This is very true
Mental illnesses can be triggered by mensturation
And bipolar and schizophrenia can occur after a woman has children
I had a freind who became bipolar after having children
And my symptoms get worse around period
I’ve never had children don’t plan on it happening in the future either. But during menstruation symptoms do get worse especially paranoia
Yes I find this the case with me too. Last time I had pms I heard voices. And my one pdoc said it’s best I don’t have kids as I may be high risk for postpartum psychosis and I believe this to be right as I don’t think I can take the stress of pregnancy and kids.
Me!
I love that there is finally attention for this. It took me years and years for psychiatrists to acknowledge that hormones affect psychosis.
I’m menstruating for the first time in 7 years. What a shock. My doctor told me I was in menopause. I noticed destabilization in my mood but thankfully no psychosis.
I understand…if the situation was good, i would LOVE to have another baby. But i wouldnt dare to, even if i had a partner. Childbirth and especially quitting breastfeeding did throw my off balance (though the situation being fearful played the biggest role). Also, i couldnt care for the kid fulltime.