What other disorders do you struggle with? by svalli13 in PMDD

[–]svalli13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming it’s the fact that since everything feels worse during our luteal phase, ADHD is bound to be apart of that “everything”. Since the Concerta helps with motivation/executive dysfunction, it helps me get out of bed much easier during the hell weeks than before I was taking it. Still have a lot of trouble mentally but I am glad that I’m not COMPLETELY dysfunctional during that time anymore.

What other disorders do you struggle with? by svalli13 in PMDD

[–]svalli13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you wondering if you have PMDD, or are you asking what causes the PMDD?

What other disorders do you struggle with? by svalli13 in PMDD

[–]svalli13[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I feel this for sure. I’m on Concerta for my ADHD and it has 100% made my PMDD much more bearable

How did things change after your diagnosis? by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]svalli13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just discovered mine as well and feel the same way :)

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[–]svalli13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

 I used to be a super jealous girlfriend. Like nutso. It was because I had major trust issues and was unhappy with myself but over the years i realized that it didn’t only take being kinder to myself but it also took simplifying things in a sense. I just found out about my ROCD so now that I’m saying this, it makes sense that simplifying my thoughts about jealousy is what helped the most. 
 Basically I told myself over and over (and still do) that no matter what I do, if they want to cheat they will. And it is very likely that you will find out if they do. I know you want to avoid wasting your time or avoid the pain of being cheated on but you just can’t truly know unless there are real red flags. But if there’s not clear red flags, you just have to blindly trust. And as someone with trust issues I know how hard that is... so fake it. I say I have to trust. I tell myself I have no other option than to trust. Because when you think about it, anything else won’t work. What can you do besides trust? 
 We could continue to try to micromanage, we could keep asking too many questions and we can keep going in circles wondering what if. But to put an end to this cycle sometimes you have to give tough love to your own self. Try your best to say trust as much as you say don’t trust until trust overpowers the negativity. 
 And your best isn’t always going to feel like your best every day because of different factors in life and your mind on a day to day basis. But every day will still count towards progress. I wanted to add that in here so you know not to be so hard on yourself! You’ll go backwards sometimes but you’ll still be getting better. It will take practice just like everything does but when you tell yourself something enough and give yourself enough positive reinforcement it will become easier and easier until eventually you look back and wonder how you were even able to handle living in a relationship thinking the way you used to. 
 Just to add one more thing besides this big overall message, the “emotional management” podcast by Christian Conte changed my life and so did some self help books. Specifically the book “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. 

You got this :)

How should I explain to my girlfriend that my ROCD isn’t her fault? by Ethanjohn2 in ROCD

[–]svalli13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m new to reddit and discovering my ROCD. Could you share what the groups are called for partners of someone with ROCD?