Dear PilbaraMumma
Welcome to the forum. There will be many here who can relate to you on this topic. Thank you for sharing your story.
I was having a similar set of reactions but these are related to a medication I take for a completely different problem. I take a steroid and it's well known for its ability to swing moods and most uncomfortable. I discussed this with doctor concerned and the amount was reduced. It's still taken a while to become accustomed to these swings and manage them, not always successfully. It helps to know where they come from.
Some of your moods may be related to being pregnant. I remember getting very energetic and running around cleaning the house a few days before the baby was born. Some sort of nest building process I suspect. Has your baby been born? If so I offer you many congratulations. Even after the birth our emotions can be all over the place. A second baby means much more work than the first birth as you have two little ones to care for and it can be exhausting. Plus all births are different and affect mom differently.
You mentioned another appointment. Does this mean you are receiving counselling or perhaps an appointment with your obstetrician. It could be worth while checking it out with either or both of them. It's always good to know where these things come from though that is not always evident.
It surprises me how something that seems so insignificant as a casual thought can produce fallout that is so disproportionate. A neighbour of mine called it baby brain and she felt it lasted for up to a year after the birth of her babies. I would hope not but it can take time to get ourselves into a more stable place. I dislike attributing runaway emotions to motherhood but I feel it can often be the case.
What do you think? Could the birth of baby, or the imminent birth, be at least part of the cause for this distressing set of mood swings? Getting an expert opinion would be a good place to start. Love to know what you think.
Mary
