super bad period pains & emotions

for about a week or two building up to my period, my mental health gets so bad. it always starts with the constant thoughts of wanting to kill myself (even though i know i don’t and i wouldn’t). i feel hopeless, like nothing is worth anything and lose interest in a lot. i used to struggle with self h*rm and mental illness and when i’m around my period, that’s the only time those thoughts ever come back.

i have PAINFUL cramps. i have to stay in bed. they’re in my legs, my back, lower abdomen. i use heat packs, i lay in a good position with a pillow at my stomach, i take ibuprofens and paracetamols before the pain starts and top them up through the day, I drink tea as well and THE PAIN STILL STAYS.

I can’t stand it. idk what to do. I’m waiting for a doctors appointment but in the meantime, any advice ??

i used to feel the exact same so i know what you’re going through. my doctor put me on microgynon 30 after mefenamic acid wasn’t working too well. it’s drastically improved the period pain as my periods are less heavy now and the suicidal thoughts have completely gone.

this might not be the case for you but it might be worth trying it

for about a week or two building up to my period, my mental health gets so bad. it always starts with the constant thoughts of wanting to kill myself (even though i know i don’t and i wouldn’t). i feel hopeless, like nothing is worth anything and lose interest in a lot. i used to struggle with self h*rm and mental illness and when i’m around my period, that’s the only time those thoughts ever come back.

i have PAINFUL cramps. i have to stay in bed. they’re in my legs, my back, lower abdomen. i use heat packs, i lay in a good position with a pillow at my stomach, i take ibuprofens and paracetamols before the pain starts and top them up through the day, I drink tea as well and THE PAIN STILL STAYS.

I can’t stand it. idk what to do. I’m waiting for a doctors appointment but in the meantime, any advice ??

i used to feel the exact same so i know what you’re going through. my doctor put me on microgynon 30 after mefenamic acid wasn’t working too well. it’s drastically improved the period pain as my periods are less heavy now and the suicidal thoughts have completely gone.

this might not be the case for you but it might be worth trying it

ouch gal yea i get u a lot apart from the drinking tea as i hate tea 😂 but anyways u should see a GP even though they seem to take forever and cancel appointments constantly which is frustrating but you should go see a gynaecologist or something bc they shld help. do not leave until u get it sorted or diagnosed as there must be a reason like endo or fibroids. they always seem to push ur problems away and don't try seeing what the problem is. it's ridiculous. how old are you? are ur cycles regular? does this always happen? as it could just be an ovarian cyst if it's a sudden pain?

ouch gal yea i get u a lot apart from the drinking tea as i hate tea 😂 but anyways u should see a GP even though they seem to take forever and cancel appointments constantly which is frustrating but you should go see a gynaecologist or something bc they shld help. do not leave until u get it sorted or diagnosed as there must be a reason like endo or fibroids. they always seem to push ur problems away and don't try seeing what the problem is. it's ridiculous. how old are you? are ur cycles regular? does this always happen? as it could just be an ovarian cyst if it's a sudden pain?

hello !! I have the exact same thing - if it is taking a toll on your everyday life please go to the gp if you are able to, to help consider medication and counselling. I found it’s highly likely it’s PMDD. You can look it up and see if it resembles what you’re struggling with at the moment. I got help a few months ago and beginning prozac again on a low dose has sort of given me life in a way🥰 sending love and luck to you xxxx

I get very bad periods as well
Bad pain, feeling sick, but I take 2 nurofen every four hours and they seem to help

A hot waterbottle really helps with cramps, I believe you can also get a heating pad for when you're out and about. That mixed with drinking plenty of water is helpful too. I've also heard that exercising is a good way to help (I've never personally tried it since I'm mega lazy but I've heard from others that it can help) I'm sorry this isn't very helpful and I really hope your doctor will be able to help.

I take 2 nurofen and 1 or 2 paracetamol every four hours and these days the pain resists it and sometimes it takes 2 of the doses until the pain starts to shift.

I’m wondering if maybe my body has got too used to the ibuprofen and it’s not working anymore ?? is that even possible lol