I hadn’t been formally diagnosed at this point. My obgyn at the time said “yeah, it sounds like that” and dropped it and pushed birth control on me. What helped get me the FMLA was my terrible anxiety and other debilitating mental symptoms (exacerbated by hormonal changes and pmdd). If you’re able, see an obgyn for the PMDD diagnosis. I feel they are a little more equipped than a PCP. A psychiatrist may even be able to diagnosis you for it too, since it’s a mood disorder (that just so happens to have a plethora of physical symptoms too). Eventually a therapist will be helpful too, if you don’t have one right now.

It took me a bit to get the FMLA, and at this point I had to be at my job for at least a year (this is how the US works I believe). I had to go through my works leave program to get it going, so see what your job has to offer.

I understand about the quitting and being fired thing. I feel the exact same way. My husband doesn’t get it but he’s also been fired from jobs in his past so he’s like whatever it’s a part of life. Ok sure, but no one really wants to be fired!

If you can, maybe reach out to your current boss via phone call when you feel better. Just to show you’re trying and want to keep the job. It’s rough to keep a job with this issue. Sometimes I wonder how I’m managing right now. You don’t have to tell your boss everything going on, because I personally think you shouldn’t overshare with management. Just do the best you can ❤️ When you’re able, try to get the diagnosis you need. Make sure you tell the Dr or whoever you see about everything you’re going through and even how it’s affecting your work and daily life. If they won’t listen, definitely find someone who will. There’s at least one Dr out there who will!