Is something wrong or are you just feeling off?

I suppose I'm just having a rough week and it's getting me down. The good news is I finally had a nice normal cycle. However I'm still not pregnant and it is really bothering me the past few days. Feeling really low about myself. Not a lot of ambition.Yesterday af arrived and the cramps were so excruciating that I contemplated calling an ambulance. So now I'm not only dissapointed but afraid that there might be something wrong with me. I also believe I had a panic attack yesterday when I was in pain becasue I had numb and tingly hands which I've only had a few times, usually while having anxiety or panic attacks. Just afraid I will continue to get more upset and get depressed. I really don't want that.

I'm sorry you've had a rough week. If you were in so much pain though maybe you should contact your doctor and seek some advice. It doesn't sound very normal. Its great that you had a normal cycle though!!! Something to be very relieved for!

Thanks. I did call the doctor and I have an ultrasound appt on Monday to check for cysts and stuff. Very scared.

Thats brilliant. Don't be scared. I've had cysts before. Its nothing serious. At least they'll check it and if there is anything wrong you can fix it!

I hope so. It was just so painful I hope everything is ok in there.

Hello ladies. I hope you dont mind me joining you.

I have had anxiety for as long as i remember. It became a problem when i was 17 (about 8 years ago). I developed severe anxiety and Emetophobia. From them on its been a constant struggle. Ive been on a variety of medication and last year i managed to the combination right. I was taking Beta-blockers, Venlafaxine and Metoclopramide. Up until recently everything was perfect. Then i decided i wanted to actively try for a baby.

I was told to come of the anti-d's cos they are harmful to pregnancy so i did. Then had my implant removed. Then yesterday my anxiety/emet. came back with full force. I am severely suffereing. I cannot eat for fear of being sick, im scared to leave the house and im really struggling to cope.

There is no way im delaying pregnancy as ive wanted a baby all my life. If i dont do it now, then i never will. Im just rather concerned and fearful. I personally have done some research and found that its better to take medication during pregnancy as without it (when your suffereing) it can me worse.

Would love to hear your thoughts? I love to recieve PM's also so feel free.

Hi Ravenrose! I'm really sorry you are not doing so well without the medication. I have no idea how bad it is if you take them while pregnant. If you have done your research and you are comfortable with this decision then go for it. It is so hard when you have waited for so long to get the medication right in order to feel better and then you have to just stop it.

How does your partner feel?

Ravenrose. Any decision you make is the right one. You would never intentionally hurt your child but if you need to be on medication, you should. I would talk to your doctor and have him/her help you choose medication that would be most safe during pregnancy. There are some that are less harmful. And I have also heard that the stress caused by being off of the meds can be worse for your unborn child than the meds themselves. I hope that you can make the right choice for you and therefore have a happy and healthy pregnancy and child. I have times where I really think the meds would help but overall I am doing quite well and will wait as long as I can to resume taking them. I'm sure you know how difficult the stress of ttc is without the meds. The only other suggestion I have is therepy but you have difficulty leaving the house so it might not be your best option. I hope you can find something that will help you and make you feel better.

Im currently about to have some CBT for it but in the meantime i could do with some medication to help me manage it. I have done some research so am going to present my finding to the doctor and ask his opinion.

My OH isnt that keen on me being on medication again but he doesnt full understand what im going thru. He says i should do what i feel is best for me and our future baby.