Anxiety and Pregnancy. Advice needed.

[Lind779]

Its been a very long time since I have been on this forum. Everything has been going well and ever since getting pregnant, my anxiety had almost dissapered. Until now...

Im 7 months pregnant and its been a text book pregnancy so far. Today I woke with my tinnitus being alot louder than usual which happens from time to time but for some reason, it's really bothering me this time.I have had Restless legs throughout this entire pregnancy which I have been dealing with ok but for some reason it bothered me even more last night. I'm starting to think my anxiety is creeping in and I'm worried it will get worse.

I am starting to get a little nervous about how things will be when bub arrives and giving birth now I'm getting closer. I've always had it back in my mind that I hope my anxiety stayed away after birth. Im not sure if its anxiety thats aggravating my tinnitus and legs but I know Im feeling off today mentally and starting to worry anxiety is coming back.

Im not sure what Im looking for here, maybe reassurances, maybe with others who have tinnitus to tell me I will be ok or other pregnant women who have been in the same situation and have come out ok?

[Charlie3]

Hi Lind778,

During my pregnancy, 2 years ago, I also suffered tinnitus plus anxiety.

I am medicated for my anxiety, which you can take during pregnancy, if the doctor thinks necessary.

Ad for the tinnitus, this is common during pregnancy. They say the increased blood flow can cause extra congestion and increase the likely hood, of those that suffer from it, of getting it.

But it can also mean you are iron deficient, be sure to check with your doctor and have your levels checked.

They can also tell you what foods increase the ringing, such as salty foods.

Perhaps try some relaxation methods, 7 months pregnant is hard on the body and the mind and you might be getting nervous about labour etc so give yourself time to relax and breath deeply.

I hope this helps somewhat, I know what it feels like to feel like something just isn't right.

[Lind779]

Thank you so much for your reply. I've had it since 2015 but has got so much worse. Lets hope it settles down soon along with the anxiety.