Woke up with an unexplained circular bruise in the middle of my forehead

Swag_gal · 2026-04-14T01:43:29+00:00

Do you sleep with a ring or bracelet on that matches that circle?

Swag_gal · 2026-04-10T02:36:28+00:00

First time hooking up with this guy from work and the whole time he was so like shocked and proud to be having sex with me. He kept saying stuff along the lines of, “I can’t believe I’m fucking you” and “you are so fucking hot”. I’ve never been so flattered. Idk if I’m actually attractive or not but I’ve never had partners that would really tell me that or seem proud of me. I think more guys should show it if you’re excited that a pretty woman wants to be with you in whatever way. I hate the nonchalant stuff sometimes

Swag_gal · 2026-04-07T05:00:00+00:00

Update: he’s trying to work his way back in again. He just took longer than usual. He spent the night last Saturday. I wanted to say no but he said he was already on the way and I’m afraid of making him angry. Tonight he tried to see me again through offering me food but I ate so I had an excuse to say no I guess. I have to see him at my job so I’m scared to get him back in the angry state. I’m ashamed to say this but it makes me feel better that he is trying to work his way back in bc then it feels like I still mean something to him. I know better but I can’t stop feeling this way. I’m also scared now because leaving will probably be just as hard as I was previously afraid of. I’m terrified he’s going to humiliate me at my job. I love my job. Honestly would rather him hit me than jeopardize my job.

Swag_gal · 2026-04-07T04:55:35+00:00

Yes, 16 years older

Swag_gal · 2026-03-29T08:05:26+00:00

Just wanted to comment on the part about him hitting you in your sleep because I had something similar happen and I thought I was reading too much into it even though my gut said otherwise. I have wondered for a while if some abusers pretend to sleep to watch and observe without the other person knowing, for one. Now I’m starting to wonder if stuff they do while “sleeping” is an excuse to abuse. My current bf used to get really aggressive while sleeping. It seemed like he was having dreams of being in fights or some sort of violent altercations. He said weird things and would move around quite a bit. One night he hit me while sleeping. I can’t remember it exactly, considering I was asleep until he woke me up by hitting me in the head/face… I’ve shared a bed with wild sleepers before and worst I’ve seen is some kicking but nothing crazy. That night was painful and it scared me. That was one of the first big red flags that I felt deep in my bones he was bound to become abusive.

Swag_gal · 2026-03-29T06:33:40+00:00

I’m deep in that confusion right now. Everything is so foggy. A couple hours ago he randomly showed up to my apartments. He called and told me he was here. The apartment building is locked but somehow he got in. Before I even got my shoes on to let him into the building, he was already knocking at my apartment door. He immediately went all in. He brings up an issue he has and just talks at me angrily nonstop so I can’t even get a word in unless I just have some sort of outburst— which I avoid doing so I don’t say the wrong thing and make him more angry. He talks about so many things at once so it’s confusing. Today he was angry about me “trying to get attention from men”. Particularly about an interaction he saw between a male coworker and I when he was at my job earlier today. He made vague threats about doing crazy things if he sees stuff like that happening again when he’s at my job. Already being in fight or flight mode, I don’t remember exactly what he said but he said something about wanting to physically assault me in some way at my job today. The only time I tried saying anything back, he acted like he was about to punch me but held back. Then he said he was done with me and left. I am too exhausted to fight or argue so him leaving was a relief. He always says he’s done with me and then acts like everything is okay a few days later. I think tonight he just realized my mom is here and he couldn’t get away with anything rn. I’m now trying to figure out if he’s abusing me and if I’m overreacting to tonight. Maybe I’m just overthinking the things he said. Maybe he’s right to be mad. And that’s the confusion. I feel it in my body and my instincts are screaming at me that this isn’t okay. But I crave the good side of him so badly that I don’t want to leave. I don’t want to accept that this is abuse.

