Major stress and anxiety - I think Im losing the plot! Please help

[Chocaholic]

Definitely get a referral to a psychologist. They can help. Also talk to whoever is managing your pregnancy and see if they can provide some additional support.

Have you sat down and spoken to both your DH and son to explain how you feel. Obviously it would have to be simple for your son but at least he then knows it is not him.

Also, if the animals are stressing you out, maybe you should look at rehoming them until you are in a better space to cope.

Hope you feel better soon

[first_time_mummy]

Thankyou so much for your replies. xx
I have told my husband how im feeling, but not to the 'full' extent. I just tell him im a bit stressed. He will often pick up on when Im getting very anxious or stressed and tell me to try relax a bit, but thats it. I should probably sit down and have a proper chat with him, or take him with me to a psychiatrist, but I feel like itll just scare him and he will think im a nut job :-(

I have explained it to my doctor, but I try to hide the extent of it, as im embarassed and so scared theyll think im a whacko and report me to child services or something! (even though i'd never hurt or harm my kids!!)

[Traveller]

If you find it hard to vocalise, could you print off this thread and take it with you to your GP?

[Jessiebean]

GPs are there to help, not report and you can't expect your husband to sympathise and understand if he doesn't know what's going on- I have been where you are and it is hard, I do think a psychologist could be agreat help but unless the GP knows what is happening they won't do a referral for you. I agree that re-homing some of the animals is a really good idea- much better than having too much on your plate when the baby arrives.
See if you can find time for a few Yoga breathing exercises, they feel odd and sometimes silly at first but they can really help especially if you are prone to panic attacks and hyperventilation ( I was) humming bee breath and yoga nidra are good places to start and you don't have to tie yourself up in knots! Google them!

[first_time_mummy]

If you find it hard to vocalise, could you print off this thread and take it with you to your GP?

Thats actually a great idea!
And thankyou for your help. I find it easier to sit here and talk about it on the net, cause its not face to face and I dont feel as much judgement if I dont see the reactions of those hearing it.