post partum anxiety???

Question

Has anyone felt with post partum anxiety? I know I know all new moms are anxious but I feel like for me it is a lot worse than anything before. 
I stress out about EVERYTHING. I find everything so overwhelming and when things pop up unexpected I find they really upset me or get under my skin way more than normal. 
I can't make clear decisions or commit to anything right now either.

I've suffered from depression a long time ago in the past and this doesn't quite feel the same??

Answer

You just said about everything I feel on a daily basis. I feel really depressed and anxious about 2-3 different times a week with crying spells on that day. I can make a simple decision, trying to decide on what brand shampoo to buy is hard. I hope this gets better soon. Keep your head up. Our babies need us. You are doing great.

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Yes i do. My baby is 8 months old and the last month ive built up the courage to leave the house. The first few months i left the house a few times tbats it. I feel awkward in crowds and conversions with people i know and when they look at me u feel like im being judged or when they say something. I feel very overwhelmed at times and get shortness of breath

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Hi there I suffered it for a few weeks after the birth of my baby 9 months ago.  I also suffered from depression and anxiety pre pregnancy and had come off my medication for the duration of my pregnancy (ironically I was the calmest I had ever been in my adult life!). 
Then my beautiful baby boy came along thankfully I bonded with him and didn't feel depressed bar the horrendous hormonal drop and exhaustion from a traumatic birth.  However, my anxiety reached another level once I was discharged from the hospital.  I couldn't sleep at all I had the opportunity to take naps in the day as me Mam was with me the first 6 weeks of my boys life.  For the life of me I could not nap I was hyper vigilant my thoughts were racing I kept running downstairs if I heard the slightest noise!  I couldn't eat I felt so het up.  I felt wretched sounds dramatic but it was exhausting.  I adored my boy and just wanted to make sure I was the best I could be for him so got myself to he GP to get back on my medication.  I had hoped I didn't need it but unfortunately for me it helps me function and process my anxiety. It took a few weeks to kick in and initially I felt worse (common side effect) but eventually the anxiety faded and I felt like myself again.
Medication is not the route for everyone but please reach out to someone your partner, family, friends or a doctor.  If you feel your thoughts racing try to do the breathing exercises.  Above all don't be too hard on yourself and enjoy your baby.  It's a huge change take it day by day. Apologies for the essay but I hope you feel better soon.

post partum anxiety???

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