Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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tiggerinbrayton
tiggerinbrayton
Does your bipolar get worse around your hormonal cycle?
justletmebe
justletmebe
Sometimes, my mania is more like excessive worry and anxiety. When I'm pms-ing I worry more, get weepier( I also pig out ) :(
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Everything gets worse then.. wait until you hit 'mentalpause'.. my mind simply left me...big hug for ya..x
starfish
starfish
I have fibromyalgia too, and about a week before it starts is when I start the cramping and crap. If I remember right, that's what happens with PMS. So, I probably have that, too!! And yes, all my stress-related symptoms increase around that time. My poor BF!! (however, sometimes he accuses me of "being menstrual" when I'm not, and even when I am, is not a wise or kind thing to say at that moment!!)
doorknob
doorknob
Yes me too.

I have poly cystic What ever I can't remember, and I hate taking pills to get my period. Especially when if I skip it then I don't have the PMS.

But it's either that or grow facial hair.

Which would you choose?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Door Knob, Its poly cystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS

I do not have that problem I get a cycle anywhere from 54 days to 92 days thanks to Geodon. And my periods are super light and last like three days. One side effect of a med that I absolutely love.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I always get very angry when I am on my period. It's like the depression turns the other way, out towards other people.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get extremely angry and suicidal on mine. The symptoms start two weeks before the nastiness. Aaand...it just stops a day or two after the period starts and I'm literally a different person.
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
Like clockwork! In fact, 20 years ago when I first sought help I thought my problem was hormone-related, PMS or even PMDD. Since beginning medication in August, I haven't noticed any problems pre-menstrually, but I'm just getting used to my new normal.
AnnieEm
AnnieEm
You bet it does!!!!
I get more upset before, then higher than a kite during then back down after. Rollercoaster for sure!!!!
ttfn AnnieEm
deleted_user
deleted_user
It used to. But I have started menopause. I had a period this month, but haven't had one since July or August. And, yes, my symptoms got worse when I had my period this month. At first I didn't know what it was. But then my period started!
Angel105
Angel105
Always gets worse when im pmt. Awful just awful.
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