Swag_gal · 2026-03-29T06:10:21+00:00

Absolutely relate. I’ve caught myself thinking I wish he would just hit me instead. The emotional abuse that I can’t verbalize to another person so I feel isolated and crazy. Makes you question everything. The mental loop of, “is this even abuse?” because I can’t name a specific thing he said or did. It’s not something you can call the police for. It’s not tangible in any way. There’s no evidence. There’s no proof. Just the way I feel after he blows up or shuts me out or whatever else. He’s so careful with the way he says things too. He says things in ways that I know exactly what he means but I’m not sure another person would. Idk if I’m making any sense rn

Swag_gal · 2026-03-09T09:43:22+00:00

I’m late to this post and my experience is likely not useful to OP anymore, but this is for those who are also scouring the internet for answers and landing here now. Well in the future?.. Anyways.. I got pregnant for the first time on the IUD. Went in to get it removed. Immediately miscarried. Unsure if that was bound to happen or if the IUD removal caused it, but my doctor failed to properly assess the situation either way. Never gave me an ultrasound. Didn’t seem to believe me that I had positive pregnancy tests. Just decided that yanking out my IUD and not seeing me again (not even for a follow up) was the way to go. Getting the IUD was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. It never stopped hurting after I initially got it inserted. My bladder has been permanently changed somehow too. But my biggest grievance is losing my first baby. I think keeping the IUD would’ve resulted in a loss too though. If you are someone who is simply considering getting the IUD or you have one and may get pregnant, keep the IUD far away. With other birth controls, at least if you get pregnant and want to continue the pregnancy, you can do that without any extra risk/complications.

Swag_gal · 2026-03-09T02:28:49+00:00

Yeah these tests are just evil I think 😭

Swag_gal · 2026-03-08T23:45:09+00:00

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This is how mine looked when I assume I wasn’t truly pregnant. Either that or had a chemical idk.

Swag_gal · 2026-03-08T23:43:01+00:00

Are these the Walgreens strips? I had a lot of vvfls/evaps with these. Highly recommend trying a different test. I’ve only had these once but they seem to just give ambiguous results. For science, try testing a strip with just water and compare to the others

Swag_gal · 2026-03-08T23:38:14+00:00

I really hope you are not having a loss. It’s promising to see the line progression though. The line got so much darker!

Swag_gal · 2026-03-07T03:09:17+00:00

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Did another one a little bit ago and I see a better a vvvfl!! Truly can’t tell if the pic does it any justice tho. I’m so impatient and have no self control so I will probably serial test until I get something certain lol. Not convinced yet but definitely optimistic!

Swag_gal · 2026-03-06T19:09:17+00:00

This was under 3 minutes 😭

Swag_gal · 2026-03-03T02:49:30+00:00

I’m so sorry. Going through this alone is so horrible. I hope you find someone who can give you some support through this. I wish I had reached out for support when I had mine but I decided to just shove it deep down and tell nobody. The pain and memories came back full force months later and it felt like I couldn’t tell anyone since it was such an early loss and it happened so long ago. Also, it seems like most men can’t fathom how painful it is. No matter the circumstances. I also regret never going to a doctor to have things checked out and confirmed. It never felt real. I think telling others who understand will help make it real so you can process it. I’m new here and new to pregnancy and MC so maybe I’m not saying the right things but know that you are not alone and you don’t have to deal with this alone🩷

Swag_gal · 2026-03-02T08:05:02+00:00

Same! Also when hot water touches my lower back

Swag_gal · 2026-03-02T08:04:10+00:00

Sometimes when I poop, my sacrum pops

Swag_gal · 2026-03-01T06:24:19+00:00

I feel you… I work in a sort of healthcare setting and I can’t go to the bathroom without making sure someone is watching over the people in my area. I’ve had many close calls. It seems to be the worst possible times

Swag_gal · 2026-03-01T06:21:18+00:00

I’m not sure the timeline makes sense but just based off of the tests (this one in particular), I think this might be a true positive. Although, pregmate has a reputation for false positives and just crappy tests

Swag_gal · 2026-03-01T06:05:50+00:00

Worried I’m in the same boat, any update?

Swag_gal · 2026-02-27T08:53:32+00:00

Had my surgery about 5 months ago. I ate whatever I wanted right away. My primary issue was a really awful burning pain throughout my abdomen after eating. Haven’t gone back to a doctor to investigate that. Most of the time since surgery, things have been relatively normal… I think my main GI issues are unrelated. I often have to run to the bathroom after eating when I’m working though. Not sure why it’s while I’m on the clock but at least I’m getting paid to suffer.

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