What to do if you feel emotional distress in pregnancy

There are many women who feel emotional anguish and different sensations during their pregnancy. Hormones and physical discomfort can make a pregnant woman feel anxious , fearful, and distressed. Actually, mood swings are an unavoidable part of pregnancy, but just because they’re unavoidable doesn’t mean you can’t do anything to make it a little easier or more bearable.

If you need to feel better because you notice that you have too many mood swings in your pregnancy and it makes you feel too bad, then don’t miss these tips to feel better, even when you think you can’t.

BE PATIENT

You need to be the first to be patient with yourself. The worst thing about feeling bad is that you feel worse about feeling bad. Remember that hormones are largely the main culprits for your emotional state. You are not weak by any means, progesterone and estrogen are largely to blame for your emotions.

TALK TO YOUR PARTNER

You may lose your temper or start crying unexpectedly is normal but you may feel that your family does not understand it very well. Let your partner and your children, in case they already have them, know that it has nothing to do with them, it is your uncontrolled emotions that make you feel like this.

Apologize in advance for those momentarily irritable periods. When you talk to your children, be careful not to blame the baby for your mood. They are already nervous that they need to share you with another child, do not give them additional reasons to be unhappy with the next family change . Instead, he just explains that Mom isn’t feeling well lately, but everything is fine and will get better.

DON’T READ NASTY THINGS

You may read things during pregnancy that are unpleasant and that make you feel bad. If you read articles or books about pregnancy or childbirth and they make you nervous, stop reading it. Find something more positive or ask your doctor about any questions you have, do not report everything on Google if it causes more anxiety.

PREPARE FOR NAUSEA

Emotionally, one of the worst parts of morning sickness is that it can strike without warning. This can make you feel out of control, leading to mood swings and worry. To lessen your fears , try to be prepared. If you are hungry you can carry small snacks in your bag, plastic bags in case you have to vomit in unforeseen places, take things that smell good with you in case there are odors that are unpleasant for you, and thus you can quickly block the odors that bother you.

PRIORITIZE YOUR REST AND SLEEP

During the first trimester, you will likely feel more tired no matter what you sleep on. And during the third trimester, belly discomfort can also cause you to sleep poorly. But the reality is that you need to sleep because fatigue is a direct path to mood swings. If you can nap during the day, do it without hesitation, even if it means sleeping at your work desk for 10 minutes.

At home, do your best to make bedtime a period of calm and quiet so that you are more likely to get the sleep you need.

CONNECT WITH OTHER EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Talking to other people about their mood swings and worries can help you feel normal. There are forums and social media groups just for pregnant women. You will also likely find local support groups in your area, or you can meet other women through a childbirth education class.

If you think you are too emotionally distressed, you can go to a psychologist to help you better manage all your emotions.