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: xppx

Date posted: 3y ago

To all the girls out there :) When your period is coming, does it increase your intrusive thoughts? If so, how do you cope with it? I mean, I clearly know it’s OCD and I know how not-to care about it after this time of the month but week before and during the cycle it’s like a nightmare… even tho I know it’s just this freaking ilness, I feel a huge anxiety and fear. How do you cope with that, girls? (Not looking for reassurance or anything, just being curious! :))

Username: Claire2022

Date posted: 49w ago

Menstrual cycle and worse OCD?

Has anyone noticed their intrusive thoughts worsening the week before and week of their menstrual cycle? It’s like everything is manageable then all of the sudden I get hit by a million thoughts out of nowhere and it gets me so down. I’m just not sure what to do or how to handle it

Username: aep1023

Date posted: 39w ago

Menstruation and OCD

Does being on my period or having upcoming menstrual symptoms worsen my OCD symptoms? Is it because of the added pain, or the added chemicals in my body? Anyone else experience this?

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