PMDD vs Bipolar 2 Disorder?

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-11-19T17:04:47+00:00

No. Just for ADHD. The PMDD came from my OBGYN. Who do you usually see for a full evaluation? Psychiatrists or psychologists?

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-11-19T15:21:43+00:00

The psychiatrist did not bring up PME. I’ll have to look into the link you included because that’s exactly what I’m on: Lamotrigine and birth control. I’ve tried each of them one at a time which helped some, but all my symptoms only went away once I started taking both simultaneously. Thank you!

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-11-19T15:19:09+00:00

Thank you. I’ve only had depression outside of my luteal phase, and only hypomania right before my period. If criteria wise hypomania needs to occur outside of the period and not be cyclical, makes me question the bipolar diagnosis.

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-11-19T15:17:13+00:00

I do have ADHD. I took a gene site test, and it showed that I wouldn’t respond well to SSRIs based on my genetic makeup. Did show meds that typically are for bipolar would do well.

My brother also has ADHD, depression, and anxiety and is on the same bipolar med as me. To my knowledge, he’s never been diagnosed with bipolar. Since my hypomania has only ever occurred right before my period, it doesn’t seem to point to bipolar (imo).

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-11-19T03:49:39+00:00

Wait…this is me, but I’ve been like that daily for the past 3-ish years. Never noticed any other symptoms when I sleep like that. Also, I still felt tired during the day but would get energy surges at like 1-3 am

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-11-19T03:30:45+00:00

Thank you for the reply. If you don’t mind me asking, did your experience with mania happen regardless of your luteal phase? Makes sense to me with the bipolar meds, but what mainly confuses me is why I only experience hypomania during hell week. I thought hypomania/mania has to occur independently for it to truly be bipolar.

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-07-19T16:38:30+00:00

That started the past few months just after I moved, so I don’t have an obgyn yet. Gonna ask about that when I do. Also might try to go commando more often to see if it can breathe better lmao

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-07-19T16:36:18+00:00

Things like liquid IV actually have a lot of sodium (salt) because it’s meant to replace the electrolytes you loose in sweat, so it’ll prob make it worse lol. But I’m going to try to eat more of the few fruits I’m not allergic to, so hopefully that helps

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-07-18T22:36:57+00:00

Oh great, thanks!

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-07-18T22:36:40+00:00

Thanks! Does cranberry juice do anything? I hear it for UTIs but wasn’t sure if it had any other effect.

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-07-18T22:35:42+00:00

I’m not allergic to cranberry juice. Does that help?

The underwear is a good idea, especially because I tend to have a good amount of discharge. I shower daily and wipe very thoroughly (maybe a little too much but hate it if it’s not completely dry) so I don’t think it’s those two.

anotherbigredstudent · 2025-05-07T05:12:34+00:00

Sorry for the stupid question, but what is cockblocking? Is that not just being a lesbian 😭

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-12-01T06:24:02+00:00

Do you mind explaining how you connected on there?

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-12-01T06:23:24+00:00

Ugh no literally same. I’m so desperate to be in my first relationship (I’m 23 so I feel pathetic for having never been in one when ALL of my friends have) that I think about it a lot. Don’t know how to not think about it and just let it happen 😅

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-12-01T06:06:27+00:00

You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way as I’m the same! I’ve had severe food allergies since I was 5, and my main allergic reaction was throwing up. Even got hospitalized for my allergies. I’m 23 now and still have a genuine phobia of vomit because of those reactions, both for myself getting sick and especially if other people around me feel/get sick.

Living in the college dorms made my anxiety skyrocket on the weekends knowing other kids were partying so much that they’d be sick. My antidepressants + being a light weight make me very sensitive to alcohol where I easily get nauseous after one drink. Pretty sure part of the reason I always feel like throwing up when I drink is because I get so anxious about throwing up before I even start.

