Expectant moms with anxiety?

Question

I’m 31 weeks first time mom and I just started experiencing these extreme bouts of anxiety. It’s like I’m lightheaded and my chest feels full of wet cement and I just can’t seem to get a grip on myself. I’m crying every day and cant breathe. 
Is this a pregnancy thing? 
Have any other expectant moms experienced this?  
Should I call my doctor? 
Help!

Answer

Yes. Didn't have it with my first but definitely have it with this one. I couldn't even explain what was happening to my doctor without bawling like a baby. He prescribed zoloft...but I havent taken any because...here's the best part...I have anxiety about taking it. *sigh*
Definitely talk to your doctor. Mine told me anxiety in pregnancy raises the chance of postpartum depression after the birth.

Answer

I recently went through finding out my husband had cancer and had to watch him go through surgery ( he’s cancer free now thank god!). I was a nervous wreck crying all the time, mini panic attacks, literally getting sick from worry, etc. I talked to my doctor and she wrote me a pregnancy safe anxiety med. Busprione I think it’s called. It really helped me. I had anxiety issues before pregnancy too, but can’t take my regular stuff while pregnant.

Answer

I have anxiety when I'm not pregnant and while pregnant it's always worse. Unfortunately it's due to the hormones (I get more anxiety while on my period too). Try to figure out what is triggering the panic attacks and if at all possible avoid it. Otherwise if you know something is going to happen that will trigger it try to mentally prepare beforehand and while they're happening focus on your breathing and force yourself to take calm, slow breaths. Definitely still speak to your doctor though because they may be able to prescribe you a pregnancy safe anxiety medication that will help as well if that's what you and your doctor feel is best.

Answer

I had postpartum anxiety... it could definitely be hormonal.
If its effecting your life I would talk to your dr. I take lexapro pro for it and it really saved my sanity.

Expectant moms with anxiety?

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