PMDD & Suicidal ideation

The suicidal thoughts are what clued me in to my condition

Medical marijuana is the only thing that works for me....

I’ve had s-word thoughts a lot and always noticed they’d happen either right before or during my period. After years of trying to diagnose me, I told my doctor I noticed it happens around my cycle, and like instantly she knew what it was; PMDD. Stay strong, what helps me is reminding myself that it’s just hormonal chemicals running through my body. I do deep breathing exercises and meditation. I’m also on an anti depressant and mood stabilizer. My doc also put me on a natural supplement called DIM that helps lower estrogen and that’s been a huge help to my mood. As usual, consult with a doctor on medications.Hope you’re feeling better ♥️

Every single month. Ive been hospitalized nearly 40 times to psych wards in order to protect myself and my family. I get to leave once my period starts.

Absolutely. Every month since I can remember. I never knew why until I got into therapy and started working with a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with ADHD/ASD and PMDD. I started looking into the correlation between my diagnosis, and PMDD symptoms and what I found was staggering. According to a 2021 study, PMDD disproportionately affects people with ADHD and autism, with up to 92% of autistic women and 46% of women with ADHD experiencing PMDD. My ADHD/ASD symptoms skyrocket during my luteal phase. It may be something to look into? This is just my experience though. All of my meds get upped 2 weeks before my period.

I just found out I have PMDD because I told my psychiatrist about my suicidal thoughts before my period. She gave me extra medicine to take two weeks before my period. You’re not alone!! <3 <3 It might help to talk to somebody about this if possible! A doctor might be able to help.

Read my post about PMDD. Same. Micro doses of Prozac intermittently has really helped.

I’m the two weeks prior to my period I get very depressive and also get suicidal ideation. My psychologist said it’s a key marker point in identifying pmdd

Has anyone had those horrible harming thoughts towards a love one? PMDD always try’s to figure a different way to send me into a panic!

I used Wellbutrin for almost a year and it worked well for me. It doesn’t lower your sex drive either! 😁