In the past 5 years I’ve had 2 children. I breastfed them both. I finished breastfeeding 1.5 years ago. Just adding this in in case the back story helps. I suffered with postnatal depression after both of my children.
My cycle is fairly regular and my Flo app is normally spot on with period prediction. I don’t know when I ovulate but my symptoms seem to align with then Flo says I’ll ovulate.
I feel like I only get one week-10 good days a month. My mood drops dramatically before I even ovulate. I’m snappy and low and lose interest in everything. I’m fairly good at masking this at work (teacher 2 days a week) but then even worse at home on a work day.
I get anxious. I feel like I’m constantly stressed and running at full capacity. Some days I don’t want to get out of bed and I wouldn’t if I didn’t have to for my children.
I’m not on any hormonal contraceptive. I’m nervous about the negative side effects of these. Trapped between a rock and a hard place!
What can I do?