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May 11, 2014 14:32:18 GMT
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Post by olivia31 on May 11, 2014 14:32:18 GMT
Thanks Weeble I have felt better over the weekend but am now starting to worry that I will be on my own again tomorrow it is driving be crazy. Still apprehensive about taking tablets as don't want to feel even worse on my own with my baby
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May 11, 2014 15:01:24 GMT
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Post by monica on May 11, 2014 15:01:24 GMT
Hi it's always daunting being alone with lo. However often the worry is far worse than the reality.
Maybe try breaking down the day in to chunks and concentrating solely on the chunk you're in. This can help make the day more manageablex
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Post by Weeble on May 11, 2014 21:44:46 GMT
I used to just focus on the first hour too.what worries you about the drugs?
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May 12, 2014 10:11:55 GMT
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Post by olivia31 on May 12, 2014 10:11:55 GMT
What worries me about the drugs is that they will make me feel more anxious and depressed and make be have more panic attacks . Today is a bad day I am having some horrible thoughts that I just can't seem to shake I am hoping I start feeling better soon
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May 12, 2014 12:01:33 GMT
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Post by monica on May 12, 2014 12:01:33 GMT
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I hope u pick up as the day goes on. Try doing some breathing exercises as if ur anxious you tense up which can make u feel worse. If ur able perhaps go for a walk - that used to help me when I was at my worse .
Re meds everyone reacts differently. Most people have mild side effects initially. I took citalopeam and my anxiety did worsen then after a couple of weeks it started to slowly lift.
If u do decide to take them perhaps get ur other half to take a few days off around a weekend so he can be about to help you?
Monica
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May 16, 2014 20:56:39 GMT
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Post by kmum on May 16, 2014 20:56:39 GMT
Ah I like what Weeble (above) had to say about 50000 years ago! That's how my counsellor described the 'fight or flight' symptoms and why it can feel so bad. Like a loss of control. CBT will def help you understand what's going on. GPS are crap but do tell them 'everything'. I knew I was ill when I had dark thoughts. Not of harming baby but unusual thoughts. To be honest I can't even remember now what they were. Just that they were not me!!!
Citilopram is the most common anti depressant. Don't be afraid of them. They made my anxiety worse but I'm an unusual case! I'm now on an SSNRI which is venlafaxine and works slightly different on the brain. They are more appropriate for anxiety with depression I'm told. Perhaps ask ur doc about this. That was reason they changed me as it was the anxiety that created low mood rather than other way round. Google it and you will see.
My advice would be to find someone who can be around for a few weeks. Company and bit of support. Can your partner take some time off? A friend or neighbour? Anyone? It's times like this that you really have to be honest with friends/family and tell then what's going on. You need support and help through the early days and you will recover.
It can be very daunting but it's true that nothing bad will happen. Be kind to yourself. Try take some chill time in bath or go out for walk. Read silly gossip mag or just so things u enjoy when baby is asleep. Talk lots and write lots on this forum.
You really will be fine I promise. Incidentally, iv had an over active thyroid and treatment for it in years gone past. Was an extreme case and yes the anxiety jittery symptoms are very similar. Def get them to do your bloods to rule it out. Especially after having a baby.
Read some of the diaries on here. They will make you feel more normal. Take care and keep in touch.
K
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May 18, 2014 19:00:48 GMT
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Post by olivia31 on May 18, 2014 19:00:48 GMT
So I have started taking the anti depressants this is my second day. I have been a wreck all week and weekend. I feel like all I can think about is the fact that's want to hurt or abuse my baby and it is really getting on top of me now . I keep in thinking I'm going to touch him inappropriately and seem to be getting urges this is really scaring me to a point where I touched his penis to see what happened and It really freaked me out and now I am unbelievably scarced to be on my own with him. I have had one session of CBT and am having another one on Tuesday but can't understand what is happening to me somebody please tell me this is normal I am terrified I am going to abuse my baby.
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May 18, 2014 20:11:40 GMT
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Post by monica on May 18, 2014 20:11:40 GMT
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If u were going to abuse ur baby you wouldn't be worrying about it! Someone described these obsessional thoughts as the protective instinct going into overdrive so much so you even see danger from urself! This made sense to me and of course the more you worry about these thoughts the more they will play on ur mind.
Cbt is very good at combatting these thoughts so stick with it. It's hard work but you'll get there. If u feel up Tobit read the dreaded thoughts section and ul see ur not alone . One if the trustees had these thoughts and was even on itv recently talking about this symptomx
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May 18, 2014 20:16:42 GMT
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Post by monica on May 18, 2014 20:16:42 GMT
Hi
If u were going to abuse ur baby you wouldn't be worrying about it! Someone described these obsessional thoughts as the protective instinct going into overdrive so much so you even see danger from urself! This made sense to me and of course the more you worry about these thoughts the more they will play on ur mind.
Cbt is very good at combatting these thoughts so stick with it. It's hard work but you'll get there. If u feel up Tobit read the dreaded thoughts section and ul see ur not alone . One if the trustees had these thoughts and was even on itv recently talking about this symptomx
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May 18, 2014 20:52:14 GMT
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Post by olivia31 on May 18, 2014 20:52:14 GMT
Thankyou Monica I feel a little better x
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Post by Weeble on May 19, 2014 21:37:35 GMT
Hi these thoughts are you worst fear punishment thoughts your brain is constantly firing random thoughts into your head and the pni makes us worry about them. They are.really common
Kat
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May 28, 2014 7:53:47 GMT
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Post by olivia31 on May 28, 2014 7:53:47 GMT
I've been taking citalopram for the last 11 days at first I felt fine but now my anxiety has gone through the roof and I am feeling really down also dizzy and nauseous. Has anyone else experienced this ? I thought I would be starting to feel better by now but seem to be getting worse
Thanks
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Post by monica on May 28, 2014 10:00:55 GMT
Hi
When I started on citalopram I felt worse initially (2-3 weeks). My symptoms were increased anxiety (ie it went through the roof!), inability to sleep butthik that was anxiety related, I also suffered from a strange type of dizziness as if the walls were at a strange angle. If you are concerned do speak to your dr for advice as of course everyone is different. Feeling worse initially is common with most antids.
Hopefully another week or so and things should start to improve. Again see your dr if symptoms are really difficult to cope with, there is not improvement or just for reassurance. Do you have anyone whos about to help you?
Monica
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May 28, 2014 10:17:08 GMT
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Post by olivia31 on May 28, 2014 10:17:08 GMT
Nobody about to help me but I have been to the doctors and he feels that I might be better trying beta blockers instead so I will try those and have got to go back to docs in a week fingers crossed they make me feel better
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Post by Weeble on May 30, 2014 16:50:24 GMT
:-)
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