Post partum panic attacks

[green_momma2007]

I was going to post this in the PPD board, but that seemed to be more geared for mommas who have outright PPD and not just the baby blues. I'm hoping this will not last more than two weeks or so, because that's about how long it lasted with DS#1. Nonetheless, it is a horrible thing to deal with right now. I've always suffered from panic attacks, and though they went way for the most part, once in a while I will get one. I got one almost every night when my first son was born. Now it seems they are back with this one as well. I only get them in the evening. It basically feels like my world is falling apart. I become obsessed with the fact that I will die one day and that I will never be able to hold my sons again or play with them or cuddle with my husband. Everything will just end and cease to exist. It is the most wretched feeling ever.
So, basically, I need something to take the edge off and get me through this two weeks. My midwife recommended Rescue Remedy. Has anything tried it for panic attacks and felt it has worked? Any other remedies I can take? I plan on going out tomorrow for about 30 minutes and getting a few things I need, so hopefully I'll get some good advice from you all and be able to get it then.
Anyways, I haven't been on here much since I had the baby, but I hope everyone is doing well!

-Dalila

[pdxmomazon]

Dalila- I didn't want to read and not post something. I've never been post partum, so I have no advice to give you. It sounds awful, though, and I hope you are able to find something that helps.

[kalisage]

I've never tried the rescue remedy for anything PP, but I do know it has helped in extremely high stress situations. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way mama

[Breeder]

I have the exact same kind of panic attacks, same thoughts and they were much more frequent PP with DS1. I'd try the Rescue Remedy. I've never used it, but even if it helps just a little it's better than nothing.

Last time, it helped when I reassimulated with society and started a yoga class last time (and playgroup). Good luck, I hope this is brief.

[cj'smommy]

mama. I'm sorry I don't have any advice but I couldn't read and not give you a . I hope you find something to help and you start feeling better soon.

[birdie22]

I've been there. The phrase "baby blues" doesn't do it justice.

Last time I just toughed it out one breath at a time, crying and talking to dh every day. It got noticeably better by 14 days PP, but I remember it being the worst time of my life.

It's good to know about the rescue remedy. I have never taken it, but I would definitely try it, especially if the alternative is to do nothing.

I hope you get some relief soon.

[green_momma2007]

Originally Posted by Breeder

I have the exact same kind of panic attacks, same thoughts and they were much more frequent PP with DS1.

Thanks for sharing that with me. It eases the mental burden a little bit to know that I'm not the only one having these thoughts. I thought maybe I was just crazy.

[thismama]

I'm not having panic attacks persay (spelling?) but omg am I jumpy. I sprinted like lightning across a yard today to grab my 4 year old when i thought she would fall off monkey bars, yelling 'hold on! hold on tight!'... they weren't even that high but my logical assessment skills are out the window. plus i found myself driving in a parking lot with a crying baby in the backseat... almost freaking hit the car next to me as i parked. ugh!!!!! i need to go out every day or i start to get anxious from feeling my life is gone, but i'm only going easy, soft places man. no parking lots.

[Shanana]

I hope the RR helps.

[MarchWillow]

I have baaaad anxiety that I have to keep in check or I get those thoughts too. Mine is not pp though, it's permanent. I went thru so many docs who would diagnose depression because of the "content" of the thoughts, when really it is anxiety. My mw's have had me on Passion flower and fish oil for 7 months now and I have been prescription free. (have taken either zoloft, prozac, or paxil for over 7 years)

Passion flower...I take three tabs, twice a day...it's pretty cheap too. (about $14.00 for a months supply for me) And fish oil one tab, twice a day. I forget what the fish oil does, but the passion flower says right on the bottle that it helps with anxiety. I have RR too but have not used it yet, mw just wants it on hand for the birth-so i can't comment on that, but am not afraid to give it a try if I have a panic attack. But, obviously I am sold on the passion flower capsules. Hope that helps!