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Anxiety in Pregnancy and after delivery
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I had nocturnal panic attacks in corona phase due to continuously staying at home, i had fear of loosing my life from dark, I can't switch off the light while sleeping. Then i was staying alone from 2022-2023 , that time also i got this panic attacks cum anxiety due to dark, loneliness and noone to talk to. Now in 2024 again in between pregnancy i had fear of loosing my life due to suffocation in normal delivery, no water after cesarean. But doctors after delivery my panic attacks or anxiety from darkness increased so much i am crying daily, not able to take care of my baby and unable to sleep due to continuously staying at home, not able to go for outings as my japa time is going on. I just want to get fresh air
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Consult a psychiatrist and take treatment for your phobia and anxiety and do not suffer. Anxiety happens due to altered serontergic transmission in the kind pathways and many have had it after covid and has been continuing. Good luck
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Thank you for sharing your experiences. From a psychological perspective, your symptoms—nocturnal panic attacks, heightened anxiety, fear of darkness, and feelings of suffocation—indicate unresolved stress and anxiety, possibly exacerbated by life transitions and isolation. The postpartum period adds significant hormonal, emotional, and physical changes that can amplify these feelings, especially without sufficient support or outlets for relaxation.
Therapy is crucial in your situation for several reasons:
1. Professional Guidance: A therapist can help you process past trauma and current fears, addressing the root causes of your anxiety.
2. Coping Strategies: You’ll learn practical tools to manage panic attacks and regulate emotions, making daily life more manageable.
3. Postpartum Care: Therapy can support you in navigating postpartum challenges, such as bonding with your baby and maintaining your mental health.
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Hi..Your condition has worsened over time. You need a psychiatrist to help you in this postpartum period. You need to know how to handle stress and deal with child birth. Please consult at the earliest.
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It looks like your long standing anxiety has turned into depression. Plus the added stress of pregnancy and child birth, it’s common to have postpartum depression. However in ur case your already existing anxiety and panic attacks may have worsened now. I would strongly recommend you start therapy and medication (whichever can be safely given as u r breastfeeding)if necessary. It will give u much relief from these distressing symptoms. You can take an online/offline consultation from a psychiatrist at the earliest!
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Dr. Kamal Kishore Verma
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Agra
Consult immediately
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Dr. Tanu Kumari
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10 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You may be suffering from postpartum depression. Please seek a psychiatrist consultation for proper evaluation and management.
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