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My anxiety @ 25 weeks pregnant

User Profile: izaemily
izaemily August 1st, 2025

I’m 21,I’m pregnant and my anxiety is eating me alive. I’m happy about being my unborn sons mother but the transition has been really disappointing. I wish I planned my pregnancy or did things differently. I feel like nobody sees me as pregnant my family doesn’t check on me, my partner expects me to take care of him instead of him take care of me. I have to beg for my needs to be met and I have nothing figured out. I feel like I’m on edge and Ive been in fight or flight mode for a few months now, I feel depression creeping in

I feel like giving up for a while even if that means disappointing people. I know I’m gonna continue to be called names like lazy or fat but I just can’t care anymore. Caring is becoming painful. I really only have room to care for my body and trying to feed myself the nutrients my baby needs while my back is hurting and my heart is just aching & holding on

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User Profile: toughTiger6481
toughTiger6481 August 1st, 2025

@izaemily

I am sorry you are going through that in your pregnancy. I think pregnancy is a time we want to be cared for and appreciate all women are going through... do not feel bad for taking care of yourself and baby. 

       Many people seem to think of this happens every day in the world .... blah blah.   This is our time not everyone else's ...With hormones surging and all we go through it is not easy.  i know how it feels i was treated like i was tough i can still do everything blah blah... in the end the baby is the star of the show and we are expected to bounce back.     i had planned and unplanned did not matter to spouse  was treated the same.  

User Profile: Aayla
Aayla August 1st, 2025
@izaemily what you are doing is an incredibly tough and draining job, and you're doing it in the best way possible. It's terrible to carry all the burden on your shoulder, without sufficient help or even understanding from others. It's totally your right to stand your ground and demand that the people around you, especially your partner who should be carrying half of the workload, do their part. Even if you have to give an ultimatum, he needs to understand that carrying all the burdens alone will ultimately crush you and even endanger your relationship. Why should you stay if you're only there as a caregiver, after all?

You're doing the best you can. You're not lazy, not weak, you're incredibly strong and your mental wellbeing is as important as your physical one, never forget that. Seek all the support you need, feel free to involve friends and whoever is willing to help, don't be afraid to stand your ground, and remember you are a person before being a mother. You deserve to feel well.
User Profile: OlliePop2002
OlliePop2002 August 1st, 2025

Hey @izaemily, I am so sorry to hear you are struggling with such immense stress during such a major time in your life, I can only imagine how hard it’s been for you. I know how hard it is to feel like nobody cares and wants to be here for you, believe me I do, but there are so many people in the world who are happy to support you. Sometimes it takes a little more searching than what we’d like, but once you find your support circle it will change your life, and your baby’s, for the better!

I would encourage you to reach out to a women’s health center/pregnancy support center that can provide you with resources for managing stress during this time. As for your partner, I would have a sit down with them and explain how you’re feeling. If they can’t respect those feelings, I’d encourage you to evaluate if they’re the one you want to help raise your sweet baby.

Sending you all of the love and well wishes, feel free to reach out if you need anything!🫂

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