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01-10-2013 at 2:17 PM
gwseabrook
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Angerball Anyone?

I have no idea what's going on and I'm hoping that someone out there is going through this too so I don;t feel quite so crazy.

I'm angry ALL THE TIME. It started almost a week ago. There are times when I'm just mildly irritated, but that's about as good as it gets. I'm not interested in sex with my boyfriend, I don't even want him to touch me. I'm snapping at everyone and driving is a nightmare. I just had to plead a migraine and leave work early because I felt like if I stayed for more than 10 minutes I'd end up saying or doing something that would get me fired. When I got home I just sat in the car and screamed for a while, but it didn't really help.  

I've never felt like this in my life. I am actually violently angry. I could punch someone and feel fine about it. Except i'd probably start crying. I'm just trying to breathe my way through it. My boyfriend is working from home and I tried to explain it to him - I feel horrible that he has to deal with all my craziness. I was prepared for the weight gain and the morning sickness, I've even taken the massive amounts of acne in stride, but I don't know how to deal with this. 

My 16 week US is tomorrow and I'm going to talk to my doctor about it. This actually helped a little, so thanks for reading!  

 
01-10-2013 at 2:43 PM
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I'm so sorry, but I think most would blame hormones.  When I was around 8 weeks, I actually felt the same way.  My DF is very understanding and poor thing has put up with me.  I was just so angry and annoyed all the time.  I have three children as well and I was snapping at them.  I felt horrible and got to the point of staying in my bedroom in the evenings.  I'm now 13 weeks along now and not so angry.  Hopefully it continues that way.

Just talk to someone or let it out here.  I promise it does get better.  Big hugs to you.


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01-10-2013 at 2:50 PM
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im sorry youre going through this. i have my angry days where any and everything just makes me furious... i chalk it up to hormones. i feel so bad when im angry and snap at my husband or bite his head off over nothing...all he says is its okay its your hormones! just continue to get out/ vent! and talking to your dr is a great idea.

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01-11-2013 at 9:17 AM
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It's completely normal...unfortunately.  But, also unfortunately, one can't just say "hey, my hormones are wacky, and i'm going to talk myself out of it" tactic.  When i feel the need to hulk out, i just try to seclude myself as much as possible...and punch a wall. I mean, sometimes you just have to do whatever you can to get the screaming meemies out.

 

Good luck to you. It's no fun being a bag of hormones.   

01-11-2013 at 10:45 AM
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It's called Pregnancy Rage. I babysit for a couple and the mother went through this during and after pregnancy. It was pretty much how you explained it and she didn't know what what going on. She ended up talking to her doctor and apparently it's common and the doctor set up a program of sorts (didn't get into detail) and she seems to be doing a lot better now. Good luck with your doctor! Hopefully you get it sorted out!

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01-13-2013 at 9:40 PM
gwseabrook
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Thanks, seriously, to all of you for making me feel less crazy! I did talk to my doctor and she said it's totally normal. I'm going to try exercising more to avoid having to go on an antidepressant, which is apparently the next step. 

Of course, I sprained my ankle really badly in a pothole on my first walk around the neighborhood - because that's just the way this pregnancy is going! I keep telling myself that the baby is healthy and that's the most important thing... but I'm not ruling out punching the wall! 

 
01-14-2013 at 5:52 AM
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I understand the angry feeling.  I have had a lot of days like that.  I usually know it's going to be one of those days early on in the morning.  It's really tough. 

I hope your doctor can offer something helpful.  I participate in something called Mothering Circle in my town.  With my first I participated in Birth Circle.  Perhaps you can find a group of mamas or expectant mamas to hang out with and share these things with.  The support is invaluable.

I was going to help look for something in your area but you don't say what part of the country you are in.  Look for a Birth Matters in your area.


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