Panic disorder during pregnancy

[Writergem]

Just wondering if there's anyone out there who suffers with panic disorders and/or panic attacks? Ive been awake since 2am trying to control a panic attack. I have managed really well but I'm still battling really hard against myself to keep it under wraps (which in itself could be building up stress) Just would like some others to chat to who understand?
Ive suffered for about 4 years. I have flair up a few times a year. This pregnancy is an ivf one after a previous miscarriage and it was a rocky 12 weeks so I understand the anxiety but obv I need to control it x

 

[Jamie.d]

Just wondering if there's anyone out there who suffers with panic disorders and/or panic attacks? Ive been awake since 2am trying to control a panic attack. I have managed really well but I'm still battling really hard against myself to keep it under wraps (which in itself could be building up stress) Just would like some others to chat to who understand?
Ive suffered for about 4 years. I have flair up a few times a year. This pregnancy is an ivf one after a previous miscarriage and it was a rocky 12 weeks so I understand the anxiety but obv I need to control it x

I have terrible anxiety.. sometimes It's out of control x
not nice
I've tried medication, counselling etc nothing seems to work...When I have an episode I tend to walk or run because it fights the feeling of adrenaline, however by the time I'm having an attack it's normally listlessly wandering in floods of tears

Try and work out your triggers and the early warning signs, I often start to tap my feet or get really agitated so yesterday went for a huge bike ride in the rain when I felt it coming on and it vanished! I've also cut out caffeine and refined sugars as that aggravates it for me.. I know it isn't a magic 'cure' but it helps to try and work out what is best for you rather than pills or the blanket diagnoses a doctor gives everyone x

I hope you feel better soon, I truly feel for you it's awful! If you want to chat feel free to message me

 

[Writergem]

Thanks Jamie. Sorry you have to go through it too. It obv adds to the stress of it being pregnant as I don't want it to cause the baby stress. Its a bloody joke... I'm having the anxiety because of all my worries for the baby but the anxiety could be what will have an effect on the baby... and knowing that makes me panic more!! I dont have caffeine... well at least not tea or coffee but I have been having choc do you're right prob need to cut that out. I had a big chat with DH this morning (well a sob) and ive now found a counsellor who does CBT so going to try that. It really is a horrible disorder x

 

[Keeponhoping]

Hi girls, I'm too currently suffering with severe anxiety probably due to my previous losses, worrying about whether this baby is ok in there etc etc. Some days are worse than others, but it's always there, such a horrible feeling, my stomach knots up completely and I can't focus on anything! Keep getting to milestones and hope that the anxiety will reduce but no such luck just start worrying about the next part! X x

 

[Writergem]

Its so good to have people who understand. Im sorry you're having to go through this. All we can do is try our best and do what is in our power to control it. The brain is a very powerful thing. Ive just booked in for Tue to see someone ans get CBD x

 

[Jamie.d]

Oh bless you both x
I'm having a wobble in bed I haven't felt any movements since yesterday afternoon so think I'm going to have to go to hospital I have medical anxiety too which is great!! X

I am definitely the same with the milestones, I suffered lots of losses too it makes it all so much worse x

 

[Keeponhoping]

I was told at my 12 week scan that my placenta is anterior so that really won't help my anxiety at all cos doesn't it cause muffled movements? I was hoping the feeling movements would help reduce my anxiety, oh well what can you do!

Jamie, I hope all is ok with baby, keep us updated. Thinking of you. X x

 

[Princesssaxy]

Just wondering if there's anyone out there who suffers with panic disorders and/or panic attacks? Ive been awake since 2am trying to control a panic attack. I have managed really well but I'm still battling really hard against myself to keep it under wraps (which in itself could be building up stress) Just would like some others to chat to who understand?
Ive suffered for about 4 years. I have flair up a few times a year. This pregnancy is an ivf one after a previous miscarriage and it was a rocky 12 weeks so I understand the anxiety but obv I need to control it x

Yep, was on medication which helped lessen the frequency of them but stopped as soon as I found out I was pregnant! Midwife referred me to consultant who referred me into mental health team. They did an over the phone assessment and sent me to a high intensity therapist...! First session wasn’t great, just got asked the same questions I’ve been asked a million times and it seemed to make me more anxious. Got another one next week with someone different so hoping this will be better and not the same questions. Husband says they could have done with sorting it out earlier as I only have around 8/9 weeks left and have had to cope without it. The amount of panics I have had over baby movement is ridiculous !

So not really any solutions, but you’re not alone!

 

[Jamie.d]

I was told at my 12 week scan that my placenta is anterior so that really won't help my anxiety at all cos doesn't it cause muffled movements? I was hoping the feeling movements would help reduce my anxiety, oh well what can you do!

