Anxiety!
Ever since I was young I have had anxiety. It would usually come on suddenly and leave fairly quickly. Pregnancy has made my anxiety worse recently. I am not sure why but for some reason the Japan tragedy has really weighed on me. I am terrified of something horrible happening and Ace not being able to live a wonderful life. I want him to be able to do all the things he wants to and be whoever he wants. I am having a hard time rationalizing that with everything horrible in the world there is good. I just don't know why this is so difficult for me right now. I wish I didn't have such horrible anxiety but lets hope it goes away fast!
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OMG I'm feeling the same way!! I've been so scared with all the things happening in the world lately. I keep thinking I will eventually get pregnant and not even see my child be born. It really scares me.
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ReplyDeleteWelcome to the wonderful world of hormones! Its completey normal for you to feel this way as your body creates heaps of different hormones during your pregnancy. Speak to your doctor the next chance you get because, if you are feeling this way now, chances are you may get some form of postnatal depression. Don't panic! Its the bodies natural response to giving birth.
I have found that breathing exercises, combined with accepting you feel anxious can help. I know that sounds daft but by my third child, I knew I would be anxious at certain times so I taught myself to cry when I felt like it and breathe my way through it.
Thanks Cin, it finally has been getting better. I talked to my daughter about and also am seeing a counselor just to get all the stress out. It has really helped. I was also worried about have PPD so I am glad I am aware of it. I appreciate the advice! I will keep everyone posted on how it goes.
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