Is it normal to be this scared of pregnancy?

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So I know most any 18 year old girl would be scared to get pregnant, but I feel like I went overboard. When I had a pregnancy scare, I bought the pregnancy test and put pills right beside me, ready to kill myself immediately if it came out positive. When I found out I was not pregnant, I cried so hard in joy, it was literally the best day of my life. The thing is, I've always felt like this, so scared of pregnancy, and I feel like I always will. It's not even taking care of a baby that scares me. It's the act of having a being inside of me, that scares the living shit out of me, and I'd rather die any day than have that happen. Is that normal?

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Based on 39 votes (22 yes)
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  • seakelp
    9 years ago

    You could probably get an abortion before you kill yourself.

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  • TheOneWhoComesFromEnordro
    9 years ago

    Tokophobia. It's a very common phobia and honestly, the thought of ever being pregnant scares me too. People have said that carrying a embryo/fetus is akin to having a parasite in your belly. Not to mention how much pregnancy can wreck you. It's always good to be on birth control to keep that from occuring (as well as Sterilization). If I ever fall pregnant and were to have trouble seeking an abortion, it's very likely I'd off myself too.

    Your fear is normal.

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    There's always the chance that the suicide will fail. You and your unborn baby could both survive and be injured. Use birth control and have any man you're with wear a condom. Or, you could try getting yourself sterilised but, it may be difficult to get cleared for that surgery if you're young.

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  • Reshirina
    9 years ago

    It's common but dangerous to try kill your self so try to have some comfort if you do get pregnant and stay calm and don't panic.

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  • Dr.Moe_Lester
    9 years ago

    Abortion? The Doctor is willing to operate.

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    I dunno how normal it is, but I've for the most part always been afraid of and kinda grossed out by the idea of my being pregnant.

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