Riding the Emotional Waves of Fertility Triggers

Unpack the emotional triggers of fertility: and bring calm to your nervous system

Fertility's Emotional Rollercoaster: Navigating Triggers

Ever felt a jolt of shock when a kiddie's party invite lands in your inbox? Or a pang of something hard to name when a mate announces they're expecting, even though you’ve been trying for what feels like forever? Christmas, family gatherings, the lot - it feels like bairns are everywhere. And yet, sometimes, it feels like they're not where they're most wanted. It's funny, isn't it? How we notice everything that twangs our heartstrings. I’ve got one Frenchie at home who's a bit of a wildcard around prams, making every walk a bit of a trigger gamble. She's had things thrown at her a few times and is rather wary. It’s this unpredictability that got me thinking about our emotional reactions, especially around fertility.

Triggers: Your Emotional Compass

See, triggers aren't just there to trip us up. They're signposts, pointing us to bits of ourselves that haven’t quite healed up yet. The stronger the feeling, the bigger the sign that there’s something underneath needing a bit of TLC.

Spotting Your Triggers

Wake Up with Purpose: Each morning, take a moment to decide you’re going to spot those moments that get you all stirred up. Think of it as setting up your emotional radar for the day.
Keep a Diary: There’s nothing like jotting things down to spot patterns. When do you feel upset? What gets under your skin? Writing it down makes it easier to see what’s really going on.
Dig Deeper: Ever wonder why certain things get to you? More often than not, it’s something from way back when. Getting to the heart of why you react the way you do is key to understanding yourself a bit better.

Learning from Your Triggers

Feel the Feels: Instead of boxing up your emotions, let them flow. It’s all energy at the end of the day. Recognise it, breathe through it.
Be the Observer: Step back and watch how you react without getting sucked in. It’s tough, but jotting down your feelings helps you get better at it.
Pat Yourself on the Back: Every time you manage not to react the old way, give yourself some credit. A simple “I’m proud of me” can go a long way.
Shift Your View: With a bit of practice, you’ll start to see your emotions in a new light. They’re not there to mess with you; they’re clues to a deeper you.
Know When to Let Go: If it’s all getting a bit much, it’s okay to step back. Healing is not about pushing; it’s about knowing when to take a breather.

Wrapping Up

Fertility’s emotional rollercoaster can take us through some pretty sharp turns. But each trigger, each moment that gets our heart racing or our palms sweating, is an opportunity to get to know ourselves better. It’s about tuning into our emotional GPS, understanding our reactions, and, bit by bit, soothing our nervous system.

Navigating fertility with a bit more awareness of what sets us off not only makes the journey less daunting but also opens us up to healing we might not have known we needed. So, next time your heart skips a beat at a pregnancy announcement or a family event, remember, it’s a chance to heal, to grow, and to move one step closer to where you want to be.

About Sarah SMBRCP DipCHyp NLPMP HPD PgDip CHBP CHFP CertTBr

Sarah is a skilled fertility coach who uses modern methods and proven techniques, like breathwork, hypnosis, and NLP, to improve fertility health for all ages, from puberty to perimenopause and beyond. She focuses on improving emotional and mental well-being, helping her clients find balance and clarity on their fertility journey. Gain helpful insights in just one session. Need support? Visit www.thefertilitytherapist.com.

Categories: Fertility Coaching, Fertility Health