Hormonal rage / Grief

[Anonymous]

Hi. I am in the bad place. Day 7 of stims. I would go for acupuncture, but because of hormone rage I had a fight with her. Wow, that sounds bad. I would like to go to yoga but I am not sure it is allowed with stimulated ovaries. I am burning incense, lighting candles, breathing and crying. During my last cycle in April, I actually quit my job. Can anyone relate? Does anyone have advice?

[Anonymous]

Yes actually - my last cycle i just told work i had an emergency and took a week of vacation in the middle of stims... i just couldn't cope. i felt guilty at first but it was worth it... it was my 4th cycle and my anxiety was through the roof. i used that time to distract myself with cooking healthy meals and going to meditation yoga classes. i slept a little better (the anxiety was still there) and took long walks around the neighborhood. i have to say it was my best cycle in terms of # of embryos and number of pgs normal. that outcome was honestly probably random (or a result of the medication tweaking), but the week off really helped me deal with the physical mental and emotional stress of stimming... I have not transferred yet.

hang in there...

[Anonymous]

Are you on Delestrogen? It did a number on me when I was on it. I was pretty much exactly like you describe! I asked for vivelle/estrace for the FET that worked....I decided I couldn't deal. Ask about alternative if you think it will help! Also, your acupuncturist will understand. IF sucks! Sending you good vibes!

[Anonymous]

If you are having severe limitations in your activities of daily living that have long-lasting consequences (quitting your job, feeling like you have permanently affected relationships you care about) you are past the candle & incense phase.

Professional help is available and may be very useful. There are medications that are safe during pregnancy. Talk therapy may also be helpful. Lining up good care now is wise because if you struggle during pregnancy or postpartum it's good to have someone skilled and objective who can be looking out for warning signs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are having severe limitations in your activities of daily living that have long-lasting consequences (quitting your job, feeling like you have permanently affected relationships you care about) you are past the candle & incense phase.

Professional help is available and may be very useful. There are medications that are safe during pregnancy. Talk therapy may also be helpful. Lining up good care now is wise because if you struggle during pregnancy or postpartum it's good to have someone skilled and objective who can be looking out for warning signs.

Thanks, PP 18:29 and others, too. This is OP. I contacted my doctor yesterday evening, and he sent me out to get an herbal supplement that has helped me so much already. I cannot even believe it. I was able to grocery shop today, and I just cooked dinner. These were daily activities that I really was struggling with. I am aware that if I fall pregnant this will be something serious to keep an eye on.