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Subject: Miserable and terrified- please help


Author:
Anna
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Date Posted: 07/19/09 9:20pm

Hi, I found this site by searching 'miserable pregnancy' in hopes of finding others who understand the way I feel. I am only about 7 weeks pregnant and I have never been so miserable in my life. I suffer from depression and anxiety as well as bipolar disorder in the first place. I'm 27 years old, 5'4 and 100 lbs. I have a rapid heart rate and a hiatal hernia and GERD. My relationship with my boyfriend is not great, the night before I found out I was pregnant we got in a huge fight and I told him (and it was not the first time) that I didn't want to be with him anymore. Now I am pregnant and I feel more physically and mentally exhausted and sick than anything I ever thought possible. I am nauseous 24/7, I feel exhausted, yet I'm too sick to sleep. I am having trouble going to the bathroom, I have constant heartburn, my anxiety level is through the roof. I can feel my heart racing and pounding in my chest which makes me even more anxious. I feel so depressed and scared about how I am going to deal with this for 8 more months. I took my blood pressure at the drug store the other day and it was high- really high. I've never had a problem with high blood pressure in my life and that scares me. I know this sounds horrible, but I'm so unsure about what I should do. I feel like such a weak person for even debating whether or not I should go through with this. I know it isn't supposed to be easy, and I'm not the only person who feels sick and horrible but it is a constant feeling that I can never find relief from, and I am absolutely terrified of feeling like this for the next 8 months of my life. This obviously wasn't planned. I wasn't sure if I wanted to have children. I think I am at the right age, I know I am a sweet and nurturing person and I'm sure I would be a good mother. However I am not sure that I am with the right person, and all I want to do is make the best decision possible because this is going to change my life completely. My boyfriend is immature, acts like such a jerk, has 3 DUI's so he has no car or drivers license. he wants me to have this baby. I don't know if I want to be tied to him for the rest of my life. I am so upset and confused. I know this happened because we were not careful enough. We thought we were but I guess pre-cum can really do the trick. I know abortion is a horrible thing and I feel so guilty for even considering it. Also I have already told several people. I don't want others knowing I did something like that but at the same time I have to do what is right for me and say screw what they think. I just can't imagine being this completely sick, miserable, depressed, exhausted, anxious, nauseous and bloated for so much time. Not to mention getting fat and having stretch marks and sagging breasts. Maybe it is selfish of me to feel this way. I can't sleep at night because I am so torn on what to do. I know nobody has the answer for me but any advice would really be appreciated. Please be nice, I have enough turmoil going on inside right now and I really can't take any more. Thanks.

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[> Subject: Re: Miserable and terrified- please help


Author:
Pat
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Date Posted: 07/21/09 8:41am

Hi, Anna,

I am so sorry for all you are going through.

I will try to address some of your physical problems. First, perhaps the best remedy for nausea is ginger tea. You can sip the tea or ginger ale. Also, your doctor should be willing to give you something for the nausea which will be safe for your baby. In addition, there are some natural supplements that may help with the emotional issues. One of the best is phosphatidyl choline. They give around a gram per dose, and it is just a B vitamin. There are other remedies you can try. Here is a link to a site that has a lot of information: DrMercola.com Also, there are other sites. Try using search terms like GERD, herbs. A lot of your symptoms will be relieved to some extent once you are no longer in a turmoil about your pregnancy.

Yes, pre-cum can do the trick. As for your boyfriend, he sounds like a loser. I'd distance myself from him if I were you. You may be able to keep him out of the picture. Here is a link where you can get help with all your issues, and they should be able to help you find a lawyer who will advise you on how to get him out of the picture. Document every fight you have with him. Document his DUIs. You will need to build a case that he shouldn't be in the picture. To find an organization near you that can help, go here: pregnancycenters.org If you don't live in the United States, let us know, because we have another link for the rest of the world. When you find one near you, go let them talk to you and tell you how they can help you.

As for things like stretch marks, there are remedies. But I think they have to be less important than your state of mind. As long as you wear a bra, sagging breasts is not really an issue. They may sag, but you don't have to look like they do. A lot of your symptoms will ease up. Nausea rarely lasts past the first trimester. When you are less tensed, your blood pressure will go down. Your brain asks it to go up when your blood vessels are constricted so it can get enough oxygen. Stress can certainly bring this on.

You don't sound like a good candidate for abortion. You are too upset and unsure, and you are in a panic. People don't make good decisions when they are in a panic. It is really hurtful that a woman has to even THINK about an abortion. You should never be presented with this level of turmoil. The availability of abortion robs a woman of her joy. That's wrong. The emotional aftermath of abortion can also be very deadly. You will be far worse off than you are now.

I hope all of this will help, and please feel free to ask questions. You will be in our prayers, and we love you and your baby.

Hugs,
Pat
[> Subject: Re: Miserable and terrified- please help


Author:
Pat
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Date Posted: 07/21/09 12:46pm

Hi again. I had another thought. You mentioned being bloated. One of the things that can happen is if a woman gets too much salt while she is pregnant, she will have this experience. There are a number of ways to get too much salt. Potato chips and the like seem to be the worst. Also, monosodium glutimate is a source of sodium, and it's toxic anyway. While this may not contribute to your bloating, you should also avoid artificial sweeteners. Avoiding these things may help considerably with your state of mind.

Hugs,
Pat
[> Subject: Re: Miserable and terrified- please help


Author:
Lori
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Date Posted: 07/28/09 1:16pm

Hi Anna,
Just wanted to check on you and welcome you to the board. Please let us know how your doing. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Take Care,
Lori



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