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PMDD itself gets an anti-rec but understanding how it works (and getting meds if applicable to your situation) is a game-changer
like yes it sucks to have my mental health essentially held hostage by my hormones on a 28-day merry-go-round BUT that means that now when itās day 14 and the world starts looking progressively darker and scarier and I start thinking everyone hates me and I should disappear and what good have I ever done anywayāI can go hey, Iām onto you brain, you canāt get me this time š«µš (and then cry and self-care as much as possible until itās day 1 again and everything is magically chill)
like yes it sucks to have my mental health essentially held hostage by my hormones on a 28-day merry-go-round BUT that means that now when itās day 14 and the world starts looking progressively darker and scarier and I start thinking everyone hates me and I should disappear and what good have I ever done anywayāI can go hey, Iām onto you brain, you canāt get me this time š«µš (and then cry and self-care as much as possible until itās day 1 again and everything is magically chill)
Feb 18, 2025
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šFor me, when I hit luteal through when my period starts has a high likelihood of spiral and depression and just sort of retreating. I also recently got diagnosed with ADHD (two double d conditions lmao) and I think it exacerbates THOSE symptoms which has been an interesting thing to figure out.
I track my cycle pretty closely and try to keep ahead on assignments when I know PMDD symptoms are going to begin.
I do my best not to break certain routines and habits when symptoms show up as they are very important to keeping my brain and help with ADHD symptoms. Like, if I make my bed I wonāt lie down in bed if I eat breakfast I wonāt be irritable and brain foggy-but if I do I just gotta move on and forgive myself anyways. I actually find myself saying āI forgive myselfā out loud A LOT. Cheesy, but it works for me!
I will say I am also on SSRIs for anxiety and I increase my dose from my luteal phase up until my period.
I was very lucky to find one that works for me on the first try, I know meds are supeeeer trial and error. My PMDD symptoms have been more transient since I started the dosage adjustments and I have a lot more good months than bad.
I also communicate to the people close to me when Iām facing the PMDDemon, sometimes they can offer support or just understanding which goes a long way. I try my best not to cancel social plans unless I am certain I donāt have it in me, because ultimately Iām gonna have a worse time alone than when Iām with other peopleābut thatās just because I know that about myself.
PMDD blows and its under researched and not taken seriously enough! Wishing you luck in figuring out what works for you!!!
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I will be honest Iām not diagnosed, but I have a history of horrible depressions that are immediately solved by getting my period.
My mom got me this fertility tea for Christmas, and this last cycle I forgot my period was even coming. Compared to January where I couldnāt leave my house the week before. I think red raspberry tea is the big one as far as hormone balancing. Itās so funny having it in my cupboard. I had a guy ask about my teas once and I was so stressed he was going to find that and think I was trying to baby trap someone.
Iāve also heard that allergy meds like loratadine (non-drowsy) can help. Something to do with histamine.
But I feel for you, doctors donāt give a fuck about pmdd.
My mom got me this fertility tea for Christmas, and this last cycle I forgot my period was even coming. Compared to January where I couldnāt leave my house the week before. I think red raspberry tea is the big one as far as hormone balancing. Itās so funny having it in my cupboard. I had a guy ask about my teas once and I was so stressed he was going to find that and think I was trying to baby trap someone.
Iāve also heard that allergy meds like loratadine (non-drowsy) can help. Something to do with histamine.
But I feel for you, doctors donāt give a fuck about pmdd.
Mar 19, 2025
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šJust try it. Prozac was never tested on women so you have to go rogue. Itās rebellious and it works!
I think i did 10mg for a few years to help with the massive hormone imbalance and Iāll use it again when I deal with menopause!!! track that period and be aware and donāt suffer if you donāt have to!!
Good Rx gets you a good deal on it and better help etc can prescribe it. Be smart. But try it if your periods are way too moody.
I think i did 10mg for a few years to help with the massive hormone imbalance and Iāll use it again when I deal with menopause!!! track that period and be aware and donāt suffer if you donāt have to!!
Good Rx gets you a good deal on it and better help etc can prescribe it. Be smart. But try it if your periods are way too moody.
Feb 23, 2024
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bc itās what I originally wanted when I first went to college at 17 but I was scared to make writing my job and got a B.S. in Nutrition instead lol
Now the goal is an eventual PhD in Victorian Literature but Iām just happy to have made it through this part at 32!
Stacked is everything I read in my English coursesābarely pictured are the 5 stuffed accordion folders of other reading materials under my chair haha
Now the goal is an eventual PhD in Victorian Literature but Iām just happy to have made it through this part at 32!
Stacked is everything I read in my English coursesābarely pictured are the 5 stuffed accordion folders of other reading materials under my chair haha
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