Can your body be stressed without you feeling stressed?

Question:

hey, im 18 (19 in a few weeks). I've been getting my period since I was 13. Its always regular, 27days. If anything it comes at 26 or 28 days. So far I'm 5 days late. I'm a virgin but 3 months ago my (ex)boyfriend and I were messing around, I had all my clothes on, he didnt. And I know that sperm can not make it trough my jeans, underwear, and inside me. But to put my mind at ease I took a prego test and it came back negative. So I'm not pregnant. Could my body be stressed even if I dont feel it? I feel calm, not nervous, or tired or anything. I have been studying a lot for my PRAXIS test (for teacher education) that I have to take next month. My cat died last week, and my boyfriend broke up with me 5 weeks ago. (who I was so in love with and actually thought I was going to marry.) I know these things can make you stressed but I dont feel stressed. Should I wait until next month to go to the gyn or should I go this week?

Answers:
Yes you are stressed !!! Even though you may be in denial,,,, your body can more or less detect the problems that you are facing. Perhaps your mind has chosen to block out some of these issues because it knows that you cannot handle to much crap all at once... Good luck on your test...

Your body can show signs of stress when you don't feel like you are stressing. You should be ok.

yea you can still be stressed but not feel it - from all the things you listed you are probably are so stressed you don't even realize that you are.

Absolutely your body can be stressed without you being stressed. That happens to me all the time. Of course, I'm never regular (anywhere between 30-40 days,) so I may be different. You've certainly had enough stressful things happening lately. Bottom line is, if you're really worried, go to the gyno.

You are probably late because of all that is happening. You will have your period again. Stay a virgin!! and Happy Birthday.

Absolutely your body can be stressed without you feeling stressed. Sounds like what you really need is a counselor, you've had some harsh blows, death, break up, school. Sounds like you're not feeling much of anything, which is not healthy. Your body might be expressing the grief your mind isn't.

It's ok to cry, that's what makes you human.

Wow, that's some denial right there. Do you seriously think you are not stressed? You really feel calm? I don't believe that for a second, girl! It is HIGHLY improbable that you are pregnant. Considering the recent events in your life, I would say stress is your cause, even if you deny it. Double check your calandar, make sure you didn't miscount. I've done that before.

Also, sometimes, for no reason whatsoever, your period can just be late. It happens. If you want, get on birth control to regulate your period, okay? It's not just for pregnancy, it's good for other things, too. Plus, when you DO decide that you are ready for sex, at least you will be protected. Go to the gynocologist, get checked out, and get on birth control.

Hope your period comes soon! <hugs>

Can your body be stressed without you feeling stressed?

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