WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF PANIC ATTACK AND PREGNANCY PROCESS?

A panic attack is a sudden surge of severe fear or discomfort that peaks within minutes and during which time various psychological and physical symptoms appear. Panic attack signs and symptoms develop suddenly and usually get worse within 10 minutes. They last no more than an hour, and most are over in 20 to 30 minutes.

According to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, at least four of the following symptoms occur in panic attack disorder :

Palpitations, pounding heart or increased heart rate
Sweating
shaking or shaking
The state of being short of breath or suffocating
state of suffocation
Chest pain or tightness in the chest
nausea or abdominal pain
Dizziness, inability to stand, lightheadedness, or fainting
Sweating, trembling, chills or hot flashes
Conflicts
unreality (state of detachment or alienation)
Fear of losing control or going crazy
The fear of death

How Does This Condition Develop During Pregnancy? How is the Baby Affected? What is the Treatment Path?

Panic attacks are basically an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are different from normal feelings of tension or worry and involve extreme fear or excessive worry. Anxiety refers to the anticipation of a future worry and is more associated with muscle tension and avoidance behavior.

Worrying is also severe and combative to the individual, the individual has difficulty concentrating and completing daily tasks.

It's normal to feel a little anxious when pregnant. This is why anxiety is so common during pregnancy. More than one in 10 pregnant women has this concern.

Changing hormones, the feeling of motherhood can increase your anxiety level to a moderate extent. “Will my baby be affected by this situation? Will I hurt him? will anything bad happen? ” With such thoughts, the expectant mother starts to blame herself and these thoughts increase your level of anxiety and panic. In other words, expectant mothers who experience these feelings try to struggle with many negativities.

Pregnancy is a very emotional experience and sometimes you may not realize whether your emotions are manageable or the severity of the situation. Trust yourself. You are the best judge of whether your emotions are normal for you. If you feel very anxious or have panic attacks during pregnancy, you should definitely seek support from a psychologist.

What Causes Anxiety and Panic?

Family history of anxiety or panic attacks
Having anxiety or panic attacks in the past
Having experienced a traumatic event or abuse
Using drugs, alcohol, etc.
Depression
taking treatment for a long time
Being under a lot of stress because of things like relationship problems, financial difficulties, or unemployment

Pregnancy-Specific Worries and Phobias

Fear of childbirth (Tokophobia)
needle phobia
Experience of traumatic birth, miscarriage or neonatal death. (In this case, it could be post-traumatic stress disorder)
Conflicts and disagreements in a relationship
Lack of family and social support
Baby's health problems

Does Anxiety Affect the Baby? What are the Ways to Treat Panic Attacks and Anxiety During Pregnancy?

If your anxiety level is excessive, yes the baby will be affected. The baby begins to feel and understand everything from the mother's womb. This stressful situation of the expectant mother can negatively affect the baby. The constant thought of whether my baby is being affected increases your anxiety level.

It's not your fault. You just naturally don't know how to deal with it. Therefore, it is very important to get support from a psychologist who is successful in his field and will do you good. Anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks are often treated using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).