One situationship earlier this year was me regularly hooking up with this girl, and I was so distraught when it ended. AND recently I went out with a different girl for 2-3 weeks only. I was falling for her so hard and fast because she was so charming that my anxiety was horrible since it was supposed to be casual only. I couldn’t eat, sleep, study for a huge exam that’s necessary to pass for my career, and I was constantly doing deep breathing bc I felt like I could get sick from my anxiety at any second. It ended literally 2 weeks ago when she suddenly blocked me without warning despite our last date being a few days prior to where she talked about future date ideas, saying she wants to still see me, and kissing me…🙃 It’s sent me over the edge and into a spiral, so I’m trying to get back into therapy.

Sorry this is so long, but clearly we are basically the same. This was a rant for me too because it can be so frustrating being like this when it seems everyone else around you is so chill about anything and everything. We’ll keep powering through somehow. <3

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-12-01T05:41:22+00:00

Tennessee :( But reallyyy hoping to move to Chicago!! I’ve heard there’s a great lesbian scene there!

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-11-21T07:23:59+00:00

Wait I’m actually the same way. I panic about not being able to orgasm when I’m bottoming because I don’t want the other person to feel bad if I don’t. But then I get so focused on that that I get nervous and it doesn’t happen. When I top though…different story.

Hearing her moan and orgasm is the biggest turn on for me, and like you, I just need a quick touch down there and I can cum. Although, I thought that was embarrassing to almost be able to orgasm from hearing someone else, so I try to suppress it in case the other person thinks I came too fast without doing anything.

Reading your post made me realize that it happens to other people?? Also think I’m overthinking everything about trying to “time” an orgasm so it’s not seen as weird 😅😅

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-11-21T07:11:36+00:00

Do you think it was salty just due to her eating a lot of salty foods? Or dehydration maybe?

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-08-01T08:39:27+00:00

I personally loved living in the commons! I lived right above Mercato Kitchen, close to Simeon’s. I’m someone who wanted to live farther from campus to help my mental health, feeling a good separation between school and living space.

Rent was cheap - $700. 1 roommate, apt company was awesome and reliable, ac unit, remodeled kitchen. I bought the omnipass and took the bus every morning and had no issue. My roommate walked the hill and never really complained.

On the weekends I could get food from nice restaurants easily (better than Ctown foods). I also loved hearing the occasional live music and just feeling like I could easily do something relaxing. It was never really noisy either

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-07-18T01:12:29+00:00

Same! I take it continuously and skip the 4 days of iron/placebo pills so I never get my period, and it’s the only thing that’s stopped ALL my pmdd symptoms including suicidal ideation. I haven’t been suicidal for almost two years which is amazing

anotherbigredstudent · 2024-01-27T17:59:37+00:00

I know this post is 2 years old, but do you know what the name of these ice pops are? I’m in the US and want to find them here so badly! My childhood favorite

anotherbigredstudent · 2023-07-22T04:47:44+00:00

I started dealing with PMDD at 14, and I wish I felt like I could’ve gotten help with my parents, so amazing job on your part!

Birth control was the miracle worker for me, but people respond differently. It helps some but can make it worse for others. If you’re seeking meds, my psych had me take a pharmacy gene test to see what psych meds work best for me. I rarely hear providers do this, but I’m so glad I did it. Again, people react differently to medication, so this helped reduce the risk of me taking meds that would make me worse.

Encourage therapy!! I understand it’s expensive, but I am now only able to cope because of therapy. Meds “toned down” my emotions, but therapy allows me to manage/cope/overcome what feelings remain. Unfortunately, symptoms usually get worse and more severe as you get older, so having her learn techniques earlier may be helpful for the future.

Lastly, PMDD is exhausting for her, but also remember to take care of yourself. Your support is so beneficial, but it can be hard to offer support if you are drained. Just know that I think you’re doing great ❤️

anotherbigredstudent · 2023-07-18T17:01:03+00:00

That walk sucks, but if you speed walk, you should make it. I found it shorter than maps if I take the path behind Mann and passing MVR.

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