Hello everyone,
I find myself here almost out of desperation. I am 34 weeks pregnant and in a very complicated relationship, actually the more I read and wake up to myself, I am beginning to see that it's a a relationship full of emotional abuse. I am so scared and feel so alone and unsupported, I really don't know what to think or do anymore. I am just so, so confused.
I suppose I have been looking for some positivity in my situation, it's so difficult to remain level headed, as I have no-one to that I can talk honestly with, for varying reasons. So it can become very easy to begin feeling crazy, questioning everything and blaming myself. Ultimately, I feel lost!
I am very excited about becoming a mum, there is no doubt about that. However at the same time, I feel like I am living an eternal struggle to maintain hope and sanity in preparing for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
My partner of almost 6 years has bipolar and is a walking combination of anger, aggression, depression and unpredictability. I have tried so hard not to get caught up in the depression and deep emotional crisis he experiences while also trying to be a loving and supportive partner to him. Now I am unsure if I am seriously going mad and really am the cause of his problems and various addictions (as he implies).
Knowing that I only have 6 weeks to go and considering the ridiculous amount of stress I have encountered throughout my pregnancy, I really wanted to spend the remaining weeks of the pregnancy becoming completely prepared mentally and physically. Though I feel as if my partner is placing constant blockages in my way, it almost feels like sabotage, then I question myself, is it really like that, am I distorting reality??
I have been trying to focus on yoga and daily meditation and relaxation through guided imagery. What has bought me to this point is a complete feeling of hopelessness after my partner questioning me yesterday on the type of yoga I am doing, stressing to me that I am closed minded and need to explore other options and today I am told that I need to stop breathing so heavily while using the guided imagery in addition to stop making noises such as sighing and grunting type noises when things are difficult or I am in pain (this came after trying to tie my laces... nearly impossible at this stage of pregnancy!). I just cannot believe it. I tried to explain why I enjoy the pregnancy specific yoga I am doing and was told I am always making excuses for my behavior... I just don't understand what I have done wrong.
Now I am scared of making any noise at all when I move, breathe or am in pain, not wanting to set him off. I now feel like I can't even practice the guided imagery (along with the yoga - the only things that were calming me down and allowing me to prepare). Which just adds to a long list of other things that I am 'not supposed to do'. I am taking a risk by even typing right now, as he tries to sleep on the couch, I am not supposed to make any noise while he sleeps.
I am unsure if this is the right forum for posting this, but I really just didn't know what else to do. I have absolutely no-one I can talk to and am going out of my mind while living in this state of fear. I do genuinely apologise for bringing the mood down or if the case, posting something inappropriate for this forum.
Hurting, emotional and confused
AllyRose
I find myself here almost out of desperation. I am 34 weeks pregnant and in a very complicated relationship, actually the more I read and wake up to myself, I am beginning to see that it's a a relationship full of emotional abuse. I am so scared and feel so alone and unsupported, I really don't know what to think or do anymore. I am just so, so confused.
I suppose I have been looking for some positivity in my situation, it's so difficult to remain level headed, as I have no-one to that I can talk honestly with, for varying reasons. So it can become very easy to begin feeling crazy, questioning everything and blaming myself. Ultimately, I feel lost!
I am very excited about becoming a mum, there is no doubt about that. However at the same time, I feel like I am living an eternal struggle to maintain hope and sanity in preparing for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
My partner of almost 6 years has bipolar and is a walking combination of anger, aggression, depression and unpredictability. I have tried so hard not to get caught up in the depression and deep emotional crisis he experiences while also trying to be a loving and supportive partner to him. Now I am unsure if I am seriously going mad and really am the cause of his problems and various addictions (as he implies).
Knowing that I only have 6 weeks to go and considering the ridiculous amount of stress I have encountered throughout my pregnancy, I really wanted to spend the remaining weeks of the pregnancy becoming completely prepared mentally and physically. Though I feel as if my partner is placing constant blockages in my way, it almost feels like sabotage, then I question myself, is it really like that, am I distorting reality??
I have been trying to focus on yoga and daily meditation and relaxation through guided imagery. What has bought me to this point is a complete feeling of hopelessness after my partner questioning me yesterday on the type of yoga I am doing, stressing to me that I am closed minded and need to explore other options and today I am told that I need to stop breathing so heavily while using the guided imagery in addition to stop making noises such as sighing and grunting type noises when things are difficult or I am in pain (this came after trying to tie my laces... nearly impossible at this stage of pregnancy!). I just cannot believe it. I tried to explain why I enjoy the pregnancy specific yoga I am doing and was told I am always making excuses for my behavior... I just don't understand what I have done wrong.
Now I am scared of making any noise at all when I move, breathe or am in pain, not wanting to set him off. I now feel like I can't even practice the guided imagery (along with the yoga - the only things that were calming me down and allowing me to prepare). Which just adds to a long list of other things that I am 'not supposed to do'. I am taking a risk by even typing right now, as he tries to sleep on the couch, I am not supposed to make any noise while he sleeps.
I am unsure if this is the right forum for posting this, but I really just didn't know what else to do. I have absolutely no-one I can talk to and am going out of my mind while living in this state of fear. I do genuinely apologise for bringing the mood down or if the case, posting something inappropriate for this forum.
Hurting, emotional and confused
AllyRose