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Autism/ADHD and PMS

Expecto_Patronum

I know this isn't a topic that everybody is comfortable with so apologies in advance for that. But it is something I am struggling with and I've read some things that say that PMS is more common with neurodivergency.

I have periods of low mood anyway but it absolutely plummets during my time of month and I just can't snap out of the feeling of total despair. I know that it only typically lasts a few days and will pass but it's really unbearable whilst it lasts.

I know the logical answer would be to go to the doctor but I don't think I'd like their solutions. I believe they'd either suggest antidepressants which I have tried and tested and not had a pleasant experience with. Or they'd suggest going on the pill but this idea makes me very uncomfortable. I'm wary of medication anyway because I've had bad experiences with side effects but something about a pill that impacts on your hormones worries me. I've also heard people say that it can increase your risk of certain cancers etc which makes me wary. I know sometimes these things are just scaremongering or a rare risk but I can't get past my anxiety of something happening.

Does anybody else have similar struggles? Has anyone found success in a solution? Or tried things that haven't worked?

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  • I’m in my 50s now and it’s a great relief to not have periods and pmt anymore. I did struggle a lot with pmt - and I can relate to how you describe its impact on you. I’m sorry you’re struggling with it. Many years ago I was prescribed anti- depressants and had a terrible experience with dreadful side effects - so I’m no fan of them. I never found a ‘solution’ to my PMT symptoms other than to try to avoid stressful situations at that time in my cycle and to practice a lot of self care and relaxation techniques. I had a difficult relationship with my parents (they were very critical and argumentative people) so I definitely tried to stay miles away from them when I had pmt! I used to find that when I had pmt I would crave carbs - and eating them seemed to help a bit. I must say that now I am free of the menstrual cycle it’s an improvement for sure. 

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  • I’m in my 50s now and it’s a great relief to not have periods and pmt anymore. I did struggle a lot with pmt - and I can relate to how you describe its impact on you. I’m sorry you’re struggling with it. Many years ago I was prescribed anti- depressants and had a terrible experience with dreadful side effects - so I’m no fan of them. I never found a ‘solution’ to my PMT symptoms other than to try to avoid stressful situations at that time in my cycle and to practice a lot of self care and relaxation techniques. I had a difficult relationship with my parents (they were very critical and argumentative people) so I definitely tried to stay miles away from them when I had pmt! I used to find that when I had pmt I would crave carbs - and eating them seemed to help a bit. I must say that now I am free of the menstrual cycle it’s an improvement for sure. 

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