Feeling scared

[Cs131193]

Hello all! I hope you’re all well and having a good day!

I’m feeling very scared and on edge right now. After a rough patch with my partner which is currently ongoing, I recently found out I am pregnant. This is my second pregnancy but I’m terrified after my previous pregnancy ended in miscarriage. I’m currently just over 4 weeks along and I’m analysing every part of my pregnancy and worrying that I’m going to miscarry again 😔 My partner and I are trying to work on our relationship at the moment and I’ve still got anxieties about that too. Are there any tips anyone has for managing negative thoughts and feelings and staying positive. I really want to feel like myself again and feel excited for this pregnancy but I can’t.

Thanks!

Chloe x

[julesFD]

Hi Chloe, sorry you're feeling so bad right now. You should speak to your midwife and doctor and let them know how you're feeling. It sounds like you've got a lot going on and if you have any friends or family who you can confide in that would help too. I get really bad anxiety and when I feel scared I listen to the self hypnosis videos on youtube. It may take a few tries to get relaxed but maybe give them a go, they really help me. Please let your care providers know how you're feeling. Good luck x

[Cs131193 in reply to julesFD]

Hello julesFD,

My midwife appointment isn’t for another few weeks, they’ve got to assign one to me still and my doctor never has spaces available unfortunately! I think I will give the self hypnosis a try thank you! Hopefully it’ll give me some peace 🙂 thank you! X

[julesFD in reply to Cs131193]

Are you in the UK? There are some anxiety helplines I can give you if you need to speak to someone ? MindInfoline: 0300 123 3393

mind.org.uk

Anxiety UK (formerly National Phobics Society)

Helpline: 08444 775 774

anxietyuk.org.uk

Anxiety Alliance

Helpline: 0845 296 7877 (10-10 daily)

anxietyalliance.org.uk

No Panic

Helpline: 0844 967 4848

nopanic.org.uk

Website: Moodjuice

Anxiety

Panic

The site is designed to offer information, advice to those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions. From the site you are able to print off various self-help guides covering conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep problems.

Hope this helps hun x

[Cs131193 in reply to julesFD]

I am in the UK yes!

Thank you so much! I will check them out 🙂 x

[hippieebbbz09]

I agree with Jules, speak to your dr about your thoughts on this, your mental health well-being matters in general, but definitely while pregnant with your new bundle . It sucks that you both are going through a rough patch . Take some time and not only speak to your Dr but write out your thoughts and speak to family or friends if you can , or a therapist.

[Cs131193 in reply to hippieebbbz09]

Hello hippieebbbz09,

Thank you! Luckily I have a great support system with my family, we’re going to couples counselling and grief counselling so I’m hoping in time they’ll both help 🙂 x