more panic...HELP PLEASE

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Registered: 05-27-2003
more panic...HELP PLEASE
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Tue, 05-02-2006 - 7:21pm

i feel out of control.

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Registered: 05-16-2005
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 8:29pm

Heather,I know its really hard to believe when you are in such a panic.But from my own experience,and going to therapy you are the one in control,it don't seem that way but really you are.I really believe this will pass,as it has for so many of us here.When I hit bottom a few years back,I thought sure this was it for me and I was finally crazy,and would not beable to take care of my kids.I went to the hospital,and was told it was just my anxiety and they reassured me I would be ok.I had the option to stay,but with the experts reassurance,I felt comfortable with

 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 9:20pm

Hi, Heather. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling anxious. Not being able to make it through work was a disappointment. But things will get better. You expected too much too soon. With the pregnancy, you've been on an emotional roller coaster. You need some time to slow down & relax. You do have control, like Jeanie said. Don't allow yourself to let the anxiety take over. You are in charge. Keep your mind & body occupied. Can't you call a friend or family member to sit with you during this time? I have done that when I panicked. My fear is not of never getting better, but of dying. Sometimes my only relief was to let it all go & tell God to take over, because