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I used to have an eating disorder. For more than half my life (34 now, ED started when I was 12 and lasted until I was 30) I was consumed by caloric intake, caloric burn, and always, always making the number on the scale decrease. I never once considered having a child during that time because there was NO WAY I could have handled the monumental changes... And because my eating disorder kind of was my child, if you know what I mean. Everything I did was to care for and nurture the disorder. I think that what you're feeling is normal, since you are still struggling with an ED. I don't know what advice to offer you, but I sincerely hope you can get to where I am one day--completely ED free. When I was sick, I never thought this life would be possible. Now that I'm well, I never want to go back. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide!
Is what I'm feeling normal?
Hello, I'm 33, living in virginia, a school teacher, my husband and I have been together many years, ups and downs, some wild times and amazing adventures. For many years we weren't sure if we wanted children despite all our friends having kids. A year ago we moved away from my family/friends and this made us want to start our own family.
Yesterday after 5 months trying I found out I'm pregnant.
My initial reaction was excitement but 24 hrs later I can't stop crying. Change is very scary for me, I'm struggling to see the big picture of how a baby will bring joy to our lives, all i can focus on is my more immediate fears of how my body will change (I have an eating disorder that I receive counselling for) and that I can't drink and eventually will have to give up things i love like golf gym and hot yoga. am also miserable in my job so I feel like being tired and pregnant will make me more miserable. I'm also stressed about work and finances so that doesn't help my mood I know these are petty temporary negative things but I'm really dwelling on them and I feel like I can't stop.
Did anyone else feel like this ?
Does it pass??
Any perspectives are welcome
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I used to be an OB nurse, and I will tell you that from my training, this is very common and normal in the beginning. I have never been pregnant myself, but according to my training, what you are feeling is totally normal and you will go through amazing transformation physically and mentally through your pregnancy. Xoxo congrats.
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you are so welcome, glad I could help. Keep going to your therapy and taking care of you. 😊
He
thank you so much for your professional perspective, it really does make me feel better so thank you so much!
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