- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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Erogers4788's interview
How did all start?
I got really nauseous, sleeping all the time, dehydrated and depressed. I came out of that,but then it came back and seemed to be like clock work.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes, my doctor wanted me to go see a psychiatrist, but mentioned to me if I had ever heard of it before sending me to him. Those two doctors and my gynecologist got together and confirmed the diagnosis. It took about 2 months all together.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
CBD Oil has been the most helpful natural treatment. Prozac was the most effective drug.
What have been your biggest difficulties?
The crippling anxiety and dark depression that just come and go.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Yes absolutely, I try to avoid situations during certain times and avoid deep conversations most of the time.
What things have you stopped doing?
I avoid a lot of caffeine and alcohol as well as sugar and that seems to help.
What do you think about the future?
I hate thinking I'm going to deal with this the rest of my life.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Probably high school and college. I had limited responsibilities and lots of fun with my friends and was super healthy.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Make major life decisions like buying a house, getting married, having kids.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Blessed beyond belief, but constantly eternally at war.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Just keep trying. Keep looking for things to help. Keep reading new research. Find people like you in Facebook groups, near you, etc. Whatever you can do to keep the hope alive.
