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Anxiety and paranoia
Me and my girlfriend went through a pregnancy scare in January and since then I have been very paranoid. This month her period is late by a few days and I am still very paranoid even though there is no chance. I can't get rid of the stress and concentrate on other things. Every month I get paranoid even though there is no chance of any pregnancy happening. What can I do to get rid of this paranoia?
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Hi. Thank you for sharing your concern. Such worry seems genuine but they are often irrational and may have connection with our insecurities.
As you mentioned that you both share a boyfriend- girlfriend relationship, hence you must use contraceptives especially condoms while initiating any physical relationship. It will definitely reduce or parish your anxiety of getting your girlfriend pregnant. Try to avoid any bargaining related to using or not using a condom keeping your relationship status in the concern.
Even if your worries still continues after using a condom, than you may consult a mental health professional to deal with such irrational thoughts which could be a part and parcel of underlying insecurity (s).
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Use a condom
Consult a mental health professional if you feel worry even after using protection.
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Hi there,
Choice of physical intimacy must be done after you ponder upon the pros n cons of the result and risk involved in it....
Once you get yourself engaged in it, it gets difficult to draw back yourself as at your age hormones will be working higher than any reasoning....
While in physical relationship there's no guarantee that of pregnancy on or off... It can be positive or negative...
If you are so fearful of it then abstain from it... Otherwise whatever is the outcome be bold enough to face it.... Standing in between is torturing your self and also the person involved in it....
Prioritize your life in a matured way what is first and then what is next....
Next Steps
Consult a professional psychologist to know more about yourself and how world works around you...
Health Tips
Complete your studies...
Aim for goal orientation
Learn what's responsibility and accountability in a practical world...
Be strong and do something constructive.....
Finish your study course at your earliest...
Take care of your girlfriend...
Motivate each other to work for a brighter future...
Live life happily and safe...
Her safety is more important so keep that in mind always...
Take care....
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Hi please get the pros and cons of if she gets pregnant. Read up about how not to get pregnant too. Getting paranoid does not help at all. You can also meet a psychologist for further help if you want.
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Hi,
I understand this is a very tricky situation, you do know the situation that there is no possibility of pregnancy, but still the mind is not able to accept it. This gives us an indication that the intellectual mind and emotional mind are not able to understand and with each other.
The intellectual mind uses the logic and intelligence that accept that pregnancy is not possible, but emotional brain or mind does not accepted this, because when you both went through the the initial phase of anxiety, discomfort and fear of pregnancy and consequences, that fear and anxiey has been registered in your emotional mind. that's the reason this conflict or confusion occurs even though you know that pregnancy is not possible but still emotional disturbance continuous to persist in you.
if anxiety and paranoid thoughts are persisting you need to take a mental health professional help.
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You know that pregnancy is not possible, but it is better to get it confirmed by pregnancy testing.
Book a online or teleconsultation with a psychiatrist with good counselling or psychotherapeutic skills, if necessary
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Tips to cope up with the current situation
1.Don't focus too much on the negative aspect of the situation
2. be occupied with work and other useful things
3. learn deep breathing techniques for relaxation
4. Practice yoga and meditation
5. learn mindfulness
6. regular physical exercise especially in the morning
7. spent quality time with family
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It's natural to get scared when you're not prepared for something or not ready for something. Especially something like pregnancy. But in this case, you need to focus on the things that you can control - which is taking all the necessary precautions, which you already are. Try and let go of something which is not in your control - like the aftermath of the situation even after taking all the necessary precautions.
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Ask yourself - Is this fear serving me? If it's regarding pregnancy, are we taking all the necessary precautions? If yes , then you need to shift your focus by asking yourself - Is there any alternate way I can engage myself so that I don't have an overload of fear.
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The pregnancy scare has led you to believe that probably every month could or would end up like that. But try and rationalize with yourself - That you already are taking all the necessary precautions, what else can you do to feel certain.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
Thankyou for Sharing your concerne.
I appreciate that you are aware about your issue and taking care of it. I do understand that how difficult for you to deal with it and I am assuming that this will be very irritating and must be impacting on your relationship too, I suggest you to take proper guidance from professionals, and also take 2 -3 session of couple's counselling to make a relationship more beautiful.
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Consult with Psychologist.
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Have faith on yourself.
Be grateful to yourself and your Partner.
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Dr. Krantikar PhD (PhD) (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't be over anxious. There are very less chances to get pregnancy. Safe sex is always suggested. Prevention is always better than cure.
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Ms. Shaifali Verma
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
I can imagine that it can be stressful . See , physical intimacy is a choice that you have made over feeling anxious and getting worried. Now if you feel if you get worried then make a list of all precautions that you can take to avoid pregnancy and follow those . Next time when you feel worried go over the list and that can help as a reminder and reassurance . Discuss with your partner about your worries and that can also be a good way to help you feel better .
Feel free to consult a counsellor for further help .
Regards,
Shaifali V
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
The simple solution could be, being away from it.
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