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Posted 1/14/2016 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
I have had anxiety since the morning I don't know how I am going to make it through these two nights...I hate when my husband is gone, I hate his job, and I hate being alone here with no family around. I am so scared I am going to sleep and not wake up in the morning and no one will be here in time to find me...I hate this! I used to love having alone time now it's just filled with the feeling of impending doom
Posted 1/15/2016 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
Luv, you know you are well, many times the medical professionals have told you so. What is the underlying problem
i have found that fear of death is at the bottom and the big trigger especially with Panic, in anxiety it seems to be the
fear of the next panic attack. Remember, no one has ever died from panic or anxiety they are just feelings and as such they only have the power we allow.
Please use some of the methods recommended here on the forum, my favorite is Mindfulness, others lean to some of the other good self help systems. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/15/2016 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hey!

Try not to worry. Many of us have been where you are and we have all survived the scary nights or in some cases days! I get like this quite often when my husband goes to work.

I can distract you with my anxiety? LOL! I've got a blood clot fear right now too! Can you believe it? Mine is right side groin pain! I'm going to see what the OB days tomorrow. I've ignored it for 3 days and foolishly googled today because it was hurting to get up and walk around. Now I have to attempt to survive the night and if I wake up with a panic attack, not confuse it with a blood clot moving to my lungs!

Ugh, the ways we torture ourselves!
Posted 1/15/2016 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
LMD,

We'll be here for you while you're on your own!

Use your coping skills, and post as needed!!

You are going to be just fine...and know well will be here cheering you on when you need us! :)

S.C.
Posted 1/15/2016 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
It's strange what anxiety can do to us and the way we feel.
We are here for you and please don't worry.i know how you feel.

Try to make it pleasant by doing something you enjoyed in past like a hobby but never had time to get it done.

This too shall pass,keep posting .

Good luck.
Posted 1/15/2016 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hey! How are you??
Posted 1/15/2016 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, thank you for all your comments, you guys are amazing. I really don't know what I would do without this forum. Hi Park I am fine I made it through the night :) except these stupid electric shock feelings won't go away but I am now having them on my sides which in a weird way makes me feel better they are not just limited to my chest. This blood clot worry is going to last for the rest of my pregnancy! Ughhh how are you feeling? Let me know what the OB says..think for the clot to be in the legs it has to be swollen,no? My friend had one after she delivered her baby and I remember hearing how swollen her one leg was. Please don't worry I'm sure it's just one of pregnancy related pains...it's funny coming from me to tell you not to worry!! Keep me updated and hope your feeling better today
Posted 1/15/2016 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, LMD!

I don't have any swelling. Just a ton of pain. Hurts to walk and get in and out of bed. My doctor says it could be round ligament pain. This feels worse than that. I wrote him back and told him what I had googled so hopefully he'll write me back and ease my mind. Hopefully!

I'm glad you made it through the night! Is it just one more night that your hubby works?
Posted 1/15/2016 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
That's reassuring!!! It does sound like round ligament pain, I've had that before, especially after I wake up. Thanks I'm glad I made it too now one more night to go...then he does one night next Saturday but at least my parents will be here. It's so embarrassing I'm a 34 year old woman that still needs her parents.
Posted 1/15/2016 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
The only reason I'm not sure it's round lig is because it's pretty constant and I don't think it's supposed to be.

Don't feel bad at all! A couple sumner's ago when I was at my worst, I needed my mom pretty regularly to just get by. Sometimes we really need to rely on our comfort people.
Posted 1/15/2016 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe it's the way you sleep on it? Im pretty sure it's nothing I swear my body has aches and pains all day I'm just hoping they will all pass. Just run it again by your OB to see what he says. I know you can do a simple ultrasound of the leg to rule out any clots..ughh clots they are so scary in pregnancy! I feel like every two weeks I have a medical problem that consumes me, once I am cleared with one I move on to the next :( your lucky you are due before me!!! :)
Posted 1/16/2016 6:32 AM (GMT 0)
Luv, lot's of caring and Prayers on here for You! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/18/2016 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much Larry :)
Posted 1/19/2016 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Luv, i had the same thing as your Dad last year, 40 radiation treatments and my psa is about the same as his
i feel He will be around a long time. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/19/2016 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Park

That is normal in pregnancy. The pain in the groin area. So painful hard to walk. I had that with both my pregnancy. Trust me it's not a blood clot:)
Posted 1/19/2016 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
I had to sleep sitting up w both pregnancies. The pain in my hips was miserable. By the time I was 35 weeks w my son, (who was 8lbs15oz on my 5'2" frame) standing made my pelvic bone feel as if it would snap. Ah, the 'joys' of pregnancy :)

And don't feel bad about needing your parents. My mom moved in for 2 weeks over the summer when I wasn't functioning and I'm 41!
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