Feeling deficient in <something> just before period?

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I’ve been feeling totally spaced out today, as if I’m kind of watching myself instead of being there, if that makes sense? I’m also really hyper-sensitive to sights and sounds (so when DP spoke loudly, or the woman in the cafe moved the coffee pot, I was immediately distracted). I feel a bit like I’m on the verge of a migraine; it’s definitely something off in my head - not a headache, but a <something>. I feel like there’s something missing, like if I just had more food/caffeine/water/<something> I’d feel better (it’s none of this things; I tried!)

DP has pointed out that I always have a day or so like this just before my period arrives so I wondered if anyone else had it, and if you’d found a solution?

If it makes any difference, I’m 43, there are other potential signs of perimenopause, but my cycles have always been irregular so it’s hard to track.

I hope that makes some kind of sense, and would really appreciate anyones ideas.

Thank you!

Hi, I get similar. Sensory issues that are worse before my period, fatigue..I also struggle with time keeping and organisation.
I’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD. I did a webinar about ADHD in women and they said PMS is such an issue that they increase dosage for many women the week before their periods! Could be totally barking up the wrong tree but does any of that make sense to you?

This makes a lot of sense. Thank you. DS has autism and ADHD and DP asked today if what happens to me could be linked. It’s definitely ‘worse’ (more noticeable?) in this period before my period.

I got diagnosed with a GP referral to a private clinic. The webinar was hosted by them. They did say they will add the video at some point so I’ll link it here. There’s a strong tendency for it to run in families and it presents very differently in women.
I’ve just started on meds…it’s like I’ve been groping around with a tiny torch all these years and someone just switched the light on! 4 days in and it’s already making a difference. Definitely worth you exploring.
One OTC thing I did find helpful was a magnesium supplement. It’s meant to help women’s hormones. I take it at night.