Anxiety and feeling overwhelmed

Yes, I have been going through the same. I go through phases of it being really bad. I just try to do a little at a time and build the distance back up

thanks for the reply I am not on medication but I find it hard leaving the house constantly worrying if he kicks off or if something is going to happen

Yes, the more you do it the easier it becomes. My therapist has helped a lot. Sending you love…the more you do it the stronger and more confident you will feel.

Yes, my advice is to be kind to yourself. Having a baby changes everything. I've always had anxiety and now with my daughter I get flustered in public if she gets upset etc. Just remind yourself that most people have been in your position so sympathise and those who judge need better things to do in their lives. Start with one thing? Maybe a class?

thanks I have started going to a class on a Monday with my 2 year old but I am struggling just now with the schools being off to go places as I find like soft play overwhelming on my own due the volume of people

I did before I was on medication. Even on meds it can be hard but it's more my depression these days than anxiety. I used to have panic attacks in stores before I got on meds.

@Rachel I'm hugging you. Anxiety is hard. I'm at a Dr apt for anxiety and also another reason. Wishing you women luck and wellness.

really? I thought meds would make a world of difference

oh they do!! I can't function well without them but they don't just magically make everything better. They just make it bearable, more manageable, and easier to regain control.

Yes I experienced this last year during my pregnancy it was awful. I had a course of CBT through the NHS Talking Therapies service, you can self refer or ask your GP to refer you x

Get some counselling.

@𝓚𝓪𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓲 Ah I see, I get that not magically making everything better so like what's still left that you have tor deal with despite being on meds? Idk I placed meds on a pedestal lol

I promise that is natural! It freaks me out too! I'm so sorry I cant give better advice, but know that I have depression and anxiety and it's hard...I hate going places alone!! So you are not alone♥️

thanks it’s just hard and especially when I don’t live near family for help and also have 2 dogs that don’t help either and I am just worrying that I am ruining my little boy by not being able to take him places

Yes. But you need to try to push yourself out of the comfort zone. You can do it! You did it before so you can. Just do small steps and you’ll get there. Don’t let anxiety win.

Would you consider trying medication and counselling? It really helped me.
And just keeping doing something everyday like even just a walk or a coffee or something, I would hate soft play cause it would be too chaotic but a structured class or one on one time with LO out the house will be easier. Pack bag the night before, have Bfast and leave, and build up the duration or the distance or the experience

hi I have started going to a class on a Monday which is structured and small but I feel he is getting to that age that being stuck in the house is starting to get boring and where I live there isn’t much around so I need to get in the car and then I a conscious I have two dogs at home I never used to be like this the little man came along and I have c section so wasn’t aloud to do much and then everything just became so overwhelming

I had a section too and found the first couple of weeks so hard and actually once I got out more found it a lot easier. Trying to entertain the baby all day is much harder in the house.
But if you haven't already definitely meds and counselling cause otherwise it will likely get worse. Just pack the pram and baby bag into the car the night before and get out everyday, start off with a walk and then you'll maybe feel more comfortable with more classes or swimming or yoga just do something you both find fun and relaxing
I just leave the dog in the house for a few hours and hes fine. I can go a walk from my house but everything else I need the car. The more you do it the easier it becomes and now I dont even think about it.

I know it's super hard just try not to overthink it or think of reasons you cant go out, you'll talk yourself out of it or say you'll go another day and then never do.

thanks I think that is my problem I am always thinking the worst and then once I go do it, it is actually fine think I just need to be organised like u say and just go do it and the more I do the more comfortable I will become