I’ve (34) been diagnosed with PMDD for about eight years. I’m lucky that my symptoms are mostly tolerable and with extra rest, pain meds, etc I can usually function. I recently got out of a very toxic, traumatic, emotionally abusive relationship with a suspected narcissist. I noticed that my luteal phase directly after my last conversation with my ex was one of the absolute WORST I’ve ever had. I felt like I had completely lost my mind and I had no will to live or any hope for the future. Then, on about cycle day 3-4, after a really good EMDR session, I was suddenly feeling happy, energetic, and balanced. I felt overjoyed to be rid of my ex!

Has anyone else experienced an uptick in symptoms and/or severity following a trauma or highly emotional experience? I’m nervous as I’m heading into my second luteal phase after going no contact with my ex and I’m scared for what emotions could come up. Will I get back to “PMDD normal” as I continue to heal from the trauma?