Mood swings

Anyone else have unbearable mood swings? I’ve been moody and irritable during pregnancy but recently it’s been so hard to cope with. I had to go off work early due to stress and everything is getting way too much to cope with. I want to just stay in my room for the rest of the pregnancy, I don’t want my baby shower anymore and it feels like absolutely everything is too much so I just want to be on my own. I’ve spent the whole morning sobbing uncontrollably about the baby shower as I’ve left it too late to cancel and only just managed to calm down. The few people I’ve talked to about cancelling have been mixed (supportive and non supportive) but I don’t think anyone actually understands the sheer stress I feel atm, I feel like I’m actually going crazy. Even watching tv shows I have to turn them off because it’s like they’re going in double speed and it’s too much and too fast. Please tell me I’m not the only one feeling this overwhelmed and stressed??

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It’s sounds like you have some form of anxiety (I’m not a medical expert but from your description of the tv going at double speed).

You need to do what is best for you, and for your baby. End of story. If that’s cancelling your shower, then cancel it. Anyone who truly loves and cares for you will totally understand.

Try and pin down what is at the root of the anxiousness - I find making lists of things to do, and things that are outside of my control really helps.

Speak to your midwife as well. They can be a really wonderful supportive ear.

I hope you’re ok ♥️

Definitely agree with the other lady, I would reach out to triage and explain how you have been feeling as I have really bad anxiety and depression and the things you’re saying sound like anxiety. I am really moody, feel totally alone and want people around but can’t deal with them when they are. I went on mat leave at 29 weeks with my mental health issues and totally understand. Lists and proactive things do help, but only once you have managed to get yourself to a calm place. Before cancelling see if you can reach out for some help from triage & even just getting it all out to someone impartial will make you feel so much better. If you want to message me you’re more than welcome xx

thank you X

Please do reach out it will really help and hopefully knowing you’re not alone helps too x

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