Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi!
I hope it is ok to make this a discussion point. I am pretty new to this forum but I thought this was a pretty important topic!
I wondered if anyone else with Autism especially struggles with pre period and during their period and what you do to survive it?
I personally find that during my pre period and period (especially the pre-period is hell) - my sensory overload occurs much more frequently, especially to light (I always struggle with sound but light particularly becomes problematic on period), it triggers me a lot more easily during this time. I also find that being in pain, means I have absolutely no means of focusing on anything other than the fact I am in pain. I also have a lot less capability to handle emotions and I just need to cry over and over during the whole thing. Although these are things I struggle with all the time, I just find that it is even more difficult depending on where I am in my cycle. I feel almost like a werewolf actually, its as if my pre period is me in werewolf mode and I lose a lot of control of my emotions, does anyone relate to that?
I was curious to hear other people's experiences. I also wanted to know if anyone found anything that helps in relation to Autism and periods? I have tried to be more physically active with exercise which has helped, but I just wondered what others with a similar thing have done to help survive? It seems impossible to manage it, especially as it comes monthly!
Thanks, Al
Oh yes, the week before my period is the worst, sensory overload and my mental health seriously deteriorates. It does seem hard to manage. I tend to try avoid going places which will trigger me more, and if I'm in work I refuse to go in higher lighted areas. I know a lot of people seem to say going on the pill really helps. When I was a teen It helped but I found the side effects was to much and ever since coming off them, it made my periods worse.