I’m really not okay.

[Dancer1992]

Having a really bad week this week, my mum and dad and fiancé keep asking me if I’m okay and my answer has been, no I’m really not okay. Is there anything I can do? My answer is no, because no there’s nothing anyone can do.

I’m finding it really hard to stay positive at the moment, my hormones are going crazy and i am in pain, i’m all over the place teamed up with my insomnia and constant fatigue. Honestly? I’m a mess. Always am this time of month. Having to keep battling on, but I think I need to have a conversation about how I can move forwards now. I can’t keep doing what I’m doing but with very few options.....I don’t know where to go from here.

[Laura_T]

I’m feeling exactly the same way. My moods are all over the place. I’m really irritable and people don’t understand the pain and stress it causes. We look fine but we are not fine. I’ve shut people out for the last 2 days. Couldn’t go to work yesterday as the pain was so bad. Switched my phone off, couldn’t bear to hear from anyone. I would say call your GP and tell them how you are feeling but sometimes they just fob you off. Maybe worth a try though xx

[lou840]

Im sorry to hear your struggles. I have been going through a dark period with even darker thoughts that i just dont like. I asked my Doctor if i can have my coil removed (had it 5 months ) as I know the hormones are messing with my mind. For me a big part of it too is I hate offloading to my boyfriend & family and bringing them down as Im seen as positive upbeat person so I keep alot of it to myself, am starting to look in to counselling sessions to help with this. If you do speak to your GP and they dont take you seriously enough please seek another opinion, as Laura_T mentioned they can easily be dismissive, its trying to find the good ones that can help. Endometrisos UK also have a helpline (see right side of page) to talk to someone about what you are going through x