post partum,anxiety,horomones????

dawfai · Post by **dawfai** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:45 am

I just had a beautiful baby in jan. as most of you that come to the chat know. When i came home I felt normal again no panic etc. It was great! Then rigt before I started my period it all came back. My docotr gave me birth control. I'm wondering if this will help or make me worse? I'm not sure what it is. I'm not stressed about anything I have a good relationship with baby, I don't think about hurting him r myself, so i don't understand what's going on? Today my stomach hurts,runny nose and stopped up at the same time so that's making me feel short of breath, watery eye's.I'm sure I'm comming down with something but what about the pther stuff. I gagg a lot when i get real panicky/anxious and spacey is the worst. I just can't stand that feeling. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. xoxo to all

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:57 pm

Your body's hormones are readjusting. It is normal and okay. I think the birth control will probably help stabilize you. If it doesn't, switch to another pill until you find one that works for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:49 am

Thanks! I hope it does help me. I feel like i'm going crazy.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:54 am

I recommend reading books by Pam Vredevelt about anxiety, pregnancy, and hormones. She says it takes about three years for your hormones to get back to pre pregnancy levels. A lot of her books are out of print, but you can get used ones on amazon.com. Like you said, you just wanted to know that it was your hormones making you feel this way so you wouldn't feel "crazy", and so maybe she could help you understand even more:).

Take care,
luvpiggy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:34 am

Hi there-

I didn't feel that way after having a child, but I did alot! after having a miscarriage. I don't personally like birth control pills for hormonal control.

Have you ever thought of bio-identical progesterone from a compounding pharmacist?

Congratulations on the baby.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:45 am

I too have a have a 4 month and omg did the anxiety ever come with a vegence I have always had panic attacks but nothing this bad I m goin to see my dr tomorrow and ask for a hormone test to see if thats what it is. I know how you are feelin I seroiously thought i was goin crazy but I believe we are not its just our thinking.....

Zoogirl · Post by **Zoogirl** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:04 am

DawFai@yahoo.com if you all would like to add me qould love to talk to you all and if you could let me know how the blood test turns out?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:31 am

Dear Daw...Any type of change...be it good or bad...can worsen symptoms of anxiety and panic...
I suggest that you refresh your self on the program...Listening to the relaxation tape may be very helpful...And remember to do the deep-breathing exercises....Hormones may also be playing a role, here....I tried the progesterone, once, and I had a terrible experience with it...It made me much more anxious...It may have just the opposite effect on you......Also, remember to continue doing your positive self-talk....And accept those feelings and try and float through them...If you are a believer, then trust in God....I hope this helps you...God Bless!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:35 am

And remember that spacey feeling is just your brain's way of protecting itself...Try your best to float through that feeling..
Remember...it will pass...You are not go crazy...You are safe, healthy, and strong. God Bless!!!!

Maestra B. A. B. · Post by **Maestra B. A. B.** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:03 pm

Yes, I'm going through EXACTLY the same thing myself. i had a baby girl in January. I was feeling great then I got my period and suffered suddenly from some of the worst anxiety EVER. I could barely function at work. I am finally on 50mg of Zoloft, which seems to be starting to work. I've only been on it for about 10 days. I also got a script for Ativan to take. the anxiety was some of the worst I have ever ever experienced. I'm convinced there is a hormone connection. Wow! so nice to actually find someone else who is experiencing the same thing.