New here and pregnant

[Vfc513]

Hi guys, I’m very new to the community. I’m 29 weeks pregnant. I’ve always considered myself an anxious person, but never had a clinical diagnosis. I had what I think is a panic attack a week and a half ago it almost felt like a heart attack which spiraled medical appts ruling out clots, heart issues etc. in the midst of this they did a ct of chest said negative for clots but was a limited view of a lobe due to possible infection they gave me antibiotics Ford pneumonia. The details of this are why I’m here I’ve been back to er with shortness of breath, and overall extreme fatigue and because I’m so damn paranoid they missed a clot even though I’ve been reassured by at least four drs it’s not. I know these thoughts are irrational. But the palpitations are real . My family has a history of anxiety and depression and I feel it’s peeking through this pregnancy. I am afraid to be alone which makes it hard for a stay at home mom with a toddler and a husband who works long hours. I’m constantly anxious. I started one session with a therapist so far.. end of the rant. Anyone have this health paranoia? I want to feel better and I’m aware pneumonia probably takes awhile to get over. My husband has been supportive as much as I guess he can. I spend so much time sulking and googling

Sincerely,

I want my life back without this unrealistic worry

[Tech4hokies]

Hi, welcome to the group. I'm sorry you feel like this, do you have a primary doctor? They can follow up and keep an eye on the palpations. A lot of people have PVCs, what we call palpations. They usually are only a problem when we have symptoms. I worked in a heart Drs office and I also have a those palpations. But a doctor should be concerned, all that anxiety isn't good, my opinion, but talk to your ob/gyn, I feel it should be addressed. And you are not the only one, my daughter had this problem too. I'm here, if you want/need to chat. Private message is the best way on here, I don't always get notifications on replies. Hugs, take care.

[Ann10]

I'm sorry you are struggling with anxiety. I hope that your therapist can give you some ideas about how to cope. Deep breathing, singing, and listening to music can be soothing.