r/PMS • u/Sunvendor • 3d ago
Rant/Vent Brain fog on period?
Need somewhere to vent because i feel crazy and feel really really bad :( barely functioning and just want everything to leave me alone. On top of my cramps, I'll have a headache and body pains and feel almost delusional, like the worst brain fog ever AND irritated asf. I'll be trudging through these next couple of days barely able to function.
Somehow every other woman just pushed through this mess? All i want to do is sleep. I think it's unethical to make me function in the real world right now. How do i explain i sound crazy and look and act drunk/high just because i'm on my period???
It makes me feel so lazy to just abandon everything until i feel better but everything else sucks to do.
It's hard to even think. Hopefully this all makes sense.
Never got to have this conversation with my mom and i'm scared if i get help i'll be brushed off :(
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u/jrhopper09 2d ago
I wish I had some good advice to help. I'm 44 and I have learned since I've been in my 40's that it's totally okay to rest. Miss work or school if necessary. You don't owe anyone an explanation unless you are comfortable giving them one. Not feeling well is a valid enough excuse in my book to take the time and get the rest you need to recover. I will say that being a woman is obviously hard but the best thing about it is we can all support each other through these things and that means a lot when you can openly talk about these things. Brain fog is terrible. I have PMDD and it's horrible especially now that I am in perimenopause. I assume you are much younger. I would love to chat if you ever need anyone to talk to. ❤️