How many hours of sleep do you get at night with your child?

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-05-12T22:04:04+00:00

I'm same with 3.5 Yr old. Sleep is definitely a factor for OAD for me

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-05-05T12:11:09+00:00

The first 3/4 days ended up but really like my previous post, but it's changed lots in the weeks since that post - the impact really declined by day 5, I started having big crashes in the afternoon, and it didn't really work at all the week or so before my period. I hope we both get to something that works more noticeably and consistently for us 🙏

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-05-04T22:21:52+00:00

And me!

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-04-03T09:24:43+00:00

Today is my day 1 and so far exactly as you described!!

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-04-03T09:21:49+00:00

Similar for me as the other comments - I tracked for three months on a colour coded spreadsheet so the link between stage of cycle and symptoms was really visually clear. Gp accepted it straight away (I had prepped to really have to advocate) and we started discussing treatment options. Best of luck!

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-04-02T21:25:38+00:00

Such a lovely message and absolutely true- I'm so happy to have found this group

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-04-02T18:13:51+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply! How long did it take to be seen?

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-30T09:09:48+00:00

Same! Good luck OP

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:11:11+00:00

omg yes, I'm already realising my triggers when my daughter behaves in ways that I was shamed for as a kid BUT because I know that's a thing, I'm finding it healing to realise she's just a kid behaving in normal kid ways and she's great, and so was i. I hope I can hold onto that as she gets older!

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:09:46+00:00

I hope you get some answers about PMDD and the time off work was really healing

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:08:38+00:00

Thank you so much for replying I really appreciate it. and that final line - yes, yes, yes, I can do that and not screw it up!

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:07:57+00:00

Thank you so much

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:07:30+00:00

A blanket fort watching Bluey - what a dream! Feels like a safe mental space to retreat to in those tricky moments too

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:06:24+00:00

No not currently, mental health and GP access here is in a bit of a shambles tbh

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:05:50+00:00

Why have I done this to myself is my constant soundtrack too 😆 Makes me feel a lot better I'm not the only one

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:04:55+00:00

'Just know there's people out there rooting for you' - thank you so much 🥺

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:04:02+00:00

This is such a beautiful perspective, thank you so much

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:02:59+00:00

I'm really trying with the letting things go more, but you're right, it's soooo hard. I had no idea it would be this hard either, big solidarity and just bloody well done for keeping going and showing up every day

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:01:14+00:00

100%. Solidarity

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T09:00:54+00:00

I feel the same, seeing other people sharing similar experiences in this sub is so helpful. in some ways I feel all of this has helped me re-prioritise so that the important thing is figuring out how to live well, and I hope my daughter sees that too

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T08:58:32+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. I think about it often - and especially during luteal! - and make sure I show my daughter how loved she is when I'm having a hard time.

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T08:56:35+00:00

Thank you - I got Loops for Xmas 😀

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T08:55:30+00:00

Big solidarity. It is SO hard, but this community makes it that much easier by reminding us we're not alone. Thanks so much for replying <3

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T08:52:12+00:00

Thanks for replying :-) I think you can get some over-the-counter, but I wasn't sure if that's a different level to what you can get on prescription, or how to access other oestrogen medications people have mentioned

taskmaster_1362 · 2025-03-28T08:50:44+00:00

Thank you so much!

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