5 things people don’t tell you about OCD and your period: 1️⃣ Hormone fluctuations can contribute to an OCD flare-up: Changes in hormones throughout your menstrual cycle may affect OCD symptoms. So if your OCD suddenly feels more intense around certain points in your cycle, those hormonal fluctuations could be playing a role. 2️⃣ Your OCD might feel different at different points in your cycle: Your symptoms may not stay consistent throughout the month. Intrusive thoughts might feel louder at one point, compulsions harder to resist at another, and then your OCD may feel more manageable again as your hormones continue to shift. 3️⃣ Your OCD symptoms may get worse BEFORE your period actually starts: You might notice intrusive thoughts getting louder or compulsions becoming harder to resist several days before your period. OCD symptoms can fluctuate during the premenstrual/luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. 4️⃣ Intrusive thoughts you thought you were doing better with can suddenly feel more believable: An old OCD theme might suddenly feel urgent again, or a thought you could normally let pass may feel impossible to ignore. You may find yourself checking, seeking reassurance, or ruminating more to try to feel certain. 5️⃣ You might start focusing WAY more on physical sensations: Cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, nausea, changes in discharge, or other period-related sensations can become something OCD latches onto. You might repeatedly check your body, Google symptoms, or analyze whether a sensation means something is wrong. If you’ve noticed your OCD changing around your period, you’re not the only one. If OCD is interfering with your life, know that it can get better. Book a free call with our team using the link in our bio to learn more or get started today. #ocd #ocdawareness #ocdproblems #intrusivethoughts #ocdrecovery
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