Slack jawed, glassy eyed, leaden limbs, vaguely nauseous, slightly sweaty, beyond tired

[winkywinkola]

That is me the day before and during day 1 of my period.

I exercise regularly, take iron supplements and ear well.

But I am utterly wiped out during these two days every month.

It's been like this for the last two years. I'm 42.

Is this normal? I really really struggle with the dcs at this time. My world stops. It's terrible.