Overly emotional... anyone else??

[Jaycee]

I feel so horrible for posting this, it's so insignificant given all that's been going on of late but I just need to vent somewhere.

I'm sure it's just pregnancy hormones but for the last couple of days I just feel stuck in a big, deep hole of bitterness and sadness that I can't climb out of. I'm so emotional and the littlest thing sets me off.

I spent most of yesterday in tears, for no good reason, and today has been spent fighting back the tears at work, again for no good reason. Or biting people's head off for no good reason.

I was a horrible mother to my little man this morning, I smacked him... twice... and not softly either and he's not here to scoop up in a big hug and tell him how much I love him and I'm sorry.

I should be happy. I have a beautiful baby growing inside me who is perfectly healthy, the most gorgeous son in the world, a wonderful husband, haven't been affected by any of the horrendous floods going on nor do I know anyone who has, I haven't been through the tragedy of losing a loved one, and yet I'm carrying on like this.

I need to get back to my happy self. I'm hoping this vent will help. Feel free to give me a kick up the bum and tell me to put my big girls pants on...

It's just the hormones right? Is anyone else feeling like this?

[M D]

Jaycee - well that post just brought tears to my eyes! Please don't be too hard on yourself about your little boy this morning, we all have our days, I am sure when you get home this afternoon and give him a big squeeze he won't have even remebered the event sof this morning.

I'm doing to oppisite of you - I just block things out and keep blocking. I know it is not healthy but thats how I keep functioning. I guess my point is we all do what we have to do to get through these times.

Please don't feel bad for feeling down....just make sure you reach out and ask for a lift up when you need it.

My hand is always here to help you up!!

[Calluna]

I can't say I'm affected by preggy hormones because I'm not pg. lol BUT I will say just because your not *directly* affected by all the sadness in the world at the moment, doesn't mean your not affected at all. Your fellow BB members are hurting, the TV and radio are full of bad news and sadness, it would not be at all suprising if it is affecting you, even if it's only on a subconscious level. Add to the being preggy and it is a recipe for stress and a big black hole.

I hope you, or someone else, can help pull you out of it and feel much happier very soon.

[Jaycee]

Thanks for taking the time to reply girls.

kts - thank you for your kind words, they really do mean a lot

Your fellow BB members are hurting, the TV and radio are full of bad news and sadness, it would not be at all suprising if it is affecting you, even if it's only on a subconscious level. Add to the being preggy and it is a recipe for stress and a big black hole.

You may be right about that Heather, it may explain it a little, thank you.

[leckert]

And you need to catch up with us Adelaide BB girls .... just for a chance of a laugh and so we can make you feel a bit better

[peanutsmummy]

Its the hormones speaking!

How far along are you?

I am 34 weeks and yesterday I was crying my eyes out because I couldnt find an ATM and I needed to get some money out to buy heartburn medication and my back was hurting so much...

Then a couple of hours later I was fine and it all seemed silly! who cries cos they cant find an ATM!

other friends are getting the same thing too.
I hope it settles down for you.

ETA just realised you are due in April, Yes its your hormones, dont beat yourself up over it! Try to remember its just your body acting up and you will feel better shortly.

[Rowellen]

Jaycee. I hope you are having a better day today. I've had a few days like that too.

[Sterla]

Jaycee - not the only one at all!

Sunday I spent feeling exactly as you described. I think part of it was all the sad news - usually it doesn't affect me so deeply, but it really has and I think the pregnancy hormones are playing a big part.

I kind of just let myself feel crappy and be crappy for that day, resolving to be a better person/mother/wife the next day, and woke up feeling much better, and was a much better person the following day.

[Melster]

Yes...me me me

I have been a hormonal monster this whole pregnancy...heaps worse than with my DD...im emotional and grumpy and snappy and get irritated so easily...i get angry and then i cry at the tv......i know im a nightmare at the moment....

Its quiet normal....so try not to feel bad

[CrazyLady]

It's the hormones! I have had to stop watching the media for the time being because the littlest thing makes me angry or upset.

I hope you feel better hun!

[Jaycee]

Thanks so much everyone for your replies. I am feeling a lot better than I was, it's good to know I'm not alone in feeling this way.

[sasha]

Me.

T told me this morning, "I love you Mum, too much." It really hit me!

Even though I'm trying to not expose myself to bad news, I find I can't avoid it sometimes, and I'm finding I feel really low. Other issues which normally wouldn't be too difficult to cope with are making it all a bit overwhelming right now... here's hoping things improve soon!

[ladybird11]

Oh hun, i've only just found the thread.....don't forget you've had stress going on too, allow yourself to feel all the emotion (gotta take the good and the bad eh ).

xoxox

P.S - yup, may be hormones too