Mental Health, Running and IVF

ttc89

Hi all, I am due to start ICSI

IVF Dec/Jan and just had a question regarding exercise. So, I have OCD and it's something I manage through running x3 times a week for 4 miles (usually takes me about 50mins) I am slow, but basically I do it to keep a clear head, it boosts my serotonin levels and keep me chilled. I also take Sertraline and use CBT tools to manage my unhelpful thinking. Anyhoo, I understand that I am going to have to reduce exercise during

IVF. I wondered if anyone else has experienced anything similar and if they continued exercising or found any other forms which provided the same chilling effect?

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