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Originally Posted by ennie
I dread my periods. I have heavy bleeding and severe symptoms, including PMDD.
I'm scared of tampons because of the risk of TSS.
I've had a period accident at work (even with the biggest pad), and had to take a bathroom break to change. I'm hoping no one noticed...but maybe people on the elevator... 
Then I almost had another accident and had to interrupt my pregnant co-worker to take over the phone calls. I said, "Sorry" but she looked mad. She was probably thinking, "You just went before my break 30 minutes ago. Who's the pregnant one here?" But I was too embarrassed to tell her. I don't know if I should have. |
Sorry you've been struggling Ennie
If you were my colleague and told me that you were having problems with heavy bleeding I would not be uncomfortable at all and you'd have my support. I am typically quite open about things like that...it's just biology...part of being human. In the past, I have struggled with interstitial cystitis and UTIs....can lead to many bathroom trips. So I informed my boss back then so she knew I wasn't just taking a lot of random breaks. She was not nice or helpful but she wasn't a nice or helpful person in general about anything
I was struggling with wicked period pain one day at work. My male colleague (private office) noticed that I was visibly in pain and he was concerned. I had no problem telling him "not to worry; just period pain." We were also friends outside work but I think there's nothing wrong with mentioning it. Not like I gave him a full description or anything. Haha!
Have you ever tried acupuncture Ennie? it regulated my periods and ended my migraines which had been triggered by my cycle. Also helps me with anxiety and depression. My doctor is wonderful. PhD in TCM.