Woman says botched Chipotle order from Doordash led her to take a pregnancy test: ‘The anger as an indicator is SO real’
A woman said that her exact Chipotle order not arriving at her door led her to take a pregnancy test. The strangest part? That pregnancy test was positive.
In a video with over 12,300 views, Sheridan Serrano (@sheridanserrano) explained how she discovered she was pregnant with her now seven-month-old child.
“[I] took a pregnancy test because Doordash delivered the wrong Chipotle order, and I thought it was weird how much rage it filled me with.” According to many commenters, “pregnancy rage is real.”
So, is it true? Or is the evidence that you feel heightened anger at the start of a pregnancy anecdotal?
Pregnancy rage—a real phenomenon?
Pregnancy anger is a real symptom that occurs with some women, correlated with their fluctuating hormones. Many women experience first-trimester “pregnancy rage,” but others experience worsening depression and anxiety. Hormonal changes can be a direct sign of pregnancy, as some women experience pregnancy depression. They lose interest in day-to-day hobbies or activities, feel easily agitated or overwhelmed, and have increasing worries or anxiety about their baby.
Rage can also be a symptom of pregnancy depression. Overstimulation and agitation are common for many pregnant women. It may not be pure rage, but a combination of environmental and hormonal factors that make them feel more fatigued, withdrawn, and generally overwhelmed.
One commenter shared an example from her pregnancy, saying, “Before my positive test I had the weirdest reactions—random fury, sudden fatigue, bloating that made no sense… Then came the vomiting and the HG spiral. My body was so depleted afterward, I didn’t even feel like myself.”
Another added, “When I found out I was pregnant, my husband sat me down and said, ‘Babe, I don’t wanna be mean here, but are you getting ready to start? You’re so mean and angry, and I’m wondering if your PMS is just really bad.’ At the time, it pissed me off, but after thinking for a second, I was like, ‘you know what, I am kinda angry for no reason. I looked at the calendar and realized I hadn’t started yet. [Two] weeks later I took a test and well… I was pregnant. [Three] weeks later I found out I was having twins. [My] husband said it was double the anger.”
@sheridanserrano Little did I know 3 days later I’d start throwing up all day every day for the next 16 weeks & eventually get diagnosed with HG? #pregnancy #positive #hyperemesisgravidarum ♬ original sound – Sheridan Serrano
Can pregnancy rage be dangerous?
While pregnancy rage can be one indicator that you’re expecting, it should also be watched once aware of hormone fluctuation. According to some studies, pregnancy rage can make mothers more likely to experience mental health decline and placental abruption.
It’s always good to chat with a clinician about worsening anger or general mental health changes. While it’s expected to experience some hormonal fluctuations, increasingly hostile or “moderate to severe” anger can increase the likelihood of mood disturbances later on.
The Mary Sue has reached out to Serrano for additional information.
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