Research shows that it's not uncommon for parents to develop
problems with anxiety and depression after having a miscarriage
or a stillbirth. Most people know the signs of depression, but
recognizing the signs of an anxiety disorder can be a little
more challenging -- and some research suggests that anxiety
disorders after a miscarriage may actually be more common than
depression. General Anxiety Disorder People who have general
anxiety disorder, or GAD, have worries about daily life that are
out of proportion to what would normally be expected. The person
may even recognize that the worry was excessive but may have
some or all of the following symptoms also: - Inability to relax
- Startling easily - Difficulty concentrating - Sleep problems -
Muscle tension/aches - Difficulty swallowing - Trembling and
twitching - Light headedness A GAD diagnosis requires that the
excessive worry be present for at least six months. Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder At least one study has found a risk of
developing obsessive comp