So I have lived my whole life with a panic and anxiety disorder and had it pretty well managed before and during pregnancy. After baby came, my panic attacks are a lot worse, more constant, and I get heart palpitations with them (often it’s the palpitations and lightheaded feeling that brings on the attack). My meds were bumped up a bit but not helping at all.

It’s so hard when I get them out of the blue, for no reason, even when I’m all relaxed. Palpitations and/or feeling faint (never actually do though) start up and my body goes into worry mode picturing my heart stopping or fainting or stopping breathing etc.

Anyone else get like this? I know there are others out there but I often feel so alone in this. Is it just the Pregnancy hormones making all of this so bad?? Had a holter monitor for the palpitations but they found nothing. Had blood tests done for things, all clear.

I’m dealing with ppd because I’m scared to leave the area near my house... my safe zone. I’m missing out on doing fun things with my little girl (6 months old) because going out triggers panic.

This sucks 😢