Hi I am looking for some advice for a friend of mine who has recently returned to work from maternity. Everytime she leaves her daughter (with dh or parents) she is convinced something bad is going to happen and has panic attacks. This happens if the work phone is in use as she fears somethings will happen and they can't contact her, and if she sees an ambulance she's convinced it's dd. DD has slept in own room for months but mum now crying when putting to bed and leaving alone at night. She has seen her Gp and he has tested fro depression and pnd but says it's not that - it's more anxiety. However he still offered her anti-depressents and she has been put on a waiting list for counselling (six month waiting list!). She doesn't want to take medication, and wondered if there are any herbal type recommendations? I would also really appreciate advice from anyone who could offer suggestions as to how she can deal with this and help herself or how others can help her.
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Help needed please - panic attacks when leaving 9month old dd
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TearingMyHairOut · 01/10/2006 10:20
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