If you do, this is likely D-MER (Dysmorphic Milk Ejection Reflex).
D-MER is a wave of negative emotions that sometimes occurs at the beginning of a pumping or nursing session.
The negative emotions usually begin right before a letdown and typically lasts 30-90 seconds.
Common emotions reported with D-MER include sadness, anger, anxiety, irritability, dread, nervousness and/or agitation.
While there are no treatments for D-MER, some things that might help include:
- eating a treat when you start to pump
- finding light, enjoyable distractions like a funny show
- drinking water
- calling a friend
- taking deep, calming breaths