I gave birth to my fourth in September '13. At 6 weeks post partum everything fell apart. An unease started to settle over me which rapidly turned into severe anxiety. I could not eat for days. I could not sleep, which was the worst part. Adrenaline pumped through me at all hours of the day and not even a warm bath helped to relax my nerves. I couldn't put a finger on the reason for my anxiety but the sleep deprivation became a beast in itself. Every day was filled with dread and sobbing and many times I woud curl into a ball on the floor, wishing it would all disappear. I quickly made an appt with our family dr and cried in her office. She recognized right away that I was not doing well at all and prescribed medication to help me sleep and an antidepressant for the long run. It took a good 3 months for the antidepressant to take effect but it has managed my anxiety so well. I rarely take sleep meds at this point. Post Partum Anxiety is a personal hell that I wouldn't wish on any person. I'm so grateful for a supportive husband and family.
- Carly, CA
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