Anxiety before period
Does anyone else get intense anxiety / sad periods right before their period?
Context - I was on the pill for a very long time, was only off of it for about 6 months before falling pregnant. I’ve not gone back onto the pill since having my baby. So the last year or so of having my normal cycle back I’ve realised that I get intense anxiety right before I’m due my period. I’m talking heart palpitations, being really self critical, comparing myself to others, feeling incredibly sad, and even a bit floaty/dizzy. I really don’t want to go back onto the pill again for several reasons, but this phase sucks!!
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I get like this aswell, I get really down and paranoid. Like no one wants to be my friend/people think badly about me like I've done something wrong. The heart palpitations too. Lasts a couple of days before it passes. I tried the contraceptive pill a few years ago and it affected my mood so I stopped it and we just used condoms. Haven't gone back on anything since.
Have you had any blood tests lately to check for low iron?
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