[riksie-dixie]

I sort of know why I feel like this... I have classes four out of five days and two online classes. Okay, not a big deal for me - it's just... adjusting, I guess. I have to wake up at 7AM now, to arrive at class at 9AM. Then, on Thursday, I'm there from 9-4PM, meaning I have to drive through rush hour traffic. I don't mind it, to be honest; I wanted to take the last class because I took the professor's online class last semester and I loved it.

I'm thinking about all I have going on within the next two weeks. On Friday, I'm going to the doctor to bring up concerns about my re-occurring anxiety, untreated depression, and my own personal concerns about Asperger's that my primary physician previously dismissed, despite me showing symptoms of it. Next Friday, I have an appointment for a dental cleaning and to check up on something I've been getting treated - I'd rather not talk about what I may have to have because I fear people telling me how painful it is, even though multiple people who have had it done have told me it's fine, just have to keep your mouth open a while.

Does anyone else have issues with anxiety and depression when you start PMSing? My anxiety and depression seem worse when it's that TotM.

[mazing]

I definitely know what you mean. My anxiety always shoots when I'm PMSing. Usually I have a pretty good handle on it now, but that ToTM comes and it all seems to unravel.

The best thing I can suggest is to take it slow. Remind yourself that it will pass again and get easier - it is just hormones. It doesn't always work but can sometimes snap me out of the anxiety spiral by reminding myself that those feelings aren't actually because of a stressful event or something I need to worry about, just my body playing tricks on me.

Also, if you can try to focus on one thing at a time, one day at a time. Focus on what you need to do today. The other stuff can wait

[riksie-dixie]

Thank you. I looked up anxiety related to PMS, because I usually have a hard time handling anxiety when it's that ToTM, or a new anxiety episode pops up completely. :'(

I certainly wish it got easier. I've been having a good handle on my anxiety, then Saturday came around and I almost lost it. Come today and I have it. -_-

[RomanSunburn]

I'm kind of in the same boat as you a little, maybe not as bad, though. As you know, I just got a new internship. I'm also taking a couple classes this semester. This means I'll have to be up and out of the house Monday through Friday. Coming back from break, where I had no responsibilities for a month, this is kind of a big jump for me. Especially since last semester, I took mostly online courses and only had to be out of the house two days a week. My professor has a super, ridiculously strict attendance policy to boot.

Right now, I'm taking it one day at a time. I'm trying to focus on the task at hand. I also keep reminding myself that this is only for a few months out of my life. Telling myself that something is non-negotiable also seems to help my anxiety. I'm going to class, period, end of story. I'm going to work, period, end of story. I don't think about the fact I'll be driving in rush hour until I'm driving in rush hour. One thing at a time.

PMS doesn't do too much to my anxiety, at least that I notice, since I"m too busy being really grumpy and irritable instead. A pdoc once suggested taking extra B-complex vitamins two weeks before my period to help anxiety symptoms from PMS. Maybe mention it to your doctor and see what they recommend?

Good luck with your appointments!

[riksie-dixie]

Yeah, that's definitely a big jump. I have no idea about my attendance policies yet, but my parents would be ticked to find out if I ditched one of my classes unless I'm sick (and, with how I've been this year, I wouldn't doubt that I'll be out because I'm sick).

It's hard for me to take it one day at a time because my mind's always wandering and jumping to the future. I can try it, but, like I said, it's hard for me, especially with my attention span (unless I'm focused on something).

I'll try that. I take a multi-vitamin already, though, and it gives me around 100-200% of my daily value, it said. I've been taking 5-HTP for depression and, although I don't believe it's working, I'm trying to finish the bottle. I'll definitely bring it up with him, though.

Thank you!