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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)
Feb 18, 2025
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For 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!!!
Mar 19, 2025
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.
Mar 19, 2025
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Just 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.
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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
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