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Some people may think I’m strange but I just can’t help it, I constantly worry about what I’m eating looking at the ingredients of stuff etc I’m scared to try something different incase I shouldn’t be eating it, I also have problems with germs too I was like this in my last pregnancy I thought 2nd time round it would be easier but it’s just the same. I’m currently getting Cbt to help with my thoughts and feeling but I still have a constant battle with myself...

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Probably the best thing you can try and do for both of you is to try and relax ☺️ Food is only a problem if it’s something that might give you food poisoning (for example raw meat & unpasteurised diary) another is tuna & shark due to mercury levels. Apart from that eat a healthy balanced diet and you and baby will be fine.

As far was wanting everything super clean is concerned this might be hormone related if it goes after birth so perhaps try and first look at what your other child is in the middle of doing and ask yourself if they would be have even more fun if you joined in the activity with them rather than cleaning. 😊

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Claire2225

Thanks so much for your reply your right about it been hormone related 😄 xxx

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Lyndsaytw79

Hiya! Bloomin hormones ey! They can trigger things like depression and anxiety and it sounds like yours is anxiety or health anxiety and it can be mentally and physically exhausting! Cbt is really affective for some people but if you are not finding it much help then speak to your GP regarding other options. You want to be able to enjoy your pregnancy. All the best xx

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Claire2225 in reply toLyndsaytw79

Thank you I’m just scared of going on medication but I feel awful at the moment I’m hoping it settles down a bit after my next scan on the 11th but if it doesn’t I will be getting some advice from gp 😊

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply toClaire2225

Don’t be scared honey. I’m 15 weeks pregnant and I am taking citalopram and it has helped me hugely as I was suffering low mood and anxiety xx

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Claire2225 in reply toLyndsaytw79

I was on that before I fell pregnant but came off it when I found out is it working for you?? Xx

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply toClaire2225

Yes definitely is! I would consider going back on it honestly. I was on it in my last pregnancy too and baby was/is fine xx

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Claire2225 in reply toLyndsaytw79

Brill thank you so much means a lot xxx

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Lyndsaytw79 in reply toClaire2225

Pleasure! Let me know how you get on xx

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Claire2225 in reply toLyndsaytw79

I will do thanks so much 😘 xxx

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