Anxiety: Infant
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Anxiety Disorder
Asked by D.H. from New York
on October 10, 2008
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are there any other mothers out there w/ anxiety disorder?
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- I suffer from anxiety disorder as well. I guess thinking back it did get more pronounced after my second child, but I relate it more to the mounting responsibilities....
- Hi D., I believe I have anxiety, very soon after my second child. I really need to make a doctor appointment. I think right after I finish writing this little note....
- yes D. i was just told i have gad (general anxiety disorder) and i got to counseling and me and my counselor figured out it was from sleep deprivation and also our fin...
Pregnant Mother with Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Asked by M.H. from Kansas City
on February 15, 2008
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I am pregnant with my first child, though a surprise, a blessing! I have dealt with anxiety and panic dosorder for most of my life and am wondering if anyone else h...
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- I have also had problems with anxiety and I was worried I might freak out during labor and delivery. Instead, I did great. I had read every book I could get my hands o...
- Dear M., I have not been clinically diagnosed with panic disorder/anxiety, but I have had panic attacks in the past, especially when my stress level gets really high. ...
- Find a caregiver who respects your real feelings and problems. Switch as many times as you can. If you hate hospitals, you may want to consider a home birth. If you...
Anxiety, Panic Attacks
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on November 26, 2009
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I am a mother of 2 little girls. Lately I'v had a lot of stress, I experienced inappropriate behavior advances from the clergy at my church, family issues with my sis...
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- Hi, It is completely normal to feel that way especially in your situation. Do you have friends who can come and help you? Someone to talk to? In times like this you...
- Hello ES, It sounds like your situation is challenging and there are help and resources for you. I went through a similar situation two years ago, minus the panic a...
- I just want to say; good for you for wanting to take care of it without medications! It IS possible. I had pretty bad anxiety attacks back in college. Was diagnose...
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Asked by A.M. from Phoenix
on August 17, 2008
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Well, I am looking for a little advice and insight. I have an Eleven year old daughter that up until last week had never has anything more than a cold or flu. She was ...
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- Perhaps you need to look at this medically rather than psychiatrically. Is there something in the physical environment of the school that is making her sick? If yo...
- A., I am so sorry that this is happening to you and your daughter. Is there a history of anxiety in her family that you know of? If it is profound anxiety, then p...
- Hi A., I am sorry to hear about your daughter's anxiety. I have had bouts with this and it can be paralyzing. Anxety and fear is not of God. There are many chris...
Mom in Need of Help with Panic Disorder
Asked by K.T. from Barnstable
on January 22, 2008
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I am 32 married with two children (4 and 9 months). I have suffered from panic attacks and an anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. I don't drink or have caf...
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- Hi K., I think I know what you are going through. Three years ago, while pregnant with my third child, I had terrible panic attacks. I could not sleep because I'd wak...
- I am a 29year old mother of a happy 4 year old child..I have suffered from a social anxiety disorder for about 10 years now. I took paxil for 2 years, but have not bee...
- Hi K.- I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing aniexty and panic attacks. As the others that have responded I have struggled for many years. When I feel an at...
Panic Attacks
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on February 27, 2007
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This is more of a rant i guess than any thing. I have been suffering from panic attacks since i was 12, diagnosed with anxiety at 6. well my anxiety has been horrable ...
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- Hello E., First of all I would like to console you on having anxiety attacks. They are very serious and I know because I have been there. When I was 19, I started to ...
- I don't know if you are on any medication right now but Zoloft really helps me with anxiety as well as depression.
- awwwwwwwww sweetie i know how you feel. I have them. Try biofeedback. It helps me so much. Whenever you feel one coming on....get into the bathtub in warm water fi...
Anxiety Disorder and Pregnancy/Childcare
Asked by F.K. from San Francisco
on June 23, 2010
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Anyone else out there have an anxiety disorder and either is or has been pregnant? I realize every pregnancy is unique and that goes for people with this disorder, but...
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- I have panic attacks and depression. I actually got a little worse during the first trimester, but as soon as the 2nd trimester started I felt great. I was really anxi...
- My pregnancy wasn't complicated by the baby but it definitely took a toll on me physically. I stopped taking my medications (with dr. oversight) prior to getting preg...
- It's never as bad as I imagine! Anxiety runs in our family. All I can tell you is to keep fighting it. Find every way you can. My kids are grown and I am much bett...
Panic Attacks
Asked by B.R. from Columbus
on August 20, 2006
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I have had panic attacks for about 9 years. I had been able to keep them managable for the past two years, but now they are back stronger than ever and interfering wit...
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- Hi, I suffer from anxiety which gives me a feeling of fear (of what, I don't exactly know). I don't really get attacks that come on so strong as your describing but ...
- I had my first panic attack one week after my son was born. I had them continuously for 2.5 years, even with medication and therapy. When I changed doctors to one wh...
- Hi B., I feel for you. I suffered from panic attacks in the past and wouldn't wish them on my worst enemy. At the time, my doctor prescribed Paxil for me. I didn...
Panic / Anxiety Attacks
Asked by J.S. from Kalamazoo
on April 26, 2009
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I was wanting a little input on panic/anxiety attacks... I believe I am having them.. I looked up some information about some symptoms I have been having and thats wha...
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- I take medication for anxiety and I admit I was a little apprehensive at first. I didn't want to feel anxious, but I also didn't want to depend on medication. Well i...
- just a little note to add to the others advice. try taking melatonin to help fall asleep.
- Hi J., Those anxiety attacks must be so scary for you. I'm sorry you have to experience these things. There have been times in my life that situations are so overwhe...
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
Asked by W.A. from Honolulu
on February 13, 2008
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Hi all. I just had an unplanned C-section on Feb 6th (yes, I posted the request about unplanned C-section and got an overwhelming response of 120+ moms...thank you all...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
