Can you psych yourself out enough to create early pregnancy symptoms?

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We tried on leap day, haven't tried before or since (thought it would be cute to make a baby on a day that doesn't count) and since Wednesday (March 2nd) I've had pms on full blast and I don't typically get pms symptoms. If I do it's a few days before my period starts. In addition I seem to get wheepy over everything (and I HATE crying in front of people), and my nipples are so huge its like they are trying to swallow my piercings. Has anyone ever had similar symptoms and later learned it was all in their head? Am I crazy banana cakes or?

* Sidenote: before last Monday I have never considered ever having kids and I honestly didn't think that we would get pregnant on the first go

Any feedback would be appreciated.

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Your body wouldn't trick you into having a false positive could it? My periods due on St. Patrick's Day.

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You definitely can experience pregnancy symptoms that are only in your head. I did. When I was ttc, I over analyzed every sensation. Most of them are the same as period symptoms too, which doesn't help.

My best advice is to try to occupy your brain with other thoughts untill it's test day. Read a book, binge watch a new series, shopping, cooking, crafts.. anything that interests you.

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Remember also that period symptoms are very very similar to early pregnancy symptoms. Some months I had horrendous period symptoms and was convinced I was pregnant, other months nothing. As it turns out the month I fell pregnant (this month) my only symptoms was incredibly sensitive nipples and dizziness which made me think something was up. Hope you get your bfp soon if you don't get it this month :) x

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Yeah for sure. Since I became pregnant 2 of my best friends have been trying as well. ANY time they have an ache, pain, or sickness they wonder if they're pregnant and usually take a test. I try not to be rude and tell them they're psyching theirselves out but I know it's painful for them. I just say "when you least expect it, that's when it will happen." Good luck to you honey 💞 God bless

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Yes. Some women will actually go months without a period and even get a growing belly, because they've convinced themselves they're pregnant

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Yes, you can psych yourself out and create symptoms that aren't there.

Can you psych yourself out enough to create early pregnancy symptoms?

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