I Have Anxiety

I just had to phone in sick and I feel horribly guilty about it. Pregnancy hormones are racking up my anxiety and I just had a huge panic attack to the point where I couldn't breathe. I was sitting on the floor feeling like I was dying. I told work I was sick and now I feel like a piece of crap for letting them down. This isn't me at all and I don't feel like I'm human anymore, just a poor excuse for one.

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Persephone · 51-55, F

Why are you anxious? The pregnancy hormone progesterone is known for its calming effects.

Starsandfire · 31-35, F

@Persephone antenatal anxiety is a thing, apparently. The midwife said I'll need extra support or something if it gets worse

Persephone · 51-55, F

@Starsandfire well I know that stress hormones compete with progesterone for resources. Are you eating well? I have a thing somewhere that tells which vitamins you need to make progesterone. ..

Starsandfire · 31-35, F

@Persephone oh thank you! That's so helpful :)

Byron8by7 · M

Call your doctor. This is probably not a one time thing.

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Starsandfire · 31-35, F

@Byron8by7 this is the uk. I could try a helpline but our mental health provision is awful, especially for "less serious" issues like anxiety.

Byron8by7 · M

@Starsandfire I see. I was not aware of the resources available.

Byron8by7 · M

@Byron8by7 I hope you can find some sort of help.

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