Does anyone have any suggestions for a WW who has a baby due in less than three months that is suffering from terrible terrible anxiety attacks? Lately, I start crying and sobbing uncontrollably and I cannot quit. It sometimes leads to anger. I get shaky, I can't control it. I somtimes read a verse (Psalm 126:5-6) which comforts me, but I cannot stop the tears. I cannot stop the nervousness, the shaking...the absolute doubling over with heartache and pain. I need some relief, anyone have any suggestions?

DWTLH, I don't know any tricks to suggest. You have to feel your pain. Plus you're all hormoned up. When these jags happen, do you feel panicked or afraid? I had a few actual panic attacks a few months ago, and they were outrageous.

It's been a while, but the last few months I've had a few very hard cries, where I sobbed and sobbed and could barely breathe. It usually makes me feel relieved, and it's actually kind of exhilarating, to feel so alive. Miserable and sad, but definitely alive.

GC

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by dontwanttolose him:
<strong> Does anyone have any suggestions for a WW who has a baby due in less than three months that is suffering from terrible terrible anxiety attacks? Lately, I start crying and sobbing uncontrollably and I cannot quit. It sometimes leads to anger. I get shaky, I can't control it. I somtimes read a verse (Psalm 126:5-6) which comforts me, but I cannot stop the tears. I cannot stop the nervousness, the shaking...the absolute doubling over with heartache and pain. I need some relief, anyone have any suggestions? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I took paxil throughout the entire pregnancy of my 3rd child. I did a lot of reading on the use of SSRI's in pregnancy, and my doctor was very comfortable with prescribing medication. SSRI's are used during pregnancy when the benefit to the mother's health outweighs any potential risk to the baby (if any). Please see a psychiatrist or someone who has experience with depression/anxiety issues and ask them for help. If you arent' comfortable with the idea of medication, therapy alone might help?(I can't recall if you are in IC?) If that isn't possible, exercise might help.

You can try deep breathing and relaxation techniques. You lay down on your back and consciously relax each muscle from your toes all the way up to your forehead and scalp.

Also you can close your eyes and use imagery of a beautiful place that you love.

Exercise (like walking) helps too.

Or you can write and vent here and let us know all of your problems.

I had similar and some other rather bizarre mental symptoms during my last pregnancy. It scared me

It turned out to be ACUTE HYPOGLYCEMIA,(low blood sugar ) from not eating during prolonged morning sickness.

The shaking the crying, depressed thoughts, feeling unreal was all from that.

Get he dr to check yoru blood sugar, and start eating lots, (but no refined sugar).

The stress of infidelity uses up alot of energy, and you and baby need all your strength.

Shul