Deep breaths

[anon99]

I think I’m trying to have a panic attack. I’m taking deep breaths. I’m burping a lot. My hands are tingly and sweaty. Feels like I can’t breathe my chest is tight. I feel wobbly. I’m sure it’s all from the anxious feelings I had yesterday and all early morning during labor. I’ve felt this before, remember. Just get though it. Deep breaths. Everything is going to be fine you just have to get through this wave. Nothing will happen. This was all brought on by a thought and I took it too far. Now I need to think rationally. What is a judgement/opinion and what is the facts. And we will move forward. Deep breaths. Remain calm. I’m focusing on the sound of the rain tap the window. And the clock ticking. The breeze of the AC on my skin.

[Agora1]

Beautifully said anon...I couldn't have said it better.

You are starting to understand the lies that anxiety tells

us and how we have to not fight it but accept it as such

and use rational thinking to get back on track. You did

good....Breathe xx

[anon99 in reply to Agora1]

I am ashamed. I felt so happy all day and fear free and boom this happens and I have to sit my baby down to go through this with myself. I should be better for her. I will get through this.

[Agora1 in reply to anon99]

You've been through a lot in the last few days.

Give yourself time to adjust to being a mommy

You're doing great xx

[Sounds]

I had this too with my first born. This is not your fault. It is all of the hormones racing through your body. Having a baby changes your body a lot. Watch how you feel over the next couple of days. I needed to go on antidepressants because I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety. It feels awful but you can get help and it will get better. Your baby will also be ok while you take care of yourself too.