The Top 6 Best Ways to Cope With Infertility Stress
Infertility is not caused by psychological stress, which is a positive aspect of mental health and fertility. According to a recent study, no scientific evidence supports the belief that mental health problems can negatively affect fertility.
If you are infertile, you usually have an underlying physical condition or behavioral factors that temporarily interfere with your fertility, so don’t blame yourself. Stress is not the cause of infertility, but it is often the cause of infertility, the downside to mental health and fertility. It has been shown in several studies that infertility can lead to increased stress, depression, and anxiety in both women and men. As a result, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) can result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
If you are struggling to cope with the stress of infertility, here are some suggestions that may help.
1. Keep your focus on the present
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The past cannot be changed, so don’t dwell on what you “should have” or “could have”. The future cannot be controlled either, so stop pre-living worries and wasting your time worrying about the future. Only in the present can you choose to behave in a way that can reduce stress and anxiety.
2. Take care of yourself
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If you treat yourself even half as well as you treat your family and friends, your life will be much more fulfilling. Make yourself feel cared for by getting enough sleep, exercising, spending time alone, and getting time with others. Being your own best friend is one of the best things you can do!
3. Self-talk
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It is powerful what we say to ourselves, so give yourself a pep talk. You are usually unaware of the possibility of building a family even if others are telling you there is always a way. However, if you remember that there is always a way, your mood will usually improve. Try it out!
4. Share your thoughts with others
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The topic of infertility can be difficult to discuss with family, friends, or at the workplace for several reasons. It may be that you are reluctant to discuss medical issues because you do not want unsolicited advice, you do not want to hear about everyone else’s fertility struggles, or you fear the stigma attached to infertility. It may be difficult for you to keep your job or even keep your dating options open. This may result in feeling isolated at the same time you are looking for understanding and support. To get in touch with others in confidence, use resources from your fertility clinic or national fertility organizations. You can better manage emotions when you speak them out loud than when they buzz in your head.
5. Make sure you stay focused on your work
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Work can provide a helpful distraction from the anxiety you may feel as a result of infertility treatment even though it can be stressful and preoccupying. The more active you are with your projects, the more likely you are to be distracted, to feel accomplished, and to feel more confident.
6. Assess your depression level
It is common to feel tired and sad when you are suffering from mild depression. When you are suffering from severe depression, you may cry frequently, lose your appetite, and feel depressed. A person suffering from depression should take all signs seriously and seek help promptly to alleviate the suffering. You can get help no matter what triggers it–hormonal therapies, pregnancy losses, treatment failures, or financial and relationship pressure. Consult your healthcare provider about therapy, support, and/or medication. It may also be helpful to change or take a break from fertility treatment.