anxious to an extent in pregnancy, especially if it's their first, you know yourself when it is affecting you as a person and your daily life that it's time to flag it up x