OCD once every month?

[Marie_L]

I wonder whether anyone else experiences this. I have generalised anxiety disorder but once a month I’ll typically have an irrational anxiety/obsession that I will ruminate on for hours/days on end. After this period of time/for the next three weeks I’m back to next to no anxiety/ low-level generalised anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this or similar?

[Sparrow58]

Hi Marie _ L Could it be linked to hormones and your monthly cycle. Hormones can play a big part on how you feel. I am post menopause and my body went through all kinds of physical things and as for my anxiety that has got worse. I wish you all the best x

[Marie_L in reply to Sparrow58]

Thanks for your response, really helpful! I wish you all the best too x

[Plantlover14]

yes, I am in this same sort of cycle. I am having hormones tested

[Marie_L in reply to Plantlover14]

I am sorry to hear you’re suffering with similar, are these tests through your doctor?

[Plantlover14 in reply to Marie_L]

Yes I am seeing a holistic dr

[Katie55]

I agree with all the previous comments

I was wondering how old you are

I had horrible PMT every month in my 40s

Which was labelled Pre-menopause

My menopause was pretty rough but I got through it …The hot flushes brain fog and generalised anxiety have waned slightly

I remember asking a friend “how long will this last ? “ when she replied 10 years so far l actually wanted to rip her head off ! !

At the end of every month I still get a bit panicky and a big whisker sprouts on my chin 🙄 It’s gone grey now so it might get to be a foot long before I remember to pluck it out !

Be kind to your self and eat plenty cake

All the best Cath. x

[FlamingoSiren]

My daughter experiences this and was dx with PMDD; prescribed BC pills which helped tremendously.