Anxiety

 There are several different anxiety disorders which can affect women at any time in their life.  These include:

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  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder,

  • Panic Disorder

  • Phobias

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (see OCD page)

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Anxiety is common in pregnancy and the postnatal period. For more information about anxiety symptoms and treatments click on the icons in the boxes below: 

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Information leaflets about different types of anxiety disorders and treatments

Tommy's Charity

 

  • Information about anxiety in pregnancy and after birth - symptoms and treatment. 

  • Video of women's experience

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No Panic

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  • Information and advice about anxiety, panic and phobias

  • Support line

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Baby Buddy

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  • Videos about mental health including anxiety in pregnancy and after birth

Anxiety UK

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  • Information about anxiety disorders

  • Helpline