Anxiety is ruining my life?

Question

Hi Iam a mother of one child he is almost two yrs old. Ever since i gave birth i've had an anxiety problem at first i thought it was lack of sleep now that he's almost two i know thats not the problem i've been way more sensetive and ready to snap at the littlest of things i always seem angry or worried and its affecting my life did my hormones change after giving birth? can postpartum depression last this long?or is this just how every mother feels?? please help i want to feel happy like i used to!! Is there any other moms who feel like i do? i know people are gonna say get help but im weary of anti -depressents!!(if that is the case) thanks for your time :)

to mc that anwser was verry insulting this is not effecting how much i love my son its all my other relationships and to compare this is anyway to andrea yates is absurd and utterly rediculous!!!

Answer 1

I know exactly how you feel. I lived like that for 8 years and was on many different medications for it. By turning to Jesus, he has delivered me from all of that stuff. I've been off all medications for over a year. I had tried many times to go off on my own but failed miserably. Jesus will deliver you too if you turn to him and ask. He is always faithful.

God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a SOUND mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

Answer 2

Seriously, get some medical help. My cousin was the same way after having her third child and her regular obgyn told her not to worry. This went on for a few years and she spiraled out of control, her husband took her to another docotor who diagnosed her with the postpartum depression. She went on the medication, which made her a bit out of sorts at firts but in a short time she had her life back. Their is no shame in getting help if you need it. BTW: Her son is in college now and they are both fine.

Answer 3

I haven't had a child, but my sister has... and postpartum can last years if goes untreated. I know that anti-depressants are scary, but there are other options your doctor can offer. Drugs are an effiecent way and they don't have to be in huge amounts. Other options I've heard of - exercise - changing your diet - getting out more (at least once a week) to help relieve stress - and getting a massage to release tension --
I would say your doctor would be the best one to answer though...Good luck!

Answer 4

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks Naturally?

Answer 5

it sounds like a hormonal issues, and maybe you had some anxiety problems before you had your child and they just weren't obvious to you. talk to your Dr. as having a child does cause an upheaval with your hormone levels even 2 years after giving birth. good luck!

Answer 6

You probably should not walk, but run to get some help asap. Maybe you should get some family member to take the baby for about 10 yrs, by then, you should be able to cope with parenthood, other wise it is not fair to the child to end up abused. Sorry I do not believe in postpartum depression. That is a invented disease, to sell more pills and let especially women get by with doing terrible things to their children. Like Andrea Yates, since she got by with doing what she did, now suddenly she is so much better she wants out of Rusk Mental Hosp. in Texas.

Answer 7

postpartum depression can last for years. go talk to your doctor about maybe getting some tests done to check your hormone levels.

Answer 8

Its your hormones or depression, been there done that

Answer 9

http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p030850.html

Answer 10

same here