Emotional sensitivity before your period
When small things feel unbearable in the days before your period, rejection sensitivity, tearfulness, and self-criticism.
A comment that would roll off you on another day lands like proof that something is wrong. You may cry easily, snap at people you care about, or withdraw because everything feels too much.
Emotional sensitivity before a period is not weakness. Hormonal shifts can amplify stress responses, especially if you already carry anxiety, ADHD, or a harsh inner critic.
Therapy offers a place to understand your cycle, reduce shame about hard weeks, and build practical support, without pretending the pattern is all in your head.