I'm struggling and need some new friends

[Natalie5555]

Hey my names natalie, I'm 23 I have a 11month old little girl and life has been really tough for the last year. I've had anxiety issues since I can remember but since I had my little girl I started to have panic attacks and now I have symptoms everyday even when I'm not having a panic attack I get weird pains and twinges and alsorts. It's scary palpitations scare me too :( would be really nice to make some new friends as it makes me get really down sometimes and I wonder how i'm coping feeling on edge everyday x

[emtw12]

hi Natalie :) I get physical symptoms a lot daily. More than I feel anxious actually. it's all been going on since a few month after having my son (he's 10month now) I didn't have anything like this before he was born. I get chest pain all over arm numbness and sore/weak tingly hands feet and fingers and shortness of breathe. heart racing and random pains all over :/ back pain.... and it comes on wen I feel ok and I feel ok wen I'm having these symptoms except worry/wondering. I feel like I can't enjoy myself and my son as I'm always wondering about these pains coming on!!! I've had tests and all ok doctor say its anxiety or muscle strain/trapped nerve/or from carrying my son.. it's just annoying having these symptoms everyday isn't it! I am free to chat whenever :) just drop me a msg x

[Natalie5555]

Thanks :) yeah that's why I feel worried all the time because of palpitations and these weird pains and feelings I get in my body :( thanks a lot I will message you later :) x

[JustAnotherAttack]

Hey Natalie. :) Welcome to the forums!
I'm a new member too, but I've been trying to be quite active here because it actually helps to read and be able to communicate with others that deal with the same issues as I do.
It really helps to feel like there are others out there that care and who can offer support and advice.
I have panic attacks daily...sometimes I find that I spend most of my waking moments just trying to fight them.
Since I have joined this site I've had less panic. :)
I've posted a bit and offered advice to those who ask. I also post random things in the forums too.
Today I woke up and did my morning routine and then sat down and read and replied to some of the posts on here.
When my mind is occupied I don't notice my panic. :) Maybe that will work for you too!

[Natalie5555]

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it :) and I notice that If I am really concentrating on something else I don't feel panicky at all, I'm going for CBT soon so hopefully that will help me with the attacks :)

[Lin]

Hey my names natalie, I'm 23 I have a 11month old little girl and life has been really tough for the last year. I've had anxiety issues since I can remember but since I had my little girl I started to have panic attacks and now I have symptoms everyday even when I'm not having a panic attack I get weird pains and twinges and alsorts. It's scary palpitations scare me too :( would be really nice to make some new friends as it makes me get really down sometimes and I wonder how i'm coping feeling on edge everyday x

Dear Natalie
It sounds like you could have post natal depression from a hormone imbalance since you had your little girl. It is worth going to your doctor and explaining your problems.
I have had post natal depression after a baby, miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy and now menopause and it causes you many problems with depression and anxiety. Hopefully they will be able to find you an anti depressant which gives your mood a boost until your hormones settle down and you feel better again.
Getting help from the doctor is much better than struggling on, otherwise the long dark tunnel gets worse, rather than better.
The forum is brilliant for making new friends on it. Hope you find it useful and helpful.
Lin