Anxiety?

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Any mom's out there suffer from anxiety? This is my first pregnancy so everything is very new and scary but the anxiety of every little ache, pain, twitch, ANYTHING is getting the best of me today. I'm not taking any medication (before baby I would take a small dose Ativan only for full blown attacks) nothing on the regular. First few weeks weren't bad but today it's like a flip switched and I'm consumed. Doesn't help that I'm not sleeping well either. Anyone have anything they do or use that helps them?

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i sugger from anxiety/panic disorder but was managing my anxiety pretty well without meds before pregnancy and was determined to continue to do so during it. i used essential oils for relaxation along with lifescapes music (basically the stuff they play at when you get a massage) and i would meditate for awhile before bed every night. the meditation/music thing can also be used during the day to help calm any anxiety episodes assuming you feel them coming on early enough to prevent a full on anxiety attack. if that doesnt work for you i found yoga to be quite helpful as well. also keeping my mind busy. i took up a few new hobbies during my pregnancy to keep my mind occupied. i learned how to make ribbon flowers, took up a new language, read so many books, organized my house. for me keeping busy was the best "cure" for my anxiety.

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I pray. It's been my biggest strength throughout my pregnancy (I've never been on meds even though I probably should be). Also my husband & having other women to speak to about all those aches & pains helped me calm down. Break up with Google right now - he's a mean SOB that makes things worse. Good luck!!

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Breathe mama ! I'm on the same boat. No meds since February and I still have my days... some days I can't even get out of the room but it will get better ! Try to keep your mind occupied, look at baby stuff, listen to calm music and drink some soothing tea. A warm bath with lavender before bedtime is also a good help . If it's unbearable talk to your doctor and they will find a good solution for you ❤️

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I'm pregnant with my first and I'm feeling the same way! It's nice to know I'm not alone. I'm a big worrier and I think I'm feeling fearful/overwhelmed by the unknown.  I started acupuncture a few months ago and that really helped with my stress and anxiety levels. Summer got busy and I haven't had a session in a few weeks and can totally feel the difference. I would definitely like to continue going through my pregnancy, but just want to double check with my OB that it's safe while pregnant (although I've already read a lot that says it is). Glad I'm not alone in these feelings.I'm here if anyone needs some extra support! 💕

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I'm very much in this boat too 🚢

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Yes I do. I had it before I got pregnant but now that I am it's 10x worse. I couldn't even go out into public without crying because my anxiety would just overwhelm me. I talked to my ob about it and asked for her opinion and she put me on the smallest does of xanax. They're 0.5mg I usually break them in half and take the half to ease my anxiety and if it gets worse I take the other half. Doctor said it's completely safe to take maybe ask about it?

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