Do others with OCD and PTSD feel worse before their menstrual cycle?

Menustral cycle and ocd

I have ocd and ptsd. I guess I need to vent to feel like Im not alone. Having ptsd and ocd is hard. Ocd is constantly trying to trigger ptsd and it’s always ALWAYS bad before I’m about to start my period. My period is about to start this week. I just got back from a girls trip weekend with my family and I’m still extremely overstimulated from that. I haven’t left town since the pandemic started so this was hard for me. I’m sleep deprived and I didn’t eat very well while I was away. I can’t do things like that anymore without proper sleep and nutrition bc my ptsd doesn’t do well. Today is my first day back at work since I left for my trip and I feel horrible. I didn’t sleep again last night bc I had a panic attack. I had racing thoughts and images that made no sense in my mind so of course that triggered ocd and made me panic. My brain found out that bothered me and keeps replaying the same sequence even after I’ve woke up this morning🥺 I feel extremely nauseous and just anxious and so uncomfortable. I know this won’t resolve until my period starts I wish it would just start even tho I’m about to be in a lot of pain. I’ve had so many subtypes in the span of five days I’m having a hard time. It feels like I’m gonna lose control or something… I guess I’m wondering if any of you feel like this when you’re due for your cycle bc periods are so unpredictable and confusing and sometimes scary I’m exhausted

Username: sadbanhbaosadbanhbao

Date posted: 2y ago

Omg I have literally the same problem right now I send you lots of love and courage, if you ever feel lonely or lost (and you feel comfortable with that of course) you can talk to me anytime (really anytime I have insomnia) you need to !

Username: sadbanhbaosadbanhbao

Date posted: 2y ago

Periods are truly the worst when you're already suffering because of your mental illnesses, it's so overwhelming so take a lot of rest because you totally deserve it

Username: jj

Date posted: 2y ago

@sadbanhbao Thank you for your response! It helps to know I’m not alone

Username: hellopeoplehellopeople

User type: NOCD Alumni

Date posted: 2y ago

Yes. Every month I self destruct my life, then I get my period and I’m like…oh makes sense. This month I quit my job (I was planning to anyway, but I did not go about it in the best way) I will definitely be tracking mine better so I can track my moods and hopefully try to keep the destruction under control.

Username: hellopeoplehellopeople

User type: NOCD Alumni

Date posted: 2y ago

I learned this is called the luteal phase of a cycle!

Username: jj

Date posted: 2y ago

@hellopeople I use flo to track my period and moods. I’m just so anxious mainly like I’m so uncomfortable until I bleed

Username: blair2004blair2004

Date posted: 2y ago

ugh I’m so glad to see someone else dealing with this right now

Username: LularuLularu

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Have you talked to your doctor about PMDD? It’s very real and treatable. It helps me to separate myself from my conditions. For example, “this is hormonal” “this is OCD” and “I have these conditions but they do not define me or control me” if I actively say these things to myself or out loud it seems to help. By no means does this “cure” me but it seems stop the negative spin and cycle of negative patterns. If I allow it to snowball I hurt my feelings and the feelings of those around me. You are NOT alone. Be assertive with your doctor and take positive action for yourself and your loved ones. You are worthy. 💗

Username: jj

Date posted: 2y ago

I’m gonna ask my trauma therapist about this. I never thought it was me until the past few months my anxiety is getting uncontrollable only during my pre period until I bleed. That’s honestly only when I have the worst ocd. Otherwise everything is pretty manageable

Username: LularuLularu

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder Also called: PMDD Overview Symptoms Treatments Specialis Usually self-diagnosable PMDD causes extreme mood shifts that can disrupt work and damage relationships. Symptoms include extreme sadness, hopelessness, irritability, or anger, plus common premenstrual syndrome symptoms such as breast tenderness and bloating. People may experience: Pain areas: in the breast, muscles, or pelvis Mood: mood swings, sadness, anger, anxiety, hopelessness, or panic attack Sleep: excess sleepiness or insomnia Behavioral: irritability or crying Also common: appetite changes, bloating, depression, diminished interest in usual activities, economic or social dysfunction due to symptoms, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed. food craving, headache, increased sensitivity to rejection, lack of concentration, self-critical thoughts, water retention, or weight gain For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice

Username: hannie

Date posted: 5y ago

Having a lot of OCD right now. It’s actually sending me into an anxiety attack. I’m so afraid I have lost my mind or about to lose my mind. My thoughts are so intense as well. I could use some positive words or some comforting words. I have harm OCD, fear of schizophrenia, as well as Religious OCD. I feel like they are all happening at once and I can’t calm my mind. I think it has to do with my period but I’m not sure.

Username: ambernicole

Date posted: 2y ago

OCD questions

Do any of y’all feel like your focus is gone because of OCD? I’m in school for law and currently working through a couple month long OCD episode after getting Covid and I find my focus is gone. Or my mind just feels so tired and forgetful. Is this common? It’s making anxious as I obviously over analyze everything I feel. And also a question for women do you find that closer to your cycle you get more anxious and triggered?

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 1y ago

OCD and menstrual cycle

My aunt and her family came in from out of town, and we all want to go on a road trip. I was already anxious about it before and now because I got my monthly a couple days earlier, I’m even more anxious as my contamination OCD is always so much worse when I’m on it. I feel like going would be a great exposure for me but at the same time I don’t know if it will be too overwhelming for me staying in a hotel, and just generally coming into contact with all of these germs. I know going will be a great exposure for me, though I don’t know if I’ll even enjoy my time and I don’t want to ruin it for anyone else. Ugh OCD can be so debilitating.

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