Jamie, I hope all is ok with baby, keep us updated. Thinking of you. X x

Thank you x
Baby seems okay was treated horribly and had to complain
I have an anterior placenta too and did with my daughter x you just feel them a little later and sometimes it as strong but once they get going you will feel them all the time so glad there are other people on here who understand! Xx

 

[Keeponhoping]

Princessaxy, you are nearly there, bet you're relieved!

Jamie, oh no, sorry you got treated so horribly, what happened? really doesn't help things. So glad baby is ok.

I'm stressing today as I'm hopefully 15 weeks today and thought I would have felt movement by now as people say you should feel it earlier if you've already had a child, I have a 5 year old and had 3 losses. I hope everything is ok in there. X x

 

[Jamie.d]

Princessaxy, you are nearly there, bet you're relieved!

Jamie, oh no, sorry you got treated so horribly, what happened? really doesn't help things. So glad baby is ok.

I'm stressing today as I'm hopefully 15 weeks today and thought I would have felt movement by now as people say you should feel it earlier if you've already had a child, I have a 5 year old and had 3 losses. I hope everything is ok in there. X x

15 weeks is really early to feel movement x bless you I can understand why you worry! Im sure it's all okay though x

The midwife just flipped out becusee I wasn't having regular midwife care due to the anxiety she just said 'That's illegal didn't you know?!?!' Then proceeded to gossip about me to the receptionist... she wrote FREEBIRTH on the front of my notes in huge letters and dismissed me with no Info or follow up of what to do next. Vile woman!!

 

[Keeponhoping]

Oh my god, I would have cried, what a horrible woman, she's obviously pleased to be working Easter Sunday! I had a horrible experience with a midwife after the birth of my son. Really struggled to get the hang of breastfeeding so she said to me if I buzzed her one more time she wouldn't come, horrible cow! That night felt like it was never going to end! Hope you're ok. It's such a long time ago that I can't remember my first movements with my son. I have my 16 week midwife appt a week on Wednesday so I hope she'll try and find the heartbeat to put my mind at rest for like 5 mins! Do they do a heartbeat check at 16 weeks? Again I can't remember! X x

 

[Jamie.d]

They may do at 16 weeks? It's normally from 16 weeks around here so just request it and mention you're super anxious xxxx

 

[Keeponhoping]

No harm in asking I suppose. X x

 

[Writergem]

Its good to know im not alone. My main fear is whether the panic atracks can cause a miscarriage or cause the baby to die inside. Google is a dick!! Mostly its ok but there is scary stuff on there! Well anyway im trying to cope the best I can. Doc said its all stress frkm the past few months coming out xx

 

[Jamie.d]

oh no! don't worry yourself about that! Stress is bad for our bodies we know this! but a bit of anxiety isn't going to harm your baby

There's a lady i'm in contact with who has worked wonders for my anxiety!! I've posted a link to her facebook page below honestly have a look she's bloody amazing x

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1646505792039642/

 

[Keeponhoping]

Writergem, I know exactly what you mean, I was thinking the same thing about stress causing harm to the baby and I have to stop googling everything, it scares the life out of me! I was in a right old panic yesterday, getting stabby, sharp pains that were coming and going. Was sat in tears thinking please just let the baby be ok. I thought I would be ok after my 12 week scan. X x

 

[Jamie.d]

Hi Ladies, hope you're all feeling a little better?

I've had a horrible few days, the nights have been hard, just laying awake from about 3am- time to get up at 6am... The newest thought in my mind is 'I've got two healthy, perfect children there's no way I'll get that lucky a third time'
I can't shake the thought and I know it's a ridiculous one but It's terrorizing me night and day!

It seems as though everywhere I look there's stories about stillbirths and late miscarriages..thinking I need some serious help now
It doesn't help my bump has suddenly popped up so I'm thinking 'SH*T' it's an actual baby in there!

Booked in for a body pump class this evening after work so I'm hoping i'll burn some of the nervous energy and be able to sleep tonight...

 

[Keeponhoping]

Jamie, I have those thoughts too. I read such awful stories of late miscarriages and still births. I just find day in, day out I can't shake my anxiety! I wish I could, I worry about every single little thing. For example, we have just got back from taking our son to the beach, my husband had to brake suddenly and the seatbelt went tight across my stomach, so now yes I'm thinking shit, I've caused some damage and start imagining pain when I don't have pain but the mind is a powerful thing! I know you're supposed to wear seatbelts under bump etc but I don't really have a bump to wear it under yet.

Sorry I'm probably sounding completely insane!

Jamie, I hope you manage to feel better after your class and you get some sleep tonight. X x

 

[Jamie.d]

you aren't insane
Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't complain, I've wanted the bump for so long! only just getting one at 23 weeks but it's good to let all the worries out and not hold them in!

Don't worry too much about the seatbelt, My horse kicked me in the stomach full force when I was 17 weeks pregnant with my daughter are she was just fine! They said so early on they're really well protected and low in your pelvis.. I had a hoof print bruise for weeks!
Although the hospital/midwife will never judge you for giving them a quick call if you're worried x