Mood swings in pregnancy are normal; we could almost consider them physiological. It happens to very many expectant women to feel euphoric and full of good humor and, maybe, a moment later, scared, doubtful and sad.
Pregnancy is a particular period in the life of every future mother and, even when the creature she is carrying has been desired and sought for a long time, it can happen to feel tired, a little down and have an easy tear.
The hormonal arrangement is busted, the body changes, the world around us is about to be upset ... it is normal that all this involves mood swings. How to deal with them? Here are three valuable tips
First: distract yourself!
Often, when you feel down in the dumps, you can just distract yourself and / or move your point of view and everything turns pink again, or at least take on a more acceptable nuance.
The first piece of advice I can give, from a mother to a future to a mother, is precisely that of distracting oneself : opening a good novel, lying on the sofa watching a movie, going to the cinema, writing an e-mail to your dearest friend, enjoy a long and pleasant phone conversation, go around the shops, take a walk with friends, plan a romantic evening with your partner ... these are all tricks that can help you distract yourself from negative thoughts and restore good humor .
Keeping oneself busy and not changing one's daily habits too much can help maintain a stable mood. If pregnancy gives you more free time than you are used to having, take advantage of it to dedicate yourself to some pleasurable activity that you were previously unable to do due to too many commitments.
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Second: confront each other!
When mood swings in pregnancy are dictated by the anxiety and fears that can occur in the fateful nine months of waiting, it can be useful to deal with a friend in the same state or who has passed and knows how one can feel.
It can also be of great help to attend a course prepared both for the dialogue that opens with other women who live similar emotions to their own, and for the precious support that can come from the professionals who work there.
Third: focus on positive thoughts!
Mood swings in pregnancy are a temporary situation and this awareness can help overcome them. Focusing on positive thoughts is a medicine that can be very effective.
If, however, one realizes that one feels too sad and verges on depression, one should not be ashamed of asking for help from a specialist. Targeted psychotherapy, although brief, can help you successfully overcome this moment of fragility.
