Thank you so much for replying to my message. It helps very much to have support and positive messages-that's what we all need especially with our anxieties. The other day I had a panic attack and I thought how in the world could I handle having a child. You know, when having a panic attack, you feel like there's no light at the end of the tunnel and no way out but after the panic subsides you see the light again. But even after the panic subsides the anxiety keeps lingering there-the anxiety of the panic coming back and losing control. It's weird and scary. But reading your messages, it helped me. Thanks. I'd like to hear more from you guys.
VeroGirl
Hi Vero,
I totally understand where you're coming from because I think about this disorder in regards to having children a lot too. My mother has PD and anxiety and it was the worst when I was very young and I have no doubt that I inherited her fear genetically as well picking it up through watching and role modelling. On the bright side, my sister does not have these problems so it is not inevitable that your child would be affected.
I also worry about the hormonal changes with pregnancy and post partum that could cause anxiety to be worse and that really scares me. Like you I would love to be a mother one day.
Anyways, take care and good luck.
sarah
I have six children. My panic and anxiety does not affect my ability to be a mother, if that's what you are worried about. I take care of my kids just the same even though there are some things that I can't do with them. I never lose my temper with them and when I have an attack and they are around I make sure they don't really notice. So if you are worried about how you would react to them, I wouldn't. As for the symptoms coming back from the pregnancy, the may or they may not. Just make sure you watch for them and get treatment right away if they do. Good luck! Motherhood is a wonderful thing and you should not miss out on that.
VeroGirl,
I can understand how becoming a mother and the return of anxiety would be worrying you. I would recomeend letting your doctor know how you feel, therefore, during and after the pregnancy if you see any sign/symptoms you can deal with it ASAP. It sounds like you are doing wonderful. Keep up the great work and please keep posting your thoughts and concerns with us.
Susanne
Hi Verogirl,
I am a mother to 2 beautiful girls. Unfortunately for me my panic attacks and anxiety started about 4 months after the birth of my 2nd. She had to have tests done and I just got myself into a right state. Anyway, having children was the best thing I have ever done. They bring so much joy into your life, as well as hard work!
Unfortunately your anxiety may come back when you have a child as you have an extra responsibility, but I am sure you will be okay and will have no regrets.
Good luck.
Hey, I'm new here. I've been wanting to be a mother since a little girl, but I've had anxiety disorder my whole life. Two years ago, I went through a tough time in my life and lost control of my emotions and anxiety to the point of not being able to function at all. Well, now I'm happily married and my anxieties are gone, life is wonderful. Everyday I dream of being a mother but at the same time I'm so terrified of losing control of my anxieties and my emotions to the point of not being able to function while having children. My life now is perfect and I'm scared to mess it up. God put the strong desire for me to be a mother and I think about it everyday. Any one of you have children and how have you coped with your anxieties and emotions? I need reassurance that I will be ok when I will become a mom-you guys know that's what we need to handle our anxieties-knowing that everything will be ok. But I'd like to hear it from you. Thanks. :)
