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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Different take -[b] this sounds like PP anxiety.[/b] It is a real thing. SIDS is also a real thing but when the fear is consuming to the point that you can't enjoy your baby, that is something else.

[b]Can you get a therapist or get on a low level med for a bit. [/b]Stopping b feeding was the only thing ultimately that helped my hormones even out and me to feel myself again.[/quote]

Therapy + anti-anxiety meds are the standard of care on this.

Call your OBGYN and ask for an appt to screen for PPD and PPA, and ask for a referral to a therapist, your OB can prescribe meds to start out with (zoloft is often helpful and is completely safe if you are breastfeeding).

Treat your anxiety. You deserve to enjoy your baby.[/quote]

OP here - Yes, I was diagnosed with PPA and PPD at 3 weeks postpartum. I've been in therapy since before I was even pregnant, with both a psychologist and a psychistrist. I'm taking 10mg of Lexapro daily. I also have a low dose prescription for Xanax which my ped was surprisingly OK with me taking while breastfeeding, but I have not taken it yet as I worry about the effect of that on the baby. My psychiatrist prescribed it when I told her that I was having bad panic attacks thinking about finding the baby dead in his crib. [/quote]

I hope you’ve shared with your therapist and psychiatrist that your symptoms are persisting, and that you are afraid to take the prescribed Xanax and ask for another short acting anti-anxiety med.

PPD/PPA are really hard. I’m sorry you’re struggling. You might consider weaning to see if that helps your hormones even out. [/quote]

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