Username: Chibee

Date posted: 22w ago

OCD during monthly

For the girlies, does anyone’s OCD get SO excruciatingly bad during their luteal/menstrual phase, and I mean to the point you consider you might have PMDD? My periods have been getting so bad for me this past year that I DREAD it coming up, because I am hit with a major depression that lasts for two weeks at most, and it can get really, REALLY bad. Does anyone know how to somehow combat it? Like is there anything I can do to help increase the serotonin lol.

Username: SuzemeSuzeme

Date posted: 22w ago

I have PMDD and OCD definitely gets LOUDER during this time. I was prescribed birth control for years to help PMDD, but it never worked. Finally, when I was diagnosed with OCD and prescribed an SSRI, my PMDD symptoms are "duller". Still there, but not such a deep dive anymore ☺️ It could be worth you exploring psych mediation if you haven't already.

Username: ChibeeChibee

Date posted: 22w ago

@Suzeme It’ll be awhile for me before I can get access but would you say it’s helped a lot with your OCD as well? ♥️

Username: Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirlKarotajs-the...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w ago

@Suzeme Same. The birth control didnt help but the ssri had helped a bit.

Username: SuzemeSuzeme

Date posted: 22w ago

@chibiyu It definitely helped with my OCD. First thing I noticed was my thoughts became less intense. However, they're still there, but they're more manageable with ERP. Also, I did something called GeneSight testing before taking medication. It was an oral swab test ordered by my psychiatrist that I did at home and mailed out. Within 3 days of mailing, a report was emailed to me & my psych that showed what medications would work best for me (and cause the least side effects), as well as what meds wouldn't work best, all bases off my DNA. Most insurances cover it, but mine didn't. In that event, GeneSight charges you based off your household size & income. I ended up paying $0. The max anyone will pay for it without insurance is $300. It's worth it to avoid the hassle of trial of error 😃

Username: SuzemeSuzeme

Date posted: 22w ago

@theanxiousgogettergirl I replied to Chibiyu above with some info about GeneSight testing for psych meds that you can also read. It might help you, too, with figuring out the best medications 😃

Username: Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirlKarotajs-the...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w ago

Definetly. I am trying Prozac but so far it only helped a little. Going to try a med called Topomax i think with the Prozac. Its so annoying!

Username: ChibeeChibee

Date posted: 22w ago

@theanxiousgogettergirl Would you recommend medication? That’s still awhile away for me in terms of access but I’ve thought about it. I do deal with depression as well and now this so it could def help😅

Username: Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirlKarotajs-the...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w ago

@chibiyu Its sadly trial and error with meds. Prozac has helped me in the past but for me its mostly with my depression. Im going to start Topomax for anxiety. Hoping it helps. Hang in there!

Username: JustabrazilianwithOCDJustabrazili...

Date posted: 22w ago

Definitely can relate! It's awful and it feels like it's never going to get better but you are not alone! I felt like this at times too and eventually it got better! You got this! ❤️

Username: ChibeeChibee

Date posted: 22w ago

@JustabrazilianwithOCD Thank you!!! 🥹♥️

Username: Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirlKarotajs-the...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w ago

@JustabrazilianwithOCD I totally feel that recently! It does feel like it wont get better but it will!

Username: evaalvarezevaalvarez

Date posted: 22w ago

Yes yes and yes!!

Username: Abs Abs

Date posted: 22w ago

Yes! i make a rule for myself anytime i am in my luteal phase or menstrual phase, i cannot act on or trust my thoughts/urges/feelings. no matter what. because it gets so bad to the point i feel i can’t move, i don’t eat, i don’t sleep, and i feel just completely incapacitated. i’m still trying to figure out how to deal with this (being in my luteal phase now and it’s starting to kick in), but so far all i’ve done is just try to mentally prepare myself and try to not be so scared of it since it only gives it power

Username: ChibeeChibee

Date posted: 22w ago

@Abs Oh my gosh YES. I try to stop myself from saying anything to my partner when it hits (I have ROCD) 😭. The tracks it leave can get so disastrous

Username: Abs Abs

Date posted: 22w ago

@chibiyu me too!!! my main compulsion is confessing

Username: Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirlKarotajs-the...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w ago

@Abs That is great advice! I feel that way

Username: Who_knows?Who_knows?

Date posted: 10w ago

Try taking NAC & myno & D-chiro inositol look them up on Amazon . I haven’t been diagnosed with ocd or pmdd but it seems like my periods are horrible and the intrusive thoughts go crazy and make me feel like “I’m gonna give up” but since taking this (knock on wood) this is the first period I haven’t had depression or can’t handle the intrusive thoughts . I really hope this helps you 💜

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.

Username: Bunny Melaur...

Date posted: 38w ago

Bad days.

Does anyone else’s OCD randomly get worse on a random day and all you can really do is just try to survive the day? If so, does anyone have any healthy ways of dealing with this?

Username: Someome_se

Date posted: 35w ago

Hello y'all, a question about ocd

Has anyone ever experienced the phase of falling into depression because of ocd?

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