Anxiety in Pregnancy
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Hi I am 34 weeks pregnant (and only found out I was pregnant at 31 weeks) and having real problems with anxiety - it's plaguing me. I suffer with this normally but used to take medication (diazepam) but not I obviously can't. Is there anything I can do / you can recommend for me to try? I've tried all the breathing techniques and distraction techniques but things don't seem to be working at the moment, It's affecting my sleep and my concentration at work. Thanks for reading and trying to help. Skipfem
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jean87936 skipfem
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Are you happy about the baby?
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I am going to try meditation at the end of July to see if that works
skipfem jean87936
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jean87936 skipfem
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Think I will try and find out about reflexology.
It is great to hear from some one that feels the same as you, it makes me feel not so alone asI live in Hampshire and my family are all in Scotland
vikki2303 skipfem
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shaunie39511 skipfem
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Been to Dr's hospital everything but they ssay it's all anxiety only thing they've told me to do really is to get a councillor or talking therapist which I did try but I can't speak to people really about my problems as I get really emotionalI ccan't wait for my pregnancy to end and have my baby hopefully then ill feel myself again everyday is a scare I suppose we just have to get by your nearly to the end of your pregnancy now think positive and think about the joy at the end meeting your baby
take care and congratulations if you need to talk pregnant woman to pregnant woman im here just a messaged away xx
skipfem shaunie39511
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I have been quite lucky really as only found out at 31 weeks I have missed all the horrible part as I had no symptoms or anything. I think I'm scared its going to happen soon and I am irrationally scared of labour I really am and i think this is adding to my anxiety.
I'm glad that yousaught help, that's really positive.
Is this your forst pregnancy? It's mine. I worry so much I have damaged my baby with not knowing and it makes me feel sick. I just hope shes OK.
Congrats to you too hun and keep in touch xx
shaunie39511 skipfem
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I'm sure everything with your bundle of joy will be fine, there's plenty of people I know who never knew they were pregnant, have you had scans? 20 weeks scan which you will have missed van usually detect 70% of problems with baby! But if you've had a scan they'll have checked everything
Everyone builds you up for a scary experience in labour so they scared me alot, but thankfully mine was brilliant and i loved every bit off it i had a water babe aswell i think being in the bath was a great help! Xx
skipfem shaunie39511
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But your message does fill me with some comfort so thank you very much.
I think the fact everything is so rushed doesn't help and there have been some other issues going on which I can't say on here.
I have spoken to my midwife and she suggested I go and see my doctor so i may do that too. Just conscious of taking more time off work for yet more appointments.
I have had scans yes and things look OK. I have Obstetric cholestasis and gestational diabetes also i have just found out so I guess I am worrying about this also. And now worrying about how they will have to induce me!
I really want to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy and as I said your message has filled me with some comfort so thank you again xx
shaunie39511 skipfem
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you'll soon have your baby, and will of had a good labour and enjoying every second of been a mammy and you'll say eee why was in worrying! It's when the baby is born the worry starts constantly concerned for them but that's mams and our job is to worry!!
I'm glad i could give some comfort, and if you have any more concerns im here xx
skipfem shaunie39511
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Thanks again i really appreciate your comments and advice xx