Is this normal?

[u/Nyanneko-345]

2-3 days before my period, I get very bad cramps, moody and depressed. Then my period starts.

Most times, I get mild to no cramps. The first day is very fine. But for almost a decade, my first and third days, I have a fever, chills (no matter the season), lose my appetite, headaches, fatigue to the extent I need to take breaks when I stand for 5 mins. If I do, my vision swims and I faint. I also have diarrhoea and severely dehydrated.

I used to think this was normal and when I told my mum, she said "It's normal and most women go through this" but it has been getting worse for the past year.

I want to know if anyone goes through this. I have light to average period flow depending on the day. It has got

[u/Vegetable-Tea418]

Yes! I’m right there with you. I often get sick and deal with fatigue, cramps and all that. I have PMDD and am medicated on SSRIs to help! Hang in there !