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Hypochondriacs, I need advice.

JasmineeelizabethJasmineeelizabeth member
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I'm hoping I'm not the only one. Before I was pregnant I was quite a hypochondriac, now is a whole other ball game.

If I was to make a list of all the things I've convinced myself I've had during this pregnancy it would take me an hour.

Last prenatal appointment I convinced my self entirely that I had developed pre-eclampsia due to the fact weird things have been going on with my vision. I expected to go into my appointment and get sent straight to the hospital. There was no protein in my urine and my bp was low.

Now I'm worried I have an iron deficiency or GD. I get sleepy after I eat, and my visions being weird (maybe dry eyes?).

The thing is I can't trust my judgement. I don't know when to call or do something about it because I'm always so wrong. For example I thought for sure I had periodontal disease, after going into the dentist I was told my mouth is in better shape than most non pregnant woman and there is absolutely nothing wrong.

I just feel so overwhelmed, I get these symptoms and don't want to ignore them in case something is really wrong. But as soon as I get checked out and cleared for one thing, I'm worrying about another. 

Anyone have advice for dealing with this? I've been talking to people close to me about it, and my midwife is always telling me to just relax, but I just can't get a grip. 

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  • kathleen02kathleen02 member
    I can get really caught up myself and it's a pattern that you have to break. I'm sure you know that but it's so HARD to do. I hate when people have given me the advice to just relax. If they only knew how impossible that is. My advice is to speak with a t
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  • jennipalmerjennipalmer member

    I can understand being nervous I do have GD and had toximia with previous pregnancy but nothing currently. I do get a bit freaked that the things I have will be the worst outcome.

    However, I was worried about my vision because I have r

     

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  • MrserinJMrserinJ member
    I'm sorry you're going through this. I have struggled with anxiety for years, specifically hypochondria. When my mom was diagnosed with breat cancer and later died from it, my health anxiety got way out of control. I lived in fear of cancer and convinced
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  • minouvanminouvan member
    Do you have a doula? If not I recommend it! She may be able to be the voice of reason and experience, without having to pester your midwife.
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member

    I'm sorry that this pregnancy is such a mind f.uck for you health wise. Its tough. 

     Even if you feel crazy or dumb-- always bring your concerns up to your health professionals. Ask them to check your iron levels. You will have a glucos


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  • Barbara83Barbara83 member
    I've found a really good book that helped me a lot with my health anxiety. It's called "It's not all in your head". I highly recommend it.
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