just found out for the third time that i am pregnant and my anxiety levels are sky high, with my first 2 children i was fine had no depression or anxiety but about 6 years ago i lost my dad to suicide and it seemed to trigger depression and bad anxiety attacks that stopped me from enjoying day to day life so was put on meds (sertraline) which gave me back my normal life. doctor has said that i can carry on taking them through my pregnancy, the problem is that my anxiety levels are flaring up again and all the what ifs are racing in my head and i am finding it hard when i go out in public places again, anyone out there that is suffering like me or felt like this when pregnant? and any sugestions? would love to hear from others and get a bit of reasurrance

i dont have anxiety, but i would worry sometime during my pregnancies. my husband and i both carry sickle cell traits, so we thought our kids would be unhealthy, but they are the healthiest kids in the world, lol. and no sickle cell. anyway, i put my faith in prayer

Oh, sweetie!!! Please tell your doctor NOW that this is happening. there are medications that are safe to take during pregnancy and you really don't want to go back into that dark place!!! I know!! With my first son, I had no problems, but with my second son my brain chemicals just went crazy and I suffered with depression and anxiety attacks for years. I could not go out in public, had crazy obsessive fears, the whole works. Eventually my symptoms became manageable without medication, but I was on disability while my doctors and I tried different treatment options. I know that for me I felt changes as early as 5 months into my pregnancy , but did not know what was wrong. You already know what symptoms to look for and you KNOW you need to get help fast, before it gets worse!!!! Call your physician as soon as possible. My heart is with You!!!!

Oh, sweetie!!! Please tell your doctor NOW that this is happening. there are medications that are safe to take during pregnancy and you really don't want to go back into that dark place!!! I know!! With my first son, I had no problems, but with my second son my brain chemicals just went crazy and I suffered with depression and anxiety attacks for years. I could not go out in public, had crazy obsessive fears, the whole works. Eventually my symptoms became manageable without medication, but I was on disability while my doctors and I tried different treatment options. I know that for me I felt changes as early as 5 months into my pregnancy , but did not know what was wrong. You already know what symptoms to look for and you KNOW you need to get help fast, before it gets worse!!!! Call your physician as soon as possible. My heart is with You!!!!

I feel for you - in my last pregnancy I was also going through divorce - just try to concentrate on the new life within you - my youngest daughter also lost her lst born and during her 2nd pregnancy was on tablets and suffered such anxiety but the hospital were very good with her and helped her and her husband - she gave birth 14 weeks ago to a beautiful little boy weighing over 10lbs. Have you any other members of the family or friends you can talk to? or the help lines - I dont know what caused your dad to do what he did but he is at peace now and would not want you to put yourself through this - I am a spiritualist and know he is watching over you with love. God bless