Anxiety- Does it get better?

greenbeanqueen · January 2014

So my mom was the last family member here visiting. She was being really helpful and because she has so much experience from her career as a nurse and raising us, I knew I had someone here to help me. She left this morning and I'm on the verge of a panic attack. I cant even put my finger on what is worrying me. I just have this terrible anxiety. I have been feeling like I'm going to throw up from it. I am all wound up. I'm worried about every little thing that could possibly go wrong. I know I am going to be ok, I just can't get over this feeling. DH is here, but he is sleeping right now. I feel better when I'm holding C but I can't just sit and hold her all day long every day. I keep thinking about going back to work and that makes me upset. I also keep thinking about her getting bigger and that makes me upset too. I just feel upset. I was already feeling some of this before everyone left, but I had other issues to deal with to take my mind off it. Now DH and I are alone with the baby and my thoughts... Please tell me it gets better. I know my hormones are out of wack right now and I don't think that this is anything too serious, but I just need to know that it does get better...

spin25 · January 2014

I had terrible anxiety when my LOs came home. It's still there but it has improved. We brought A home first, and every time I heard her fuss I would freak out and wonder what's wrong. Then when she was quiet, I would freak out and rush over to her because I was afraid she stopped breathing. Repeat the process when S came home. A has been home for a month and S for 2.5 weeks and I still worry and constantly check on them, but it isn't nearly as bad as it was at first. Hang in there.

lindsayandjamie · January 2014

I had what you experienced green bean although mine was restricted to bed time/evening hours. Hormones, exhaustion - it's all to blame and it's normal. And it does get better. Tomorrow will be better than today. And next month will be better than this month.

Talk to your DH, it's important he knows what you are feeling. PPA and PPD are not something to take lightly. Call your mom too. She probably has gone through it or at least knows to say the right thing to make you feel better. Hang in there, things will improve.

MRads · January 2014

The hormones post birth are insane. The first two weeks are the worst and if your baby is over two weeks and things aren't getting better, talk to a health professional.

I cried about going back to work the day I had Ben and every day for two weeks. I did get a new job to alleviate some of my anxiety, but being back at work hasn't been bad. It's tough, but like everything with being a parent, you are constantly learning new ways to cope and get things done.

sgautschi · January 2014

It will get better, those first two weeks can definitely be rough, but it'll et better. Hang in there! Big hugs!

vitan · January 2014

ditto what others have said. the first two weeks are the toughest. and like lindsayandjamie said, it peaks at night - I've read it's because there is a shift in hormones.

hang in there, it does get better but if it doesn't, don't be afraid to talk to your OB.

vitan · January 2014

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