Do you feel like crying for no reason?
You clash with your husband now, and then in an hour you want to hug him?
The whole world is against you and no one understands you?
Do you remember a situation that happened years ago and cry over it again?
Sometimes you are filled with energy and love and feel that you can do so much, and other times you want to leave everything and end the world?
My dear, it's hormones. They do so much to us, making us cry and laugh at the same time, feel love and hate simultaneously. Especially during pregnancy, there are major hormonal changes in the early period, and your body is still not used to them, so you feel as if the world is collapsing around you. Hormonal changes are very normal during pregnancy. There is a change in the levels of progesterone and estrogen, which greatly affects brain chemistry.
Are hormones the sole culprit in mood swings?
In fact, although we often blame her, she is not the only one who does this during pregnancy.
Whether you are planning to get pregnant or not, and whether you are psychologically and physically ready first, the responsibility of having a child is a big event and will bring about many changes in your life, and you will have many questions about:
- Pregnancy and stress
- The child's health and whether I can provide the best for him.
- The responsibility and task of caring for the child.
- Am I ready enough to experience motherhood?
- Can my husband and I afford all the financial costs?
And more questions arise as you approach childbirth. You start thinking about the type and location of the birth, the scenarios that will happen to you, and worrying about the safety of the child. You also think about the first period after childbirth and whether you will have the appropriate support. My dear, your feelings are normal and your questions are a good sign of your sense of responsibility. However, hormones can turn your normal thoughts into great suffering. Sometimes hormones are not to blame, but they remain a contributing factor that ignites feelings.
Also be aware that severe mood swings may be a sign of medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, anemia, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism. It is best to consult a specialist doctor so that you can find out what is appropriate for you to do.
Your feelings about the pregnancy may also be a reason
Pregnancy is always a gift and a blessing from God, a new opportunity and life added to our lives. However, it is not necessary for all of us to feel the same feelings of joy and happiness when we learn of the pregnancy. Most women do feel that, but many of us also feel that it is not the right time, we feel anxious about the responsibility, we are afraid that it will affect the way we have planned our lives. This does not mean at all that the one who feels that rejects this gift from God. On the contrary, she just has feelings that she must acknowledge, express, and give the matter more time until it improves and she can enjoy the beautiful feelings.
It is also possible that you feel that pregnancy is indeed exhausting and tiring, but you are shy about expressing this for fear of criticism or belittling your motherhood. But my dear, it is okay to feel tired and in love at the same time. It is exhausting, but you still feel that it is worth the effort. Read your feelings and never hide them. In any case, you are a great mother.
This may not be your first pregnancy and you are still feeling all these emotions and disturbances. This is normal because, in addition, you are thinking about your other children, taking care of them, and your desire not to neglect your duties towards them.
Pregnancy is wonderful, joyful, and a great miracle, but it is also hard work that takes a lot of effort.
What you can do to control mood swings
Enjoying your own time, a cup of your favorite drink while watching a movie or series, soft lighting and a little of your favorite delicious food, helps to calm the soul and alleviate mood swings.
Some light exercises such as yoga and meditation, also a walk in a nice place such as a park or mall and shopping for things you like or buying clothes for the little one, sitting in a public park in the morning and enjoying the warmth of the sun and the sounds of birds.
The best thing you can do is ask for support from your husband, family, and friends. Support and feelings of love may help calm the hormonal disturbances within you, and also make you feel loved, understood, and that someone really cares about you. Share with your husband every stage you go through of fatigue and anxiety, and share your feelings and fears with him. This will create a nice state of sharing and support between you.