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Just had my second son.

andi0828
andi0828
I had my second son on 8/14 and I have always had problems with anxiety here and there but since I had him it seems even worse. The fist time my husband left even just for a little bit to get food I freaked out for no reason at all I was so scared. The next day when he had to go back to work I cried cause I didn't want him to leave. It's getting a little better but the smallest thing will set it off and make me feel horrible. Like today I went to get my hair cut and was so freaked out for no reason.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hang in there... I am sure your hormones are wacky right now. Try to do some relaxation activities, and take care of yourself! Talk to your doc about it maybe they can help.
rskb3
rskb3
I agree with lisa your hormones are a little messed up after giving birth you may want to mention it to your dr. also I find that when all the responsibility of taking care of my kids falls on my shoulders alone I feel more anxious. It's a huge change in your life to have a baby and you are sleep deprived which can make anxiety worse as well. I hope that once your hormones get back to normal that you will feel better but if not use any coping skills that you have learned over the years to deal with it. Congrats on you baby, my great nephew was also born on 8/14. I just got to see him yesterday for the first time, it was so great. There is nothing better than snuggling with a baby. Try to enjoy every moment you have with your baby because they grow up very fast.
MegK05
MegK05
Are you sleeping and eating right? Most women right after delivery are so fixated on the babies needs that they forget to take care of themselves. Too little food or sleep will always, always exacerbate anxiety. Try to get some rest when you can and make sure you are eating good food (i.e. not living on Oreos and Hot Pockets).

Get help if you can, even if it's just a friend or family coming over when you are on your own with the kid(s) so that you don't worry if you have to go the bathroom and little things like that for a bit. Sometimes just having someone else there really does help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had my 2nd boy on 8/14 also. My anxiety was doing ok until I developed mastitis this week. I don't like taking meds so being on antibiotics twice is seriously messing with me. It's so difficult to have anxiety in the first place then taking care of a newborn wears is down more. Try to stay positive and def get as much rest as possible. I noticed if I'm really run down my anxiety is thru the roof. Feel free to MSG me anytime you would like to talk. Best of luck!