Postpardum anxiety...who has it? What helps?

Question

I worry about everything all day. The only time I relax is when my daughter naps on me. I tried going to the grocery store by myself and had a panic attack worrying that my daughter would need me. I havent allowed anyone to see her because the pandemic is getting worse in my state. I feel like i need help but I have no idea where to start

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🙋I have PPA. Fun isn't it? I struggle to let me husband do anything with her.... Forget about letting anyone over or to hold her... I have a therapist. Doesn't do anything for me. I got prescribed Zoloft but am too scared to take it lol this whole thing is a joke. Literally the only thing thats help is a self-help book called "Calm the f*ck down". Oh and calling my ped and fam doctor probably twice a week lol good luck and if you need to talk feel free to message me on here!

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Talk to your doctor that should be step 1. They can refer you to therapy, medication etc. 
also start with small trips. I had this and still do. 
Leave baby with your partner and just go in the other room to watch a movie or take a nap. WATCH THE FULL MOVIE EVEN IF BABY CRIES! Take a long shower, go on a short walk without her. Start small
Remind yourself that baby has everything she needs and is safe the entire time you are gone.
Take it step by step. You’ll need the alone time, you need time to yourself it will only get worse if you give up!

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Try googling Baby Blues Connection - I believe they have groups in different states. They have lots of free info you can read and you can even text/email someone on their team anonymously to vent and talk about all your stress w no judgement! It has helped me a lot... and they check in with you even asking. You’re not alone. PPD and PPA are both such crazy feelings - esp during this time of Covid! It can be so lonely. Hang in there mama!

Postpardum anxiety...who has it? What helps?

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