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Pre-menstrual low mood

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Timetoheal4good · 08/02/2025 22:27

Hi all,

I was just looking for some advice, or a hand hold maybe.

Since having my DC a few years ago, I find that every month I have a real dip in mood for a day or two before my period is due. They can be hard to keep track of because I have implanon and this can affect my cycle but I can always tell when it's coming because of this feeling.

I have this sad, lonely feeling that no matter what I do, I can't seem to shake. I am a single parent and once my DC goes to bed, I hate being alone to the point I dread it. Normally I enjoy my own company and I can be content in it. But feeling empty is the only way I can describe it and I struggle to focus on a TV programme or a book or anything else I usually enjoy. I know saying this makes me sound fragile but I just feel really sad tonight and also like I'm very anxious and I don't even know what there is to be anxious about. I just want to know if anyone else feels this way, is it normal? I really just wish I had company. The thought of feeling this way every time is really disheartening.

Thanks for reading

OP posts:
Birthdaycakewithwine · 09/02/2025 00:20

Hello
Sorry you feel like this..I feel like this often too so can relate! I've just started magnesium supplements which I've heard can help. I've also self-referred for talking therapies, you can google it and fill in the online form. I've suffered with horrendous anxiety for years. I don't have any more advice I'm afraid but you're not alone.

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