Familiarity frightens you When you spot some familiar body moving toward you, you quickly change your track or pretend to have forgotten something and slap your head and walk hurriedly without looking at them.

You exhale only when you have made sure there is no hide nor hair of that person behind you. Good riddance. Solitary isn't your thing Hearing any kind of sound, something that ranges from the breaking of your own wind to gentle plopping of water in the kitchen sink is enough to convince you of a presence of a poltergeist or a murderer. And so is spontaneity You have no idea of the meaning of the word 'spontaneous'; whereas 'on my guard', 'conscious', and 'alert' are the only words that you know and live by. You are acutely conscious about your surroundings When you see a group of people laughing amongst themselves, you are instantly induced into believing that you are the butt of their joke, even when you don't know who those people are. Your brain gets no breather Your brain is always throbbing with painfully pessimistic ideas, so good you are at painting things in dark tones that sometimes the vast ambit of your negativity surprises you. Your mind is a muddled maze You are always lost in the perplexing labyrinths of your mind because of which your expressions look somewhat like the above. Small talk is not a small thing for you The prospect of meeting someone gives you cold sweats, because you are not good with the civil bandying of pleasantries with known people, let alone making an effort to initiate small talk with an unknown entity. When a stranger calls ... Seeing an unknown number on your phone or missing it makes every part of your body perspire, even from the parts where you didn't know there were sweat glands. 

Decision-making is more chaos in the making Making a Zymbiotix decision is like a cruel torture to you because you cannot arrive at a decision before exhausting all hypothetical and a zillion of less likely to happen possibilities. And even after all this, when you finally think you have made one, you change it last-gasp. Aaaahhhh. Even sleep can bring you no ease You try to get yourself some 40 winks in the hope that your anxiety-smothered thoughts will stop perverting your brain, but you can't even sleep a wink because those thoughts become more strong as if on steroids. Your life is larded with unanswered questions When someone tells you an inspiring story to dispel your fears and anxieties, it immediately boomerangs, as you are then presented with a new source of anxiety of being unsuccessful for the rest of your life. You don't fancy hearing what you really are You know how skeptical and pessimistic you are but when someone tells you that, it totally makes you go apes*** over them. Death is always dirty-dancing in your head Something that gives even a mild semblance of turbulence while aboard an airplane is sure to make you want to shove your face in the oxygen mask. Your anxiety takes over you physically Your body language is always taut, there is a constant flow of commotion from your heart to your stomach, and your eyes are always trying to direct their focus on something but they keep flitting about, because you fear that people can see your fears right through them. Patience is not one of your virtues If your friend's request is not accepted or your text message doesn't get the expected reply within 5 minutes, then you are most likely to assume that people hate you. Anxiety is clearly not the state that you would like to spend the rest of your life into, so you can always try ways to cope with anxiety and break free from the captivity of apprehension. 36 Weeks Pregnant: What To Expect The anxiety during pregnancy multiplies as it heads towards full term. 

For those anxious women nearing labor, know what to expect in the 36th week of pregnancy, in the following article. TAGGED UNDER: Pregnancy Advertisement A woman has two smiles that an angel might envy, the smile that accepts a lover before words are uttered, and the smile that lights on the first born babe, and assures it of a mother's love. - Thomas C. Haliburton Pregnancy is an exciting journey of nine months that culminates in the birth of a wonderful bundle of joy. However, especially for first time mothers, this period is always filled with anxiety and nervousness over whether or not everything is going fine and as planned or not. That's why, it is best to be prepared and well-informed about what happens during pregnancy in this week. The normal duration of pregnancy lasts anywhere between 37 to 42 weeks. Hence, expectant mothers that are 36 weeks pregnant are often anxious about what to expect next. Well, we have chalked down a list of few important things to be taken care of. Here we will go step by step in understanding the changes in the baby, your health, and the action plan. Your Baby at 36 Weeks As per the pregnancy development calendar, at 36 weeks, you have completed the full term of pregnancy. Hence, the baby has completed its full development and her arrival is expected anytime soon. Your little one weighs approximately six pounds and is about twenty inches in length, though she continues to gain weight during this week (approximately an ounce a day)! As of now, most of the bones in the baby's body will be of cartilage and will be quite soft. This aids in delivery and prevents injuries to both, the mother and the baby, during childbirth. Also, the baby will start accumulating fat deposits under her skin, this helps in regulating the baby's body temperature once she takes birth. 

The baby will maintain a head-down (vertex) or a butt-down (breech) position during this week, preparing for birth. Furthermore, the baby will start moving lower in the abdomen towards the pelvis, so as to attain proximity to the birth canal. The baby will have less room to kick or jab, so her movements may be slight and squirmy. You may notice your belly is slightly pulled downwards, due to the position of the baby in the womb. You will be able to lift your belly with both hands. Moreover, most of the baby's systems are fully functioning, like the blood circulation and the immune system. The development and growth of the brain is at a rapid pace now. Even the lungs are ready to plunge into action, and are producing a lubricant called surfactant. This fluid helps the baby breathe as soon as she takes birth. The gums and sucking muscles grow stronger during this week to help the baby feed and suckle after birth. Things to Expect Regarding your Health Of course, the next most obvious question is "What about me?". Here we go... Well, at 36 weeks, you can finally breathe easy, literally! This is because the baby tries and moves lower in the abdomen, which is known as lightening, so that the initial discomfort that was felt in the diaphragm region is not felt now. However, you may still have problems trying to eat a full meal because your little one is taking up so much of space! Smaller and frequent meals may help ease the discomfort. Lower back pain is probably the most discomforting thing you may have to deal with during this period. You may try a warm soak in the bathtub or some light pelvic exercises to ease the pain. You will also feel increased pressure in your lower abdomen, due to which you may feel the need to urinate frequently. Some women even complain of cramps, pain, and difficulty in walking. 

The pregnancy waddle, (what we can say is the penguin waddle), will be more prominent as you walk. The pregnancy hormones signal the body to soften and loosen the connective tissues, so as to prepare you for flexible birth. To add to the discomfort, women also complain of problems with sleeping in any position. Due to the pressure on the abdomen, sleeping sideways or on the back, is equally uncomfortable. However, it is said that sleeping with a pillow between the legs and behind the back does provide substantial relief. At this stage a woman may also experience frequent contractions. Consult with your doctor or mid-wife to know about the signs of labor. Other symptoms like constipation, tiredness, insomnia, heartburn, restlessness, exhaustion, weak bladder control, hemorrhoids, edema (swelling during pregnancy) may still be persistent. Your navel may become convex and look like popping-out. This happens mainly due to the expanding abdomen. The not-so-pleasing stretch marks, may get more irritating and itchy due to a huge belly on board. Vaginal discharge may increase in the 36th week of pregnancy. You can also expect the discharge to be thicker, or with brownish or reddish mucus. 

This happens as your cervix is dilating due to the sensitivity. Pre-labor and Delivery - Things to Consider This is the most important time, and needs to be dealt with extreme care; any stress and exertion can be harmful. So it is better to be informed about what is happening and what needs to be done. Here is a quick checklist. Your appointments with the healthcare provider or your mid-wife will be more frequent. Check-ups and antenatal visits will ensure the good health of both, the baby and you, during this time. As mentioned earlier, at the end of 36 weeks, the pregnancy has reached its full term. Hence, you must be mentally prepared for childbirth at any point now. So, be ready with all the phone numbers of the hospital and your gynecologist.