23 weeks and panicking and low

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Hi ladies

I'm not sure anyone can say anything, but I need to talk to someone. I'm 23 weeks and on ADs for previous anxiety but having terrible panic attacks - I've had lots of therapy and thought I was better.

I'm so worried for this poor baby, and convinced my husband is getting sick of me and is going to leave me.

Has anyone else had this experience, and more importantly, has it got better for you??

I havent experience it but wanted to reply - I am so sorry you are feeling like this. It sounds though that you realise it is the anxiety and not you going mad/ being unreasonable.

Is your DH understanding? Have you talked to your midwife? Is there someone you can speak to regularly now - a professional or maybe a doula?

hi
I have had anxiety attacks through my last two pregnancies and on and off for the last 4 years. Especially anxiety about my health and the health of the baby and to the point where I was afraid to go out etc.For me my second pregnancy was the worst I dont even remember most of my sons early babyhood because it was such a haze of anxiety, I look at photos and dont even recognize him. BUT with my daughter it was different, I had anxiety attack yes but Ifelt more able to control them and I felt an instant bond with her that I struggled for with my son. The things which helped most - I spoke to a number of people during my pregnancy with my daughter about it,the gp, midwife, HV and my husband. Also I made sure to keep routines even at my worst, really basic routines like get upget dressed but things which ididnt manage with my son. I DO feel better i still get panic attacks but as I said they dont takeover my life so much now.

Oh poor you, I had horrendous anxiety after ds1 was born and realise the incapacitating effect it has on your life. Really go and speak to your gp or midwife about it, I'm sure they will be able to help if you give them the full picture.

I had anxiety with ds2 and was convinced every time that they put the pad thingy's on to monitor me that they would find no hb etc, but funnily enough was fine after birth. I realise that your anxiety has a long history, but please ask for help, you don't need to feel like this.