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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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jammeriw1
jammeriw1

Hello all,


I am a first time mom to a beautiful 9 week old baby boy.  I have been off work on leave, and it is now time to return.  I go back to work next week.


It was been a rough couple of weeks, I’ll be honest.  I suffered from severe depression and anxiety, coupled with sleep deprivation and horrible infections.  However, it all flew by fast.


I have just horrible guilt over returning to work.  The anxiety is now worse than it ever has been.  I walk around with this horrible knot in my stomach.


I woke up this morning sobbing.  I am barely able to function today.  The guilt, coupled with the anxiety, coupled with returning to my stressful job is just really getting to me


I could really use some kind words.  Sobbing as I write this.  


I have been on anti depressants.  They are helping somewhat.  Kind words. Please.

Diane22
Diane22
things will be ok. You will get better and try to think of all the positive things in life when u get anxious. I have terrible panic disorder and i think positive thinking helps with it. Along with my meds of course. Congrats on the baby
baybdots
baybdots
maybe you are feeling post partum depression Call your Dr it is different from other depressions. anti depressant may not help with after baby blues seek help now your baby needs a healthy mom
arfie
arfie
Hello Jammer. Welcome to DS. Sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

Does your beautiful baby boy need a big sister? You sound like the kind of mother I wish I had had and I promise I'll be a good role model for little brother if you will adopt me. I'm sure he won't mind if his big sister is older than his Mama.

Attempted humor aside. . .

Is it possible that your guilt feelings are *just* a sign that you are an intelligent woman who is paying attention to the challenges of parenthood? Going back to work is a pretty big deal, but staying home isn't challenge-free, either.

You can do this, Jammer. Lean freely here when you need to. You are not alone.

Gentle support while you brave your new frontier. Welcome aboard.
jammeriw1
jammeriw1
Thank you all for your kind words. It means the world to me that I am not alone
light234
light234
Your feelings are because you care so much! I see it as you are continuing to take care of your baby by getting money to support him. You are a good mom! It was hard for me to go back to work and leave my baby after 3 months, but I did what I had to do to support us. I missed my daughter all day, but she was okay and she felt the love when I saw her. Praying that God will help you find comfort and peace! hugs
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