Feel weird

Day 5 after a c section and I was pumping milk (only collestrum is coming out) and out of nowhere I felt an emotional drop since pumping that I feel overwhelmed or like on the verge of a panic attack, I had been fine and okay but now I feel scared and like I can’t breath- has anyone experience this, what did you do, what can I do or take - maybe vitamins or something? Thanks!

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It may be your milk coming in xx

@Naomi did you feel this way, I feel like a sudden disconnection and overwhelming feeling that I can’t shake off and feels like I need air as I will have a panic attack

There’s usually a day between day 3-5 when milk comes in and your hormones just go wild and anything can set you off crying. It’s usually just one day though - hang in there!

Google Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) Could be that?

Thanks guys - this made me feel a little more in control, I was fully spiriling out 🙈😫😢

As soon as my milk came in I was like this for about 4 days and then it went away x

When my milk came in on day 5. I had a fever and wasn’t well. I also cried a lot and felt I couldn’t bond with baby. I went into triage as thought something was terribly wrong. They explained was milk coming in. I had no idea. No one warned me. Like others have shared. Weird and wonderful things happen with hormones. I hope you feel better soon x

@Naomi I had no idea, this is super helpful - thank you 🤍

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