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Post by K1 on Jul 31, 2015 16:24:53 GMT
I have 2 children one 5yrs and another almost 6 months. Since having my baby I feel so anxious all the time. I feel like I'm racing against time all day long and feel constantly on edge wanting each day to end. I never had this with my first child so I don't know if its just the stress of having 2. I suffer with insomnia so I should b use to the sleepless nights but this time I'm not coping at all. I love my kids so much and feel like I have bonded with my new baby but I feel so much has changed. Every day feels like a struggle and I pray ill feel better one day and not be like this for ever . Do u think I have pnd or just anixety? I feel OCD about cleaning and worry about not sleeping and feeling like a zombie all the time. I'm taking citalopram 20mg but unless I sleep I don't feel much better !!
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Post by monica on Jul 31, 2015 20:25:08 GMT
Hello and welcome
I'm sorry you're struggling with anxiety since the birth of your second child. As this has started after the birth of ur baby it sounds as if it could be pni - anxiety certainly is a symptom. We're not medically qualified on here but I would urge you to discuss this with ur Dr . Coukd you do this?
I got pni after having my second child - I didn't have it after my first nor my third. A bit like you I found the jump from one to two children incredibly tough - 2 to 3 was easier! Those feelings if not being able to cope and life being a constant struggle I can certainly identify with .
Do you have practical and emotional support . Anxiety in itself is very tiring and draining. If u can get someone to give you a break it can help a lot . Insomnia sucks big time - I had this too and no doubt can make the anxiety worse. How long have u been on citalopram? You can feel worse before better. Have u been offered any talking therapies ? That can help a lot .
Do keep talking . You will recover from this even though it can feel overwhelming ATM .
Monica
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