Terrible mood swing after period?

[Anonymous]

I'm usually stable, the week prior or the week of my period is an emotional boost and I feel great, I feel super happy. But the week after or two weeks after my period suddenly comes this terrible mood swing when I feel really bad, I cry a lot even tho I try to control myself, feel bad, feel heartbroken, start getting really bad thoughts, this lasts a week/week and a half only, and I thought I could simply deal with this, but this affects me when I'm studying. The feeling is so bad I've self harmed due to desperation. Does this eventually goes away? Is there a way to make this time less terrible without medication? Does this happens to someone else here?

[Whatever2929292]

I understand and you're going through normal things. Which I can understand. Just remember that nobody else can control your bodily functions and aren't psychic.

If you have safe people who you can talk to you can express and tell them what you're going through and what is going on. Find friends who are wiling to help you but make sure you return the favor when they need it.

That they can help you when you're going through things. If you're suffering self harm then you need to speak with a doctor and a mental health professional. I do not think that's normal at all. I am really sorry to hear that

[Gurl7]

I feel bad during my period and for about three days afterword. I usually don’t get upset for a week afterword, though.

[Rebecca_wolf]

That's normal

[Asker]

How can I feel better during those days? It's affecting me badly

[Whatever2929292]

People who support you Asker. People who are safe people who you know you can turn to and ask you can ask for help from to get you things you need and stuff like that. Having people like this is amazing.

Some people might be busy and don't be demanding or entitled as well as return the favor. Do you have good friends?

[Asker]

@Whatever2929292 Yeah, but I've tried to hide this because I don't want to bother anyone, close friends know and help me and my parents found out I feel like shit during this time, but I want to deal with this alone, that's why I'm looking for tips.

[Asker]

@Whatever2929292 But thank you a lot ^-^

[Whatever2929292]

I am really sorry. I know either people don't care or I really upset them when I talk about it. Which makes me feel like I am a burden. Even though they love me.

[Whatever2929292]

Music helps me a lot. Funny stuff and laughter

[Asker]

@Whatever2929292 yeah, I guess the only way to make it better without meds is art and music. I hope you're feeling great by the way.

[Whatever2929292]

Yea I guess so. I don't really have those problems but I do have personally inner struggles as well. I hope you're having a wonderful day

[Whatever2929292]

Thank you so much that means a lot