OMG! Mood. Swings.

[Belia]

Hi- I'm only about 5 1/2 weeks pregnant, and haven't posted anything in this area yet because it just seems too soon.

But OMG my moods have been crazy insane the past two days.  I seriously feel like I am totally unbalanced.  I am SO ANGRY.  Just irate, for no reason.  Or, at least, no good reason.  Like, maybe I should be a "3" on the Anger Scale of 1-10, and instead I'm a 16.

I seriously yelled at my boss today WHILE I WAS HOLDING BACK TEARS OF SADNESS at the same time.  Like, how does that even work?  I work in a HS, and I seriously wanted to bash a couple of kids' heads against the wall when they were being jerks to me.  Like, I wanted to cause them bodily harm.  I could envision myself laying hands on them and going nuts.

This is so unlike me.  I usually lean toward depression and anxiety.  Not anger.  As a matter of fact, I usually assume positive motivations to people, even when its a bit naive.  I almost NEVER get into power struggles with the kids.  But today.... oh my heavens, like I said, I went from zero to RAGE in no time at all.  And not just once, either.  All day long my moods were bouncing around like mad.

Seriously- I've never felt so out of control.  And part of me is watching myself from some kind of sane place and saying, "Belia, you are screwing up so badly right now."  I am acting like a crazy person.

Is this normal?  Is this just hormones?  I don't remember ever feeling this way with my first pg.

[Kindermama]

Yes it's normal. Pregnancy is like PMS on crack! Get yourself some Bach Rescue Remedy from the Health Food store (get the spray version) and use it as needed. It's totally safe during pregnancy and will help balance your emotional state very quickly. PS- don't expect to feel sane for a long time. I still need the rescue remedy at 35 weeks. I think we do too much today. Pregnancy is a very very sacred time and we do not honor our bodies' needs in this culture. Ideally, you would be relaxing in a hut somewhere being cared for by your sisters! Not today! So cut yourself some slack....it's normal to feel unbalanced. 

[Sol_y_Paz]

Congrats on your BFP! 

[Sol HEAth 1]

First congrats on your BFP. It’s a relief to know that the moods have a physical basis and can be relieved. There’s usually nothing wrong with you that you can’t fix by taking better care of yourself. Severe mood swings can be alleviated by providing your body with the support it needs to achieve hormonal balance.