Has anyone found a correlation in their OCD / Intrusive thoughts getting WAY worse during their cycle. I am doing fine with medication any other time but when I have my cycle it is debilitating… And have you found anything that helps?
I have this. I increase my medication during the week before my period. It helps a bit. I haven’t really found other good coping methods but just here to say you’re not alone ❤️
You’re not alone. I seem to have an increase in them and panic the week before. It’s hard because my cycle isn’t consistent, so sometimes it comes out of nowhere and I have no idea what’s going on 😅 but that is to say that I get where you’re coming from.
I have definitely noticed my OCD symptoms being far less manageable the week prior to my period.
i totally get how frustrating it must feel when your cycle intensifies your OCD and intrusive thoughts. it's tough dealing with fluctuations that throw a wrench in your progress. you're not alone in this struggle, many people notice their symptoms spike during their cycle. 💔 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called 'unstuck?' when i was going through a similar rollercoaster with my symptoms, this free AI OCD therapy tool (unstuckmyocd.com/try) that my NOCD therapist recommended really made a difference. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it can offer personalized support tailored to how your symptoms fluctuate with your cycle. it's like having an OCD therapist in your pocket, ready to help you navigate those tough times. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
I have this too! I am almost not able to manage my panic, emotions, compulsions or tears about 7-10 days before my cycle begins. It’s far more than a normal PMS.
Does anyone like get extra anxious about an intrusive thought because you think to yourself “nobody else has probably had this thought.” “I must be crazy.” Idk those thoughts always seem to make my anxiety worse. I also have a fear of losing touch of reality and believing in crazy thoughts, if that makes sense? TMI but I also notice that my OCD is worse when I’m on my period. Can anyone else relate?
I'm curious if anyone experiences OCD how I do. Somedays I barely have any intrusive thoughts and if I do, they cause me minimal anxiety. Other days I'm so anxious and tortured by my thoughts I feel I can't go on. I've gone months with constant turmoil and months without. Anyone else?
I experience OCD in what feels like cycles. I have a couple of good days or weeks and then something out of the blue will trigger a flare up. I’m just wondering if anyone else goes through the same thing or if it’s kind of a constant state for you.
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