I currently suffer from generalised anxiety disorder and am in my 22nd week of pregnancy. I’m constantly tense and anxious and find it hard to relax. Although I don’t get panick attacks any more & am sleeping well, I am really worried that my anxiety will harm my baby or something might happen because I am so tense.

I wrote a question similiar to this a little ago, but I’d like ot see more answeres. I really can’t talk to anybody about this – so that’s why I keep writing on here.

What are common Anxiety symptoms? I was afraid that I may be pregnant but I think it was just guilt and my body’s just sending off signals (long story but everyone I’ve talked to is 99.99999999% sure I’m not pregnant -My boyfriend’s never cummed on me down there (I don’t think even precum) and I’m on the mini-pill.)
Anyway, I’ve had lower stomach sensations (not painful but almost like I have to keep farting) and a little bit of dirreah, and nausea. I feel like I’ve gained a little weight too, althought the pants I’m wearing today were already on the smaller side. I think everything I’m feeling is just over exaggerated. At least I hope so
What should i do to keep myself relaxed so I can see if my period can start soon?

how do you deal with the anxiety during a pregnancy i am most worried about being pregnant such as can i handle it, not the labor just being pregnant. i am scared that since i have such bad anxiety and a somewhat agoriphobia (i dont like or want to go to public places…@ all) will i be able to over come this & not freak because i can not control this situation?? HELP im going crazy i am 12 wks by the way….

“Very few healthcare providers have as comprehensive a system for treating depression in pregnancy as we do here at NorthShore University HealthSystem.” For example, “Only a handful of hospitals use universal screening with women in the …

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