Anxiety and over thinking

[Lyn84]

Anybody else found that going towards ivf it has made them stress about the future all of a sudden I'm stressing about everything all the things that might or might not happen and preparing myself in my head how i will handle it

[Hidden]

Totally. There are suddenly lots of reasons to stress about a million things. What's most important though is to try to deal with that, and all the other stress and anxiety that's to come. You should speak with your clinic counsellor asap. And do a mindfulness course. You will need all of this to get you through. And of course, you have the support of everyone here xx

[Lyn84 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[wemma83]

Yes, yes, yes! Anxiety has really got to me recently. I’ve always been a very level headed person and try to stay positive but IVF has turned me into such a worrier! Not just about getting pregnant either, I worry about work, friendships, my relationship, everything! I’ve started seeing a counsellor now though and that’s helping so maybe think about that? We’re all here for you too sweetheart, make sure you remember that 💕 xxx

[Lyn84 in reply to wemma83]

Thank you I went from worrying about the ivf to then worrying about everything else, over thinkers run our family

[hifer]

Yes all the time! My anxiety has gone through the roof! Because I feel so out of control with regards to fertility, it feels like everything else in my life is going to go wrong too! Therefore I worry about everything. I do a lot of mindfulness, speak to my fiancee a lot about my feelings and I've also applied for counselling. Know that you are not alone x

[Novice_knitter]

Yes - the fertility problems became a lot more real and I grieved for not being able to do it naturally, and felt super worried about the success of ivf - so many ‘what if’s’. I’m a natural planner so knowing this was all outside of my control was tough.

Counselling helped me, as did reading other people’s fertility stories (good & bad), and self care/relaxation. Finding a new hobby to focus on can help - and can provide a mindfulness activity all by itself -as you’re ‘in the moment’ when doing the activity. Good luck! Xxx

[Lyn84 in reply to Novice_knitter]

Thank you x

[Lyn84 in reply to Novice_knitter]

Like you said its all the what ifs that are driving me mad

[Novice_knitter in reply to Lyn84]

I’m on my second time around now, currently in 2ww, it was easier this time around so hope things get easier for you too xx