I am new to the group but wanted to see how other people handle their professional jobs when dealing with the debilitating aspects of PMDD. I had to file for Intermittent FMLA which was a struggle because PMDD is so hard to understand.

I sometimes miss two whole weeks of work due to my emotional and physical struggle. When I am at work there is the struggle of my boss not giving me any responsibilities because of not being sure of when I will have to be out again. The people I work with are constantly asking me if I am okay, what is wrong. It has become yet another stressor and makes me feel like an outsider. I used to be considered a superstar at work and now no one can depend on me.

Does anyone else struggle with this and how do you handle it??