obsessing over late cycle again

I’ve been going through this same exact thing and it is DEBILITATING. My advice is to not get the test because ever since I took one (negative obviously) it’s became a compulsion of mine to take one whenever I worry and then I went down the rabbit hole of false negatives and all of that. I regret ever taking that first test

Hon, take a deep breath. Don’t Google. Our cycles fluctuate and you are probably more stressed than you think. Think… maybe I am, maybe I’m not… and sit in that discomfort

No googling or pregnancy test needed because you actually have all the tools already to handle this inside of you! I know first hand how terrifying this fear is (regardless of if you have OCD, the fear of an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy is something most people with uterus’s experience at some point in their lives!) you are not alone. I want to recognize that there is nuance here. It is true that giving into compulsions is not the way to recover from OCD. That being said, the fear of pregnancy and the implications from it is real and very, very scary. Especially at a time like this, when options may be limited. It is understandable to be scared. AND, from what you’ve shared, this sounds like you are correct in that this is OCD. You already have the tools you need to withstand this fear. You can do this. Continue to live your life with this fear there. Recognize it, name it, allow it to be there. You can withstand this discomfort, you can. As someone with this exact reoccurring fear, I know how much easier said than done it is. But the only way past OCD is through it. I believe in you, and I know you can do this. Lots of love❤️

I have definitely been nervous about pregnancy but never to this extent, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. The best thing you can do is lean into the “maybe”… maybe I’m pregnant, maybe I’m not. And either way, you are able to handle the outcome because you are strong!

My breast get really tender a week before i get my period so tender breast doesn't automatically means you're pregnant specially if you've never had sex.. Take it with a grain of salt

I’m so sorry to hear that OCD is beating you up right now. It sounds like you are dealing with a lot of intrusive thoughts surrounding your missed period. Luckily we can choose how we respond to these intrusive thoughts. Using response prevention can be very helpful! Responding to these scary thoughts with “maybe, maybe not” and resisting compulsions like googling will make a huge difference. Have you started with a therapist yet? You got this!