HELP!!!!

I feel like I'm having a panic attack. My boyfriend had to go to court today for dui and the judge actually sentenced him to 14 days in jail! I've been diagnosed with postpartum depression, and had my doctor write a note for my bf to give to the judge, saying that he NEEDS to be home with me and the baby and that it would be TRAUMATIC for me to be at home by my self with the baby. But it didn't matter and now he's in jail and i'm home alone with the baby and I"m scared to death. I dont really have any friends so there isn't anyone I can talk to. I don't know what I'm going to do for the next 2 weeks. I'm so scared!

((((((((((Rose))))))))))

Is there someone that you can call if you need that extra support?

Like said in my original post i dont have any friends, and I'm not close with my mother, or his family.

Hmm, what about sibling, a neighbour, cousin?

If not then I supposed if there is no one you can get to come stay with you I guess you will have to try to cope for those 14 days, which I'm certain you are capable of.

Do you have a doctor you can phone?

Remember to don't forget to breathe when you are feeling stressed out, emotional, and panicky, focus on your child. Try to think postive, despite dealing with this depression. I know it's got to be extremely tough to have to do this all on your own, I can't imagine.

Hang in there, you can get though this because you know it's something that needs to be done, you'll surprise yourself. Keep moving forward Rose. Don't give up no matter how rotten you feel.

I wish I could offer you more then this , I don't even know if anything i've said will help you in the least. You know that you can find the support here whenever you need to vent, etc.

I'm really sorry that you have to deal with this.

I don't have any friends either.

I don't get panic attacks though I do suffer from depression.

You should take the time, after all its only 14 days. Keep yourself occupied with projects. Keep your mind off it go out and do stuff that you like. Go to the library, mabey get a puppy?

Remeber when theres no one to talk to theres always somone online

Thanx for the replys and suggestions.

Today is now day three. I'm doing ok. I got a little stressed out earlier today trying to get the baby down for a nap. She was soooo tired, but decided that she would rather scream than sleep. So i just put her in her room and closed the door, then I screamed.(neibours probably think I'm crazy now ).
Also my boyfriend called and said that he could be out in 7-9 days which is really great.

LOL... Panic Attack....Cool!

Don't hurt your baby!

Your boyfriend ###$ up majorly, a DUI is major ###$ up, especially if you live in California.

Call him Captain ###$ Up when he gets home!

Anonymous wrote:LOL... Panic Attack....Cool!

Don't hurt your baby!

Your boyfriend ###$ up majorly, a DUI is major ###$ up, especially if you live in California.

Call him Captain ###$ Up when he gets home!

What is this all about?
I don't know why you would be laughing about panic attacks.

What's with the swearings, and the negativity?

Anonymous Guest,

I hear what you say about the boyfriend....I too feel some anger toward him for messing up unnessarily, and leaving Rose22 in such straits.


Rose22,

Good for You, for coping (with your pain and anxiety)!

I hope your boyfriend gets help for his apparent drinking problem, especially since he's a Dad now, and will need to act responsibly. I would hope that he drives carefully with you and the baby in the car, so that no harm comes to either of you.

I can just imagine your frustration at trying unsuccessfully to soothe your newborn! Despite your valiant efforts to comfort her/address her needs, she was unable to feel the needed relief and be calm. Don't be too hard on yourself...sometimes mothers Can't find and "make better" all of their child's hurts. I'm sure you did whatever you could think of to help her (him?). Please don't take it personally - babies are sometimes Like that.
And please take caution not to Blame her....she must have been very upset, and had no other way to express it. It's not Either of your(s) "fault"!! (Make sure anger doesn't cloud your thinking when dealing with her...All you can do is your best, and the same for her!)

Thank you for sharing with us, and Best of Luck!

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