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sudden anxiety

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jessica16031
jessica16031

I started having panic attacks and anxiety soon after I had my 1st baby. It is a constant struggle every day to fight those feeling of anxiety. It starts as soon as I wake up and lasts thruout the day. I hate that I can't let these feeling go and now I am separated from my husband. I can't stop thinking that I am going to die suddenly and leave my newborn ababy behind. Does anyone else feel this way?

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  • caitlin39841
    caitlin39841 jessica16031

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    hi jessica. sounds as though you're having a very difficult time. sometimes following giving birth, it can take a long time for hormones to settle down & for the body to get back to normal functioning again. think it would be a good idea to go back to your GP or midwife and see what they can offer to prevent exacerbation of symptoms etc.

    Caitlin

  • kirsty1989
    kirsty1989 jessica16031

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    Hi Jessica

    I was exactly like you after having my first baby, it just started one night when I was in bed and thought I was going to die! Mine used to start when I woke up too had a feeling of dread I was scared to be left on my own incase anything happened to me and my baby was left on her own, iv been to hospital with a rapid heart beat and chest pain everything Was fine I'm now on medication which has helped loads and starting cbt soon, go to your gp and explain how you feel x

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