I always hesitate to call what I experience a period, because i dont know if thats what it is or if it operates the same, plus some deep-set fear that as soon as I use that word in reference to myself 10 terfs will jump out of the woodwork and berate me for an hour.
I was wondering if anyone else experiences intense period-esq symptoms? Every ~3 weeks i have intense mood swings and am borderline psychotic for 2-5 days. I get very super dysphoric and everything is just really terrible. I also lose memory and dont remember what I did during those times very well (although my memory is terrible regardless so it could just be normal-for-me memory loss).
Its not directly related to my shot schedule, but its at its worst when it lines up with my shot. I cant tell if progesterone makes it better or worse, but I went off it to try and narrow everything down, because it wasnt always this intense. I might try cycling it to see if that helps? But it might just make it worse.
Im unsure why i made this post, i guess i just want to know im not alone?
It most certainly is a thing, I promise you. I’m fairly regular getting symptoms every 24 days. Mood swings, irritability, cramps, migraines, and bloating. I was actually diagnosed with PMDD by my endo a couple weeks ago. Shit ain’t fun.
It’s likely a cycle of your own when it boils down to it. Your best bet is to track it so you know when it’s coming so you can prepare properly.