is anxiety normal during pregnancy

I am having some stressful stuff going on in my life right now. Normally, I would be stressed about it and leave it at that, but I feel like I just can't un-think my way out of it this time. Normally I can give myself a pep-talk, talk to other ppl about it, and ultimately redirect my thinking. However, I am having trouble doing that.

I am going to be starting my student teaching in two weeks, am in the middle of moving to our new home that we just started renovating, and will be working 12 hour days, 5 days a week until December. I am currently 6.5 weeks along in my pregnancy.

To top it off, my brother and husband had a fight last Monday that has seriously affected the way I view my brother. Keep on mind also that we moved AROUND THE CORNER from him. Literally. He can be very overbearing.

I think normally I would be able to get passed these things and just soldier on and be okay. I feel for some reason though that this time my hormones are getting the better of me and producing major anxiety...

is this possible? has anyone else had this type of experience??

Message edited 8/28/2011 1:54:32 PM.

Re: is anxiety normal during pregnancy

I am suffering from bad anxiety as well..different circumstances of course but it is harder to lessen the feelings. Some days are good some days are icky.

Re: is anxiety normal during pregnancy

That's natural. This is my 2nd PG, and I never had a problem with anxiety, but when I am PG, even going to a crowded store can make me very panicked.

Last PG we bought a home (before selling our last one), DH was doing renovations after work every night after work and getting home at 4AM, sold our other home, moved when I was 8 months PG...I don't think I slept the whole pregnancy.

But you get through it. And it's worth it.

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I've been feeling a bit anxious as well, glad to know it's not just me.

Re: is anxiety normal during pregnancy

Yup it stinks at times

Re: is anxiety normal during pregnancy

Thanks ladies....I am glad to know that I am not the only one!!!

Re: is anxiety normal during pregnancy

I think it might be a natural part of parenthood. I'm not PG now, but have 2 kids. I got anxious during my first pregnancy, and it never went away. everything matters more, so I worry more about everything.

Re: is anxiety normal during pregnancy

I am experiencing severe anxiety. It really started once I hit the third trimester. I was always prone to being anxious but I was always able to handle it. But I think the pregnancy hormones just make it more magnified. If it gets worse please talk to your doctor. Don't suffer.

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Thanks ladies...I seem to be doing OK the past two days...I am hoping it stays that way