overthinking … please help!
Hi everyone, I’m feeling really anxious and would appreciate any reassurance or shared experiences. If anyone could help grant me a peace of mind! As I typed this I realize how stupid I probably sound but as someone who suffers with severe anxiety, I would be grateful for any advice:
I wanted to understand the possibilities/likelihood of getting pregnant through the scenario explained below. My anxiety is making it hard to think clearly. Here’s the situation:
• On May 3 (the first day of my period), my boyfriend helped me clean externally in the shower, as my cramps were quite bad that day. He had just peed, wiped, and washed his hands with soap and water before he helped me. There was no ejaculation, no penetration, and it was only brief contact with my outer vulva while helping me wash.
• My period continued as usual after that — normal flow and duration.
• Around May 13, I noticed egg-white cervical mucus, which I assume is an indication of ovulation.
• As I write this, it is May 28 - and my next period is expected around May 31 to June 2, but I’ve been overanalyzing everything — slight lower abdomen sensations, clear minimal discharge with a few white specks, feels a bit wet (not sticky or tacky) and minimal smell. Some articles say online that this is normal pre-period, others say it’s an early pregnancy sign … I’m going crazy …
I keep thinking, “What if?” even though logic say I shouldn’t be pregnant?? Even though I’ve had a period for 10 years, this is my first ever serious relationship so it feels foreign — and my mind won’t shut up about it / won’t stop over analyzing every detail that my body feels. I’m just in intense doubting mode.
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