Infertility And Me: Stories of Infertility Survivors, IVF, & TTC8 Dec 2021

Infertility and shattered self esteem: rebuilding self worth

Have you noticed a change in the way you view yourself since your fertility struggles began? After being diagnosed with infertility, we second guess who we are. Things we were once passionate about don't seem to bring joy any longer. In this episode, Monique shares tools and tactics she used to help rebuild low self-worth, after being diagnosed with infertility.

**Please be advised that Monique is NOT a mental health professional. All commentary is life experience based**

00:00:00-Intro

00:01:52-Topic intro and recommended episodes mentioning BMI discrimination from reproductive endocrinologists.

1.) Denise-3/26/21-Trying to conceive when you're a single woman

2.) Ashley-8/21/20-I'm still in here: PCOS, fibromyalgia, and lupus survivor

00:04:22-Self-esteem and Infertility

00:08:07-After the diagnosis.
00:09:46-Assess whether you had feelings of low self-esteem before pregnancy loss and infertility.
00:12:43-Healthy ways of coping that won't create more toxicity.

Keep up with meditation/praying if you can.
Continue exercising, keeping in mind your Dr's recommendations. Otherwise, low-impact exercise such as walking can have the same physical and mental effects.
Indulge in hobbies and passions.
00:16:40-Have honest discussions with your spouse about how you're feeling about your self-imagery.
00:19:46-Increase intimate moments with your spouse if it applies, that is nonsexual.
The way you speak to yourself matters subconsciously.
00:22:26-Remember, you are worthy of self-love. Infertility and loss does not make you less of a woman or man.

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