postpartum anxiety panic?

[mom2sol]

I experienced a weird bout of severe anxiety/depression/panic around day five- it lasted for about three days and then started to lessen each day.
Scared the crap out of me, I seriously thought I was going to have to be hospitalized.
Just curious if any one experienced anything weird like that and what they did. This is my third child and I experienced some slight anxiety with my first but nothing with the second and I'm generally a happy/optimistic person... wasn't expecting anything like this.
I went out and got an emergency prescription... which I have as a safety net but haven't used yet.
Oh yeah the anxiety increased at night and I had terrible insomnia for a couple of nights.

Now I feel like myself again and I'm sleep deprived but able to handle it.

I haven't been up to checking in on the board. I was trying to get back to normal during one of the bad days and decided to see what babies have been born and there were two still births... still makes me too sad to go there. I had to just click off quickly before my head started spinning out of control again.

[wobblykate]

...I'm not pp, yet, but just wanted to say hello and hope you continue to improve.

[momma2be_k]

interesting that my postpartum emotions come out way more at night than during the day. Hugs to you momma, as I haven't felt anything so serious... but I've definitely felt overwhelmed and unsure at times. With a bit of time it passes (for me it has anyways) - I hope that you continue to improve... I find that it's important to talk about what I'm feeling with DH, so that I'm not dealing with it all on my own.

[BethSLP]

I had this big time. Didn't know it and thought it was must normal first time mom nerves. It took someone on MDC that finally tipped me off that I wasn't just nervous about being a first time mom, but full on panicked

I took Calms Forte, Omega 3 fish oil, and used the Bach flower remedies in my water bottle (rescue remedy, and two others that targeted fear/anxiety). It made a world of difference. I recommend trying those. They can't hurt and made me feel loads better.

XOXO
B

[ShineliketheSon]

Not PP and didn't have this but my sister has gone through major pp depression and I just wanted to send you hugs!!

My chiro physician had told her fish oils and vit B complex.

[texmommy2three]

anxiety

Several generations of my family have battled with some form of depression or anxiety. I had mild anxiety until after the birth of my second child, and it completely overwhelmed me to the point that I didn't even notice what was happening. My sister recognized the signs and suggested I see a doctor, within a week of being on the meds, I was feeling tremendously better. Initially I was on Lexapro but had to switch bc it gave me some unpleasant side effects (tummy-related). I then went on Paxil and stayed on it for almost a year. Strangely enough, I didn't have any depression or anxiety issues with my first and third pregnancies. I do battle from time to time with anxiety, but deal with it through other non-medication methods since it is not serious enough to warrant medication.

My issues with second pregnancy, though, went on until my baby was 9 months old, and I still feel incredibly guilty about it (he's 6 yrs old now). He and I didn't bond as I feel we should have because of it - although we're very close now. If you think there is even a remote possibility this is affecting you, please see your doctor. There's no need to suffer.

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[Murph12334]

I had it with first pregnancy - it was bad and went on for a long time untreated. I'm thankful I don't have it this time. Though I have my eyes out for it

[BethSLP]

forgot I already responded to this

hows that for postpartum absentmindedness?

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by BethSLP

forgot I already responded to this

hows that for postpartum absentmindedness?

LOL! I was surprised to see I had allready responded too!!! Your not alone Beth!!!

I hope MOM2sol is doing better!

I've had some weepiness but not much, I'm so glad I did the placenta caps...not sure if they are working, or if the idea of knowing they are to help with PP depression helps me subconciusly, either way I'm glad I did it!

[herins]

I had it with my first pregnancy, but attributed it to the fear of having had a c-section. I had it again this time and finally realized it must be the hormones. I was having panic attacks in the last few weeks of pregnancy too. It was worse for me at night, and I started getting anxious just thinking about the fact that evening was approaching. It lasted about a week before I felt somewhat calm again. I'm an anxious person, in general, though!

[mom2sol]

Thanks!

I am doing better! Obviously busy because I haven't had a chance to check this forum. Three is crazy and my 3 1/2 year, now middle child, is having a lot of issues.

Mira is a wonderful and pretty easy little baby though, so it helps.

I think what I had was mostly pp anxiety and not a lot of depression, which is weird. I went and got some medication prescriptions, zoloft and xanax and then never took either of them. I just kept feeling a little better each day, so I figured if it seemed to be getting better then it was "baby blues" and not PPD/anxiety. It helped to know that I had filled prescriptions I could start any time that I needed. Mira is now almost 7 weeks old and I feel pretty darn normal.

It helps a lot that she is sleeping really well.

I started doing things to help myself. I found for me that getting out every day was crucial. For some reason I just sort of wondered around the house feeling anxious and chlosterphobic and not really getting anything done. I've been trying to get out and go for some kind of a walk every day- rain or shine. I also had to stop drinking caffeine (which is a big drag). I've slowly been trying a little bit, some decaf on occasion or some black tea.

Also kept taking prenatals along with b-complex. Calms Forte at night when I felt I need it, some tea with valerian... rescue remedy...

I don't need many of these now. I talked to a lot of people... any one who would listen and listened to their stories. I'm still surprised how many people suffer from some kind of pp depression or anxiety.

It's weird that it took three for it to hit me and that it hit so hard.

It was terrible to have this new little baby and not be sleeping at night when she was and feel nothing but dread and regret... I still feel like having three probably wasn't the best decision that I ever made and I'm still sort of on the border of saying I would go back if I could. Which is weird and makes me feel sad. But I don't feel completely hopelessly overwhelmed, which is good. It helps to know that a lot of people felt this way with their first or second. A friend told me she can remember looking at her new baby and thinking, "I could probably get 30 grand for a healthy little baby". So yeah, talking to other mothers was good therapy!

I love her and I feel bonded but it's definitely harder than with the other two- but mostly that's just because she is my third and I'm so busy.



Gotta go!