What in the world is going on with me???

These last few days I have had horrible jitters! Its to the point where I can't funtion, I break down in tears and just feel like my world is collapsing!

I had post-partum depression that was treated by meds, but have never felt anything like this before.

I do have an appt. wih my GP dr. tomorrow morning to see what is going on! He said I may have to start back on some anti-anxiety meds (which I have been off of for 2 yrs). I just don't know what is going on!!!

Help!!!!

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I think what you are feeling is very normal. I am usually a very strong person. I have been accused many times of being assertive, outspoken, etc. But I went thru a period like that awhile ago. I had to come to terms with what was happening to me, greive, mourn, deny, and all of those other emotions. It was hard but when I put it in its place, it has been much easier.

I guess what I am saying is in my opinion, you have a right and a very good reason for being upset. Give yourself the same care you would give to a dear friend. And the same grace.



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You have a plate full of things that I'm sure you never expected to have to go through at 23. You have every right to feel the way you do.

Speak to your doctor. You made need something to help you rest completely until your surgery.

You are in my prayers and I'm sure in all our sisters.

Take care,

Theresa

Hi

I'm happy that you're seeing your dr. I hope that together you can decide what to do that will help you best.

You'll be in my that all will get better for you soon.

I just want to add my voice here, letting you know that anxiety this close to your surgery is something a LOT of us go through! Heck, I was so nervous the morning of surgery I came --><--that close to walking out the door when I was waiting to go change clothes and get on the gurney.

If medications will help you, then by all means accept them if your doc offers to write a prescription. If you can do relaxation techniques to help yourself, then get into them as much as you can. I found that a bubble bath soak and a relaxation cd for 30 minutes every evening helped me a LOT that last week before surgery. Plus, it made it not so tough to do without my ritual soak for the first few weeks after surgery.

Know that you have the positive thoughts of many many women on your side right now. Take comfort in the fact that so many have been in the very steps you're walking right now.

Don't be afraid to go back on your meds if you need them! This is a major event in your life. I had a horrible afternoon yesterday. (I am one week post op.) I thought my world was ending. Then, it dawned on me that I have been so caught up in getting this surgery that I'd forgotten to take my anti-depressants. To make matters worse, I'd forgotten to get my doc to give me a refill, so I am low on them. ARGHH!!
You cannot heal properly if you can't relax. Do what you have to do to heal. Trust me, you are not the first person to have this sort of problem. Take good care of yourself! ((((HUGS))))

Thanks all!
I had a nice talk with my primary dr. today and we decided to try some Paxil for awhile and see if that helps at all.

He was very comforting and assured me that what I am going through is perfectly normal!

I haven't had the jitters yet, but I am having the jitters about having the jitters.... last yr when I had my emergency D&C, although it was kind of expected, when I was sent over, and waiting, after I sat there with my IV in, I told my husband I was having the worst panic attack, and I was fighting everything in me not to rip my IV out and run out of the hospital...... I am dreading that feeling the morning of my surgery, although I have to get up at like 330am, so maybe sheer exhaustion will keep me in check....I had never felt that way before..... of course, I hadn't had surg b4 either... hmmmmm..... I wish you the best, as I know it can all be overwhelming....