I need some advice on where to turn to for postpartum mental health support -
While pregnant, I received a scary diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension while in my third trimester, but the cardio office suspected it was secondary to pregnancy and asked that I have a follow up echo 3 months postpartum.
Well. I’m 4 months postpartum and I cannot get myself to go to this screening - I just rescheduled for the end of June. The idea of having this fatal heart condition that doesn’t have a cure is absolutely debilitating to my mental health on a day to day basis. If it hasn’t gone away after pregnancy, I don’t know that I can handle this official diagnosis.
I was historically a very overwhelmed anxious person with diagnosed OCD, but now, I’m borderline not functioning.
I need help. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Please 💕