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Posted 1/25/2015 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
I'm new to this site and looking for some support. I'm a mom to a 15 month old baby and I have major anxiety/panic disorder. I was diagnosed 5 years ago.
I'm looking for any moms out there that have been or are currently going through the same thing.
Thank you.
Posted 1/25/2015 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
There are a lot of mom's here! I'm one.

My son just turned 2 and I have panic disorder and have to manage it daily, which can be difficult and scary. You've come to the right place for support!
Posted 1/25/2015 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Meesh! I'm a mom too! I have a 4 year old son and I'm trying (some days better than others!) to manage panic and anxiety. There are lots of supportive people here, both moms and those without kids. Post any time...people are really good about offering support and help whenever you need it, and whatever the subject. Welcome!
Posted 1/25/2015 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I am a Mom too! I have a 5 year old and a 9 year old. My five year old is showing signs of compulsiveness. I try to hide my anxiety from them, but sometimes I just can't help it.
Posted 1/25/2015 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both so much for the quick reply. I know I'm a good mom, but it feels like I'm a failure when my son has a melt Down and I have a panic attack. I love my son more than anything. He's still young but I'm so scared as he gets older, my anxiety and panic will effect him more and more.
I'm so glad I found this site.
Posted 1/25/2015 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
Meesh,

Hello and Welcome!

I am a single mom of a 9 year old son and have bipolar, anxiety and panic. I know how you feel and i know it is hard sometimes to make it through, but the amazing part about us mom's is that we make it because we love our vabies more than anything. We all have a light at the endof our tunnel and it gets brighter everyday. Things will calm down soon. I hope that you get a lot of support and find us here helpful as well.
Posted 1/25/2015 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Meesh and welcome!

We are glad you have joined us.:) We do understand how difficult it is to balance our challenges with parenthood...so know that you are understood and supported here.:)

Check out our great Resources at the top of the main page here for effective self help suggestions. Here are a few that I pulled that you might find helpful...but there is more material available!



Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax

Keep posting, talking with others who can relate is key! ;)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 1/25/2015 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi meesh, and welcome!
I'm a mom of 2 boys age 13 and 5, and have anxiety and depression.
I used to fret alot about how they are affected by my anxiety, but I've become very good at hiding it.
I remember my husband saying to me after a meltdown about my parenting, "Lis, even babies of crackheads love their mommies"
Okay, that may sound strange, but it reminded me, that children will always love their mommies no matter what.
I'm willing to bet that you're a loving mom and at the end of the day, that's really all you need to do. Just love them, and remember to love yourself too! !
Peace, Lisa
Posted 1/25/2015 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry Lisa, but that cracked me up! "even babies of crackheads love their mommies" I'll have to remember that one! LOL
Posted 1/25/2015 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
oMG!! The statement about crackheads babies love their mommies... Made me tear up! So true! I needed to see this, as I beat myself up if I freAk out In front of my kids. It really shows its ugly head if we do something out of my daily routine such as shopping or dinner. Most of the time I hVe to xanax up to do these things. i do not enjoy things being sprung on me.
Posted 1/25/2015 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Im a mother to 3 beautiful children and i have anxiety and depression. its not easy the worst times are when the kids are at school and i am left alone at home. my husband/ex/kids father is not in the picture so i dont have him to count on, my family dont even help much. all i have are my kids. It takes time but it will slowly get easier
Posted 1/25/2015 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you ALL! I'm so glad I found people that can relate to me. I've always felt SO alone. As well as the anxiety and panic disorder, I also have depression and PTSD. So it's usually a rollercoaster.
I do have some support, but like most of us, my support doesn't understand. They try their best so I feel very alone a lot of the time. The comment about the crack heads was halrious and it's definitely true.
Like I said, I'm SO glad I'm not alone, especially as a mother living with all this mental illness. At the end of the day, as long as my son is well taken care of and loved beyond words than worrying is just silly.
Thank you all.
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