How do you handle the anxiety and paranoia?

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It’s my first time being pregnant, and I’m struggling. I have a lot of paranoia that something might be wrong with the pregnancy/baby. I’m not that far along. It was very unexpected, I’m also in the middle of wedding planning, so I have that anxiety going on as well. I feel like my chest is going to explode. I’m looking into getting therapy but for the time being, did anyone else feel this much anxiety? I’m very happy but I’m so scared. How do you deal with it?

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I really just had to remind myself that there’s nothing I can do to change the outcome and I’m doing the best I can to keep things good.

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For me, I just had to choose to believe that everything was going well. I would picture baby growing strong and healthy in my uterus, and also picture holding them in arms. That being said, if you experience concerning symptoms, dont ignore them!  This is just to battle the negative, anxious, and paranoid thoughts that want to come and drive us crazy with worry. Best wishes for you and baby! <3

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Im in the same spot actually, 21 years old, unplanned pregnancy, 18 weeks along, and wedding is September 23rd, I also have prior chronic illness
What's been helping me a lot is #1 I started substituting for my local school district and quit my former job that was 40 hours on my feet nonstop, being able to rest my body has helped minimize the stress as well as helped with anxiety about the babies health. Also with the substitute position I can pick my own schedule, which has been incredibly helpful. 
#2 I started therapy like you mentioned, im using Lyra which is CBT/DBT based so its actually teaching coping skills instead of just talking about things
#3 I know a lot of folks say not to get one, but I don't regret getting an at home fetal doppler one bit, I got it at 16 weeks, I have a high bmi and can still find my guy pretty easily. Also, I got a Blood Oximeter and a Blood Pressure monitor to record my vitals and that also is helping a ton.
#4 The app Expectful and their lovely daily meditations and yoga have been great as well! Though I don't get to them everyday

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This is my first pregnancy and I’m high risk with a history of medical issues and had an open myomectomy last December. I get nervous between appointments, but I remind myself that I’m still having the symptoms and I’m not bleeding, so I’m still pregnant.
I have Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger’s Syndrome) as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so I have already been taking medication for those. My psychiatrist had me consult with a specialist to determine which of my medications were safe for pregnancy. The medication helps with anxiety and depression. I’m not saying that you should take medication though. I’m just saying that it helps me in addition to convincing myself that me and baby are okay.

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i feel you! i am so anxious this pregnancy with everything. i wish i could stop worrying but im so scared im going to do something wrong or something will happen. i have just been telling myself to do everything i can & whatever happens i’ll know i did everything i could for the baby 🤍

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I take Sertraline. It really helps to quiet the thoughts a bit.

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