Let's talk periods and PMS.
I'm coming to the realisation at 29 that I don't think I experience periods / PM's symptoms the way most other women do. I don't cramp or have many physical symptoms apart from bloating but my mental health takes a dive in a way where I feel not myself. My thoughts become very aggressive and harsh "I hate myself, I should die, I'm worthless" etc etc which is the opposite to how I actually think generally, I really love who I am and I'm a very secure person. I also have very intrusive thoughts of seriously harming myself or others but no want to act on them, they make me uncomfortable when they happen.
Is this normal? It just feels so odd like am out of body experience and has been getting worse and worse the last 3 years.
Periods, PMS. What's normal?
Periods, PMS. What's normal?
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It sounds to me like you need help. This is not ‘normal’ and if I was you I’d be seeking medical intervention.
It must be very scary for you.
Today this is me! I know what is coming in the next week. I get this a few days - Week before my period. I get so emotional to the Point i get do distraught and depressed. Everything goes through my head. It’s def hormone related. I have just gone back on anti depressants today because I can’t do it anymore. . Also you could try and change pills if you are on the pill. I’m on the mini pill for other reasons, so I don’t know if any other forms could help. Dr wanted me to have Merina put in but I declined. I only get like this before my period, so I know it will pass. Today is my day.it doesn’t make it any better having my kids home. You could see a naturopath too but speak to your dr first.
Yep that’s normal for me, the mental dive, I could make huge decisions to give up and leave everything in those days. I don’t have thoughts of harm but I think it’s very similar the hate for everything to do with my life and wanting to be rid of it all.
I actually find I’m ok with it and I know not to make any decisions or have any real talks with anyone in that time.
It’s definitely worth seeing someone about it if it affects you and is getting worse though.
This sounds like PMDD. I am coming to the realisation that I likely have it and the couple of days before my period I have very, very dark thoughts, even taking anxiety meds doesn't help.
Please go seek help for it. It's becoming more and more known about and hopefully you can get some help
Agree with above answer. PMDD. It will help if you track your cycle. I thought I was going crazy until I got told to track my cycles. Guaranteed 10 to 7 days before I start my period my mood completely changes, irritable, angry, crying, depressed, bed ridden, suicidal ideation. Its frightening. Then once I start my bleed, its like a switch goes off and I snap out of it. Very strange. I don't have a solution yet, but just knowing there is a name for what I am going through was a small relief. All the best x
I dont get cramps ir anything either, but I get a really sore neck every time!
I think definitely seek help, maybe do some research into a GP that's super on to it with womans health as I know many can be dismissive!
Definitely sounds like PMDD. I suffer from the same irrational, suicidal thoughts on rotate in my head. I would never act on it because I know it will go away but it’s not fun at all. Try evening primrose oil tablets especially leading up to your period. I have found these help!