Anyone suffer from panic attacks

Sparky0207 · Dec 9th, 2009, 10:55 AM

and worried that you'll get one during labour?

Im petrified! Never used to suffer with them before I had Lucy but my nan died when I was 8 months pregnant then had Lucy then 2 weeks later OH lost his job which must have affected me as I started having panic attacks.

I dont get many of them but every now and again I get short of breath and really start to worry. Im just worried that I could get one during labour and have trouble breathing. Wondered if anyone else had the same fears?

mandzzzz · Dec 9th, 2009, 11:36 AM

yes i have had them for a year now since i was ill last year have difficulty breathing and get panicky easily.. i am also worried incase i have one during labour

Sparky0207 · Dec 9th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Glad to hear someone is in the same boat. Are you going to speak with mw or anything about it? I think im gonna have to as its really starting to worry me now

sophxx · Dec 9th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Me I get them reallybad! If you ever want to chat pm me!x

Pinkfly · Dec 9th, 2009, 13:25 PM

I have suffered on/off with them for years and worried I would have one in labour with my first - I didnt - and neither with my second I think you are too pre occupied thinking about getting baby out so you should be fine chick, Even if you do Im sure they see it all the time and will know how to help you relax ..xx

mommy-in-june · Dec 9th, 2009, 23:24 PM

I have had them in the past... in fact, I had one not too long after getting pregnant, but I didn't know yet! The only thing that works for me, is breathing techniques for relaxation. Maybe a lamaze class would be extra good in your case? Breathing for relaxation/concentration as well as for the pain?

Panicking is NOT fun. I know how helpless it feels. Just close your eyes and try to think of holding your wonderful little baby when you start to get anxious.

Torz · Dec 10th, 2009, 11:16 AM

yes I have suffered with anxiety & panic attacks for a few years. I've not really thought about the birth so much so not had any reason to panic over it. I know the nearer i get i will start to get anxious. I'm wanting a home water birth & i'm thinking of going on a hypnobirthing course to help with the labour anxiety.

lauren10 · Dec 10th, 2009, 13:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky0207

I dont get many of them but every now and again I get short of breath and really start to worry. Im just worried that I could get one during labour and have trouble breathing. Wondered if anyone else had the same fears?

This is what was so bad for me too...that once you have experienced an axiety attack, your biggest fear is the attack itself, because you're afraid of losing that control.

Definitely talk to your midwife and find someone that can help you with relaxation techniques. Once you know you can control the physical signs coming on, you'll stop worrying about it. Easier said than done, I know...but meditation really does work, and I preferred it over medication.

And start thinking...."I won't have an anxiety attack when I'm in labor." If you've convinced yourself it will happen, then it will! You will be ok!

billybump · Dec 13th, 2009, 22:45 PM

Stay positive, the more you worry the more likely one is to happen. Focus on something, like listening to others in the room, getting the. baby out and mostly keeping your breathing level.
I've had panic attacks since I was 11 caused by a variety of things. but mainly the unknown and loss of control. Ive researched labour so I know what to expect and have. now no worries about the process.

Tink1o5 · Dec 13th, 2009, 23:18 PM

I to suffer with SEVER panic attacks. It gets to the point i think im going to die. I have had them for about 5 years now, but the breathing techniques really do help. And as soon as you start feeling a panic attack come on In your head say STOP .. or outloud if you prefer. and start the breathing. It has helped me so much, as i really dont want to result to meds for it. sending

Dec 9th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#1
Sparky0207 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,106	Anyone suffer from panic attacks and worried that you'll get one during labour? Im petrified! Never used to suffer with them before I had Lucy but my nan died when I was 8 months pregnant then had Lucy then 2 weeks later OH lost his job which must have affected me as I started having panic attacks. I dont get many of them but every now and again I get short of breath and really start to worry. Im just worried that I could get one during labour and have trouble breathing. Wondered if anyone else had the same fears?

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mandzzzz Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North east England Posts: 1,320	yes i have had them for a year now since i was ill last year have difficulty breathing and get panicky easily.. i am also worried incase i have one during labour

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Sparky0207 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,106	Glad to hear someone is in the same boat. Are you going to speak with mw or anything about it? I think im gonna have to as its really starting to worry me now

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sophxx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,502	Me I get them reallybad! If you ever want to chat pm me!x

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Pinkfly Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 280	I have suffered on/off with them for years and worried I would have one in labour with my first - I didnt - and neither with my second I think you are too pre occupied thinking about getting baby out so you should be fine chick, Even if you do Im sure they see it all the time and will know how to help you relax ..xx

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Dec 9th, 2009, 23:24 PM	#6
mommy-in-june Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,171	I have had them in the past... in fact, I had one not too long after getting pregnant, but I didn't know yet! The only thing that works for me, is breathing techniques for relaxation. Maybe a lamaze class would be extra good in your case? Breathing for relaxation/concentration as well as for the pain? Panicking is NOT fun. I know how helpless it feels. Just close your eyes and try to think of holding your wonderful little baby when you start to get anxious.

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Dec 10th, 2009, 11:16 AM	#7
Torz Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,064	yes I have suffered with anxiety & panic attacks for a few years. I've not really thought about the birth so much so not had any reason to panic over it. I know the nearer i get i will start to get anxious. I'm wanting a home water birth & i'm thinking of going on a hypnobirthing course to help with the labour anxiety.

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billybump Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: yorkshire dales Posts: 658	Stay positive, the more you worry the more likely one is to happen. Focus on something, like listening to others in the room, getting the. baby out and mostly keeping your breathing level. I've had panic attacks since I was 11 caused by a variety of things. but mainly the unknown and loss of control. Ive researched labour so I know what to expect and have. now no worries about the process.

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Dec 13th, 2009, 23:18 PM	#10
Tink1o5 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 3,056	I to suffer with SEVER panic attacks. It gets to the point i think im going to die. I have had them for about 5 years now, but the breathing techniques really do help. And as soon as you start feeling a panic attack come on In your head say STOP .. or outloud if you prefer. and start the breathing. It has helped me so much, as i really dont want to result to meds for it. sending

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