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some sort of maternal instinct

i suspect this is an impulsive, manic idea, but lately, for about the last year, i've been obsessed with having a baby. since my niece and nephew were born six years ago, i've loved kids (they opened my eyes to how wonderful they are), but lately i've just been wanting a child so badly that it's taking up all of my thoughts. i'm not in a relationship, i'm studying at uni, i live with my parents, and i don't have a job, so it's really not the best time, but no matter how much i try to reason with myself i still want a child. i'm afraid that i'm going to go off my medication (i can't be pregnant when i'm on it) and just hook up with someone i don't know. i feel it with the same intensity as all of my other manic ideas like meeting someone in the middle of the night or going out drinking (which i also shouldn't do since i'm on medication), but so far it hasn't passed, this desire has just gotten more intense. plus, babies are really cute.

pie
piePosted 04-09-2017 03:13 PM

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letitgo
letitgoPosted 05-09-2017 09:01 PM

Hey @pie and thanks for posting and sharing these thoughts with us! Smiley Happy

I agree, babies are super cute! I'm really impressed that you've been able to identify the similarities between this interest in babies and some previous manic ideas - it shows great self-awareness and insight.

Given those similarities, going off your medication doesn't sound like the best idea, as you've touched on. I'm wondering - are you currently seeing a mental health professional and have you spoken to them about this maternal instinct?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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