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I have pmdd and am in perimenopause. I have never had anxiety or OCD like this before. You’re not alone.
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@OCDChampion It makes me feel overwhelmed a lot. This is harder. I just started therapy this week.
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Absolutely—I’m right there with you. I had my tubes removed and also have PMDD, and I definitely noticed my OCD spiking afterward. The hormonal shifts were no joke, and it felt like my brain just couldn’t find steady ground for a while. People really don’t talk enough about how major reproductive surgeries or even hormonal changes in general can affect mental health—especially when OCD is already in the picture. And if you also deal with PMDD? That’s a whole other layer of emotional intensity, cycling symptoms, and feeling like you’re constantly trying to manage a storm that no one else sees. You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy for feeling like your OCD has gone off the charts since your hysterectomy. There are others of us who see you, feel you, and get it. You deserve support that acknowledges all of what you’re carrying—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. 💛
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@OCDChampion Thanks. It’s feeling like a lot right now. With all the paperwork and questions. Congrats on your session 3. You’re welcome. I’m sure there’s more of us.
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You are not alone here!! I had all of my reproductive organs removed by the time I was 30 due to severe endometriosis. I’m now 6 years into full menopause and with this massive transition I’m back in treatment for OCD. I’ve struggled on and off throughout my life, but didn’t realize that it still was a huge part of my life until very recently. When I had both of my ovaries removed, my OB/GYN said that when estrogen drops, serotonin can as well. Neurotransmitters and hormones are very closely linked. I noticed more depression while I’ve been in menopause. I feel like my mood swings have improved substantially as I used to get severe PMDD. However, my worrying and anxiety have become worse. I’m three weeks into starting treatment and I’m already noticing positive results. I know you said you just started so I’m wishing you the best on your journey. Just remember, we are here with you, you’re not alone, and we’ll get through this together ❤️
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PMDD plus OCD plus hormonal shifts are very, very, very hard. I hope you can be tender with yourself
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I agree. I’m glad we’re not alone. It’s a hard combination for people to understand and to live. Your stories and support are encouraging. I’m scared to start ERP too. The information about estrogen and serotonin makes sense. My worry and anxiety are definitely getting worse the closer I get to menopause. I’m hoping treatment here helps.
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I don’t have much of a support system outside of my bf, so I find myself here a lot. I think I just need to vent, so forgive me if I do this too often. It helps to have a community of people who truly understand. I haven’t felt this debilitated by mental illness in months. There has to be some explanation, maybe it’s hormonal, because I feel like I’ve completely lost myself. The panic hits in waves, sudden and overwhelming, like my head is submerged in lava, burning and suffocating. Then, for a brief moment, I feel almost normal and wonder what all the fear was about. But it never lasts. The chaos always comes back. I even considered going to the ER because I’m not sure I can trust myself anymore. Something has to be wrong, because this isn’t me. My life isn’t perfect, but it’s not unbearable either. Since I withdrew from school, I’ve been so much less stressed that even my cycle, which has been irregular for years, has somehow regulated itself. But even with that, I feel like a failure. I was one semester away from finishing, so close, but OCD hit me harder than it ever has. It felt like drowning, gasping for air, reaching for something solid, only to be dragged under again and again. Now, I feel like that again, but worse. I feel hollow, like something is wrong with me at my core. I don’t just feel sad; I feel broken. I break down into uncontrollable sobs every few hours, and I don’t even know why. I just know that whatever is happening, OCD is taking full advantage of how vulnerable I feel. Is this what MDD feels like? Everyone tells me I have it, and it’s been confirmed by my psych, my pcp, and my therapist, but I still can’t seem to fully see it. I don’t know how to separate what’s OCD from what might be another disorder. I’m sorry to anyone also going through such a hard time, my heart goes out to you 🤍
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Hello, my name is Brittany, and I have been living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for as long as I can remember. However, since experiencing a stroke that I believe was a result of chiropractic care, my struggles have intensified and become overwhelmingly exhausting. I have always been acutely aware of my body and its signals, which has led to a heightened sense of worry about potential health complications. Though I’ve always had a tendency to worry, the anxiety that has surged since my stroke feels insurmountable. I’m reaching out in hopes of connecting with others who understand this journey, sharing stories and experiences in the hope that, one day, I might find a way to overcome these challenges or at least discover some relief from the relentless grip of anxiety.
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I want to rip out my uterus. Only my hormones can make my OCD and ability to manage it go back to square one. I am spiraling *so* hard. I cannot breathe. My PMDD is going crazy. I’m having a panic attack again. I feel so scared. The POCD is going absolutely insane right now. It feels undeniably real, and my mind keeps drifting to those awful thoughts and what feels like exploring them?? but I can’t for the life of me stop some of these compulsions right now. I was trying to watch something to get my mind off of this but ended up getting triggered twice, so my anxiety is a 10 and I can’t seem to calm down. This panic attack is tuned all the way up.
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