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Coming to terms with struggling to conceive can often leave people feeling alone and isolated. It can also have a huge impact on personal relationships such as partners, friends, and family. Struggling to conceive is not an easy situation to deal with and many people feel inadequate, lonely, and empty.

In this Blog we take a look at how you can try and find emotional balance.

Common Infertility Emotions

Struggling to conceive is incredibly hard and often feels like an emotional rollercoaster. Some of the following feelings are common and completely normal:

Overwhelming Stress.
Sadness.
Fear.
Anger.
Jealousy.
Isolated.
Hopelessness.
Failure.
Lonely.
Empty & Worthlessness.
Frustration.

It’s important to realise that experiencing any or all of these feelings is completely normal when struggling to conceive.

However, taking some time to address your emotions can have a positive impact on your emotional mind set and overall health and wellbeing.

Finding Emotional Balance.

Trying to find emotional balance is easier said than done. However, it is important to know there is plenty of help available. Here are a few suggestions:

Attend A Fertility Wellness Retreat: Attending a Fertility Wellness Retreat will help you to fully relax your mind and body, find emotional balance and self-care, and leave you feeling completely relaxed with a more positive mindset.
Understand Your Fertility Options. If you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, consider seeking advice from a Fertility Consultant. Speaking with a Fertility Specialist will help you to understand the reason for your infertility and the options available to you.
Set Boundaries. Setting boundaries with friends and family is crucial to self-care and will help to reduce physical and emotional stress. It will also help to establish how others behave around you so that relationships are respectful, appropriate, and caring.
Talk. Talk to your partner, close friends, and family about how you are really feeling. Being open and honest will help to improve feelings of isolation and loneliness. Sometimes it can feel such a relief to share how you are feeling. Knowing that people care about you and want to help will also help you to find emotional balance.
Remove Pressure. Remembering that infertility is not your fault will allow you to move forward in a positive way on your journey to parenthood. Taking the pressure off will help you to rebalance your emotions in a healthy way.
Join a Support Group. Talking to others who are all experiencing the same feelings can often really help in a positive and encouraging way before, and during your infertility journey.
Seek Emotional Support. Seek emotional support from a trained Fertility Counsellor. Many professionals will be able to help you which will help you to feel more positive and hopeful for the future.
Consider Holistic Therapies. Acupuncture, Reflexology, Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Hypnotherapy will all help you to relax, reduce stress and anxiety, increase levels of happiness, and have a positive emotional effect on your mindset which are all very beneficial when struggling to conceive.