Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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OCD & Menstruation

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I don't want to offend anyone, but I'm interested on the effect a woman's period has on her OCD. My wife recently started hers and I've noticed a slight uptick in her OCD behaviors. She is on Cymbalta & getting CBT, but I've not noticed this before. She's only been on both for about 6 weeks now. It's something I think we should all look at though. Thanks for your input!--RH
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OCD is much worse during PMS and maybe during the first few days of my period. In general I get very agitated pre-menstruation. Birth control pills help a little.
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Oh, yeah. Unfortunately, everything that is wrong with me is worse during my period. It's the one thing that makes me look forward to old age! LOL! Hope she's doing better soon.
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ive noticed this with myself , during the week of my period its when my ocd flares up and intrusive thoughts become overwhelming
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Absolutely, it is a lot worse a few days before my period and for the first couple of days. In addition to the OCD flare, I get very irritable and am not myself.
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yea-up! Way worse with thoughts compulsions & rituals! All of it escalates! So horrifying sometimes cus just when I think " oh wow im getting some control over Stupid Ass ocd" well pms kicks in & I have lost all the control I THOUGHT I had!
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Oh yeah! Everythings 10x worse. It's more checking, cleaning, counting, doubting, & ritualizing. It makes me confused sometimes. My mind doesn't stop w/ worry. Good Luck!
pinkprincesssa
pinkprincesssa
Yes it does for me too. Thanks for posting this in fact, as I was wondering the same thing myself after my previous period came with flared up OCD symptoms. Hormones are a funny thing.

Your wife is lucky to have you loving and caring for her like you do. I admire that.
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Yes me too, it becomes overwhelming with PMS
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yeah me too. I am happy to find out that I'm not the only one. I can't stop myself from having doubts, guilt, and intrusive thoughts while doing yoga..(which is supposed to quiet my mind). I never notice this until recently. Perhaps it's an indication that my OCD is getting worse...anyway I'll keep on doing yoga.
booklove91
booklove91
Hi, I too have noticed that during my period my OCD and anxiety get worse. The past month I've been a lot better mind wise, and now today my period started and im fighting my thoughts. I hate how this is happening.