FTM — dealing with anxiety & paranoia

Yes! Ask your obgyn what they can give you for anxiety. Zoloft is popular and helps tremendously. It’s also safe with breastfeeding. Hope you can be at ease soon!💕

Thank you, I will do that!

I dealt with the same and should’ve talked to someone because looking back on It i was definitely acting super out of character. I definitely should’ve been prescribed something but i ended up smoking cbd which helped sometimes

I’ve definitely considered CBD & THC but there is just so much conflicting information about doing that while breastfeeding that my paranoia is telling me not to go there 😭 I didn’t even think to talk to my OB about it, I don’t have a check up for another few weeks but I think I’ll reach out to see them sooner so I can talk to them about this. Thanks for your insight!

I was told from my nurse practitioner/lactation consultant to never use THC while breastfeeding. Your OB will have other suggestions I’m sure. I had anxiety so bad I couldn’t fall asleep. I slept about 6 total hrs in 3 days after bringing my son home. My body would convulse when I tried to lay down. I took unisom and other sleep meds and still unable to sleep bc my anxiety was thru the roof. I’m now on just a low dose of Zoloft and it’s changed everything. I’m able to relax and focus on what I need to, and sleep when I can 😌

I’m in the UK but we use an Owlet sock on baby and it monitors his heart rate and oxygen levels through the night. It’s been a god send for helping me to sleep through the night and not spend hours watching him! It gives out an alert if anything was ever be wrong with baby 😊 Highly recommend it if you can get your hands on one 😊

I’ve gone through this the first two weeks after having my daughter in early August. For me it was definitely the hormones that caused me to act that way too. It helped to talk to my ob and mom friends about it on the phone. But honestly it just took time for my ppa to go away. The hormones settled down and I was able to feel normal again during third week post partum. If you breastfeed your baby girl, I found that immediately lowered my anxiety when I was having an active anxiety attack. Thinking back, my thoughts and actions during that period were totally irrational. And I really couldn’t stop feeling that way. There was no way for me to calm down. So It’s very important for your hubby to be extra supportive at this time bc you’re super vulnerable. I was offered Zoloft by my ob but never took it; however, it could be beneficial to look into that option! Please know that you’re not alone and this feeling will pass. 💖💖💖

That's very normal Hun. Yet if those feelings and thought are being very very strong please find a perinatal therapist to help you dealing with it. I was sooooo obsessed with death when my baby was born. Afraid of dying and afraid of my baby die or get sick. I was just crying my eyes out thinking about it. Still have a bit now at 11months pp. Yet therapy helped me to ease and cool down a little bit. Send you love mama. Motherhood is very powerful emotionally too.

I’d suggest speaking to a psychologist. Some anxiety is normal, but if it’s affecting your sleep and overall quality of life, you are better off getting help as soon as possible!❤️❤️❤️

I feel the same way!! I get this weird feeling in my chest throughout the day and I’m constantly checking on baby to make sure he’s okay while sleeping in his bassinet.. I also have terrible anxiety while driving with him.. I absolutely refuse to drive with him alone.. I never had anxiety while driving before but now It’s almost as if I’m terrified

An app like Calm might help, there are also apps designed specifically for moms and postpartum that could help. But also talk to your doctor, look into therapy, make time for rest and self care whenever possible. Some anxiety is normal and to be expected, but it sounds like you’re in deep.

@Jess are you UK based?

@charlotte I am not, I’m in the US