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Post Natal Anxiety

Post Natal Anxiety

Hi, this is my first reach for help since having my baby four months ago. I've just recently realised that my anxiety levels are sky rocketing. My baby is waking up every 2 hours during the night and I think sleep deprivation is the major factor, hence why I haven't sought help yet! But I've been staying awake fretting even when he is asleep, loosing hours crying and waking up in the morning upset and worried about the day to come. I have been avoiding intimacy with my partner and it's starting to effect our relationship. I feel intense guilt in wanting time to myself (we are currently living with partners parents and it's driving me up the wall not being able to just be grumpy for a day or have my own space to be a mum). I feel there are so many reasons why I feel this way and I can't fix any of them. Even when there is a solution to one problem my anxiety spreads onto another issue and I can't escape the cycle. Any help of understanding is much appreciated xx

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Hi @Tornado

I'm so sorry you haven't had a response yet! I have moved your thread into this discussion topic so it will be easier for people to find.

Take care,

Nik

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Re: Post Natal Anxiety

Hello @Tornado 🙂

I don't know if I've experienced post natal anxiety, my 'baby' is over 30 with 5 babies of thier own now. Though I do remember having to regularly check (about every 2 hours) if they were still breathing. I just wanted you to know that I've heard you and I'm sure there are a lot of people here that can relate to your experiences. Try reading through simular threads and tagging (using the @ symbol) the people who write about it.

Sending you love and calmness

Niqua

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