3 weeks pp- w twins. Severe anxiety
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It’s normal to feel anxious but from what I am reading, what you are experiencing is quite extreme. Definitely go get seen to about this before it gets worse and develops into PPD. You could need your medication changed or increased. There’s nothing wrong with that (I have just recently increased mine) and feel much better. If you have family and friends nearby make sure to let them know how you are feeling so you are not alone and more supported xx
It’s absolutely awful isn’t it! I know exactly what your going through I have anxiety and ptsd had it since being a young child.. I don’t take medication as personally I don’t think they work, and you can become dependent on them and they always made me feel like I was on drugs. The best thing to do in my opinion is a cold shower, reset your nervous system. Only 30-60 seconds at the end of your normal shower, i know it may seem scary but this is the part where you need to over power your brain and force yourself. Also another thing is you need someone to force you to go for a walk, some where with green scenery, maybe running water like a lake and just sit and listen and take in the fresh air and the sounds then find some grass/moss and take your shoes and socks off and stand on it for a good 10-15 mins to ground yourself, you get a few different benefits from this but mostly energy and calming properties. Then there’s meditation to reconnect you with your body and centre yourself
There’s a good few apps and YouTube videos but try those and I promise you (as someone who has tried absolutely everything for over 25years of being diagnosed) this will make you feel sooo much better. Sending you love and strength ❤️
Oh gosh that is so hard. I also suffer from anxiety and really recommend talking to your GP asap if you need support. I understand Kirsties pov but medication can help a lot of people so might be worth considering x
@Rebecca absolutely agree, medication does help some people. Just me personally I have a hate relationship with all types of medication to be honest 😂 think I’ve just had bad side effects and try and do things naturally x
I am so sorry you are going through this. I would suggest going to speak to your OB as soon as possible. Tell them how you’re feeling and the symptoms you’re having. They will know what to do or who to refer you to to get you on the right track. I would do this as soon as possible. Stay strong mama. We will get through this.