Hey guys, I could really use some advice.

I am a 20 yr old uni student and over the past semester I have noticed issues with my concentration that seemed to be linked to my menstrual cycle. I have about 2 weeks where I can be super productive and then the minute a start pmsing it’s like my brain doesn’t know how to work anymore, even sitting still becomes a task.

I know struggling to concentrate can be a symptom of PMS but I am taking on a higher work load next semester and I really don’t have the freedom to have unproductive weeks. I am on birth control which has helped deal with my periods but obviously I still PMS.

My question is, should I see someone about this? Like a counsellor or a doctor? Has anyone else dealt with this before? How did you get through it?l