Those who menstruate - usually I notice a spike in energy after my period but this time round I feel like a zombie… brain fog, achey, no energy, no motivation. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it ‘normal’?

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There’s more research coming out these days that shows ADHD symptoms can be significantly impacted by hormone changes and menstruation. I don’t know all the details off the top of my head but I definitely encourage you to do some googling. Made me feel way less insane about my symptoms worsening with my cycle.

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That may also be PMDD, it’s a common comorbidity for adhd

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Are there any other symptoms or external factors? Like if you are having a stressful week or have cold or fever or depressed about something specific then you might not feel the uptick on mood right after periods.

Increased sugar if you’re usually not eating sugar could definitely cause these symptoms. I never noticed it specifically after periods.

Can I ask how old you are?

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A friend of mine adjusts her dosage during her time of the month so there's definitely a hormonal component to it.

Interesting, I’ve not yet started medication

lol I am wondering how many men are anonymously responding to this after some Google searches

I do, but it’s because I’m having thyroid issues.

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