Anxiety around period: I get so anxious... - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

71,544 members52,464 posts

Anxiety around period

pinkcornflower profile image
4 Replies

I get so anxious right before my period. I haven't had one for 6 weeks because I'm on the pill but now I've got one coming in a few days and I'm feeling so much anxiety. Is anyone else like this every month?

Written by
pinkcornflower profile image
pinkcornflower
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
MalachiteAli profile image
MalachiteAli

Yes I am like this whenever I think pain might be coming. Makes it hard to breath normally but that is what I try and focus on, slow deep breathing and things that I find relaxing like crafting, walks and watching TV under a blanket.

laeloo profile image
laeloo

yes, every month I feel the same, also during ovulation really, I find meditation helps and exercise if you can do it. You could get medication for anxiety but I stay clear of those. Once you are aware it’s going to happen it helps, you’re not alone in this…big hugs

Jazzransom profile image
Jazzransom

Yes! I get so anxious around my period, I over think everything and panic that I’ve annoyed people or that I’m not doing a good job at work. I just put it down to hormones as I’ve always been like it even before endo.

Like MalachiteAli said below there is also the anxiety of knowing the pain is coming which is horrible. You are not alone !! Xx

Rainbow2468 profile image
Rainbow2468

Hi yes i do especially since my bleeding has gotten so much worse. Sending a big hug

You may also like...

Anyone else get severe mid/lower back pain around time of ovulating and when on period?

different times of month. Does anyone else find back pain is worse around ovulation and period to...

Bad pain in left shoulder blade when breath in deep, around ovulation and period only. Really worried...

last few months it's happened but was very mild and not when I breath in deep, then last month pain...

Periods.

Does anyone else bleed like I do? First 3-5 days light dark blood 1 day medium flow 3 days heavy...

feeling sick during and after period, lost of appetite, brain fog, anxiety

so new because i had some before but not that intense. during my period i felt very sick, like...

Period & laparoscopy

😊 I'd like some advice and/or input please! I'm due my period 1-2 days before my op next week. I...