Been a member of this group for some months now, and I've seen posts on BPD symptoms worsening around the period, so I wanted to bring PMDD to all of your attention in case some of you haven't heard of it. It is PMS on steroids, and since there have been posts on bad periods, and since we with BPD are already sensitive, I was thinking maybe we could be prone to it like other disorders, and if you feel like things are dangerously worse at that time, please look into PMDD. I had been originally misdiagