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anxiety and heartburn.

before i had a baby, i felt so happy all the time, i could go anywhere, and do anything without having to fear, worry, or be scared of anything. i had a baby 3 months ago, and after having a baby, my body does not feel like its functioning the same. no matter what i do and no matter where i go i always end up having anxiety and heartburn, and me chet feels heavy when i sleep at night. nothing seems to make it go away, i have it night when im about to sleep, and usually i cant get a good rest. it feels so bad, and im getting sick and tired of it. i want it to go away. what can i do to make it go away? how long can this last? can i die from having anxiety attacks? im scared and i feel as if no one can help or relate to me. is there any medications with no side affects? please i need to know that someone will understand me. and i want to feel like im not the only one. i need good advice.
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370181 tn?1595629445
I would suggest that you see your OB/GYN as soon as possible to rule out anything organic. In the months after giving birth, our hormones are once again raging and can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms. Other posters have suggested it may be post-partum depression and I think that is a very valid condition that your OB will be able to diagnose and treat. The heartburn could be from the stress and anxiety and again, your OB/GYN will be able to diagnose and treat that.
Please see your doctor so you can begin to relax and enjoy your baby, not only for you but your baby. Scientific studies have shown that newborns pick up on the facial expressions of their mothers and we don't want your baby to see a tense and worried expression everytime he/she looks at you. They say they are also highly aware of body language, especially when being held, and are very tuned in to tension.
And no, you can NOT die from an anxiety attack. It can feel that way, but nobody has yet and you won't be the first.
You might also want to stop by one of our Baby Forums. I'm sure you're not the only new mom going through this!
See your doc and be the mom you dreamed of being.
Peace
Greenlydia  
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1121273 tn?1325367975
Yep - I agree with lmclayton.  I think that it sounds like postpartum depression, and if you just let your doctor know, it is easy for them to treat, and they will have you feeling better in no time at all so you can enjoy that baby of yours!
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1200073 tn?1273495163
Sounds like postpartum depression. The great thing is there is help for that. See the doctor and tell them everything even the small stuff that may see weird to you. It will mess with your sleep digestion and cause a lot of fear. good luck and congrats on the new baby
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r9c
Hi,all though all those symptoms can be from anxieties but have u seen a doctor yet?
if all ur test came out normal then its likely to be anxiety.
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