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If you are struggling with infertility, you may feel uncomfortable bringing up your feelings with others. It is common for people with infertility to want to hide their struggles, feeling ashamed or embarrassed, or thinking others won’t understand. However, keeping these feelings hidden can increase your stress.

One of the most challenging parts of the whole infertility struggle may be dealing with the stress of fertility treatments and the ups and downs that come with them. You may find yourself experiencing a range of symptoms, including lack of energy, irritability, insomnia, extreme sadness, and poor concentration, which may result from your fertility treatments. You may find yourself numb or in denial one day, only to feel angry, guilty, or ashamed the next.

It is important to realize that you don’t have to go through the emotional issues of infertility alone. You may benefit from the emotional support of talking with an infertility therapist if your relationships with friends and family begin to strain, or if you feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster. Some therapists are specially trained or experienced in dealing with the unique struggles associated with infertility.

The fertility treatment process can be a trying time, emotionally as well as physically. It is common to experience a wide range of emotions throughout the course of your treatment. You may find yourself feeling sad or hopeless one day, only to feel anger the next. Your relationship may begin to feel tense, especially if you and your partner disagree about the extent of the fertility treatments, in regards to cost or time.