Patience/temper... hormonal!

[Verkey81]

Any tips on how to keep your patience whilst going though ivf?! Things that would normally upset me, I can normally just smile through but this week I just can't handle it and am scared I'm going to start telling people what I think of them!

[GalindawithaGa]

I am a bit worried about this. I know when I'm ovulating usually as I'm a real grump, and totally over-sensitive, self critical, just horrible really. That's one follicle, one egg. I'm a bit concerned that the effects will be multiplied by 20 if I'm growing 20 eggs!

The only thing I can suggest is keep your head down, stay out of everyone's way, keep quiet, smile politely and count the minutes till you can get home and put your pjs on. I find I just can't be around people except DH, so I'm just going to keep myself to myself during stims next month.

[lildottie]

Hi verkey, you may have seen me say this on the other thread but I honestly believe guided relaxation has helped to keep me calm and sane (although I haven't started stimms yet so it could all change!). I use the zita west IVF CD which gets you to positively visualise the process your body is going through. It makes me feel really content and optimistic about our IVF journey.
can you take any time off work to give yourself the space you need? Or maybe you could take some time off sick - would your GP be compasionate enough to give you some time for stress?

[Verkey81]

Thanks guys, sometimes you just need to vent and this is really helpful! I'm steering clear of everyone other than my other half who's been so supportive this week! The first week his moods were worse than mine... Probably in anticipation of mine! now that I look like a pin cushion with bruises from the injections, I think he's feeling more understanding! Im fortunate not to be working right now so I'm trying to just stay home and stay away from people but instead I've taken it out on people like BT and Vodafone instead trying to sort stuff out! Lost the plot on the phone to both of them! Oops. I'm going to look up that dvd and see if that can help, sounds positive ! I think I'm a bit better now, just had couple of crazy days where I felt everyone was against me and everyone was letting me down and just generally was being a bit selfish and feeling 'entitled'! I've had a calmer few days but start stimming tomorrow.... We'll see if I can keep a lid on it then! X

[GalindawithaGa]

Yes, keep calm, breath deeply, think positive, try to take pleasure in all the little things that make up each day. That's all you can do to get through the difficult times! Good luck!