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gdjContributor
hey i’m 18 and im not actually sure what’s wrong with me im not diagnosed with anything except adhd but idk every now and then i just get hit with like being depressed for about week-2weeks ish and it’s really random and then it just fades and im so happy and normal for a while and it fades in and out and at first i thought my emotions were just fucked from my period but it’s kinda happening again and i don’t really tell anyone
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OM108Senior Contributor
@gdj
Welcome to the forum. Great you have reached out here to share your concerns. I hope you are able to connect with others who might be feeling the same way. It helps a lot to know others are here with you.
I know for myself that food can play a big role in how i feel and can also affect hormones, sleep and mood. Sounds like you already know that your emotions can be affected by the menstrual cycle...which in turn can be affected by diet, sleep and lifestyle. Maybe you can discover any connections there with how you have been feeling?
Sugar and food cravings can definitely push things out of balance....
How sugar affects your period - Nutritionist Resource (nutritionist-resource.org.uk)
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gdjContributor
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lavenderhazeSenior Contributor
Hey @gdj, it sounds really tough to go through those emotional ups and downs.
Like @OM108 mentioned, there can be different triggers for different people.
Have you noticed if there are any specific triggers or patterns that might be causing these shifts?
It’s great that you’re reaching out to talk about it—sometimes just sharing can help a lot.
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gdjContributor
I’m not entirely sure what triggers it, i’m only aware of once it starts the slightest things that happen cause me to be so emotional whether i get mad at everything or sad at everything, and i start to overthink so much and everywhere i go i feel so anxious to be there
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lavenderhazeSenior Contributor
That sounds really overwhelming, and it makes sense that feeling anxious and overthinking would make it even harder @gdj.
Have you tried keeping a journal or notes to track when these feelings start and what might be happening around that time? Sometimes identifying patterns can help.
What kind of coping strategies or self-care activities have you tried during these tough periods?
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gdjContributor
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lavenderhazeSenior Contributor
What kind of coping strategies or self-care activities have you tried in the past when you have felt this way @gdj? ❤️
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gdjContributor
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tymeModerator
Any helpful strategies @gdj ?
We recognise people may turn to smoking or self-harm, but can you think of anything else that works, but can be see as a helpful strategy? e.g. bike riding, sport, reading, movies?
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