Panic Attacks in Pregnancy 😔

Hi fellow mums, I’m currently in my 1st pregnancy and 1st tri at week 9 and experienced a panic attack (I’ve a history of panic attacks since my teens and currently experience these once or twice annually). This includes physical symptoms of cold sweat, dizziness and faintness, shortness of breath, and slight nausea (but no vomitting). Does this warrant an urgent visit to the gynae? Has anyone coped with panic attacks through pregnancy? Does it have adverse effects or impact on baby? Any input or insight will be helpful!

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See your psychiatrist and tell him/her you're pregnant and experiencing what might be panic attacks. Dr will consider safe options for meds. Recommend to speak to maternal mental health trained therapists too. Let your gynae know as well as your next visit. Some panic symptoms might be confusing during pregnancy because they are quite similar to some preg symptoms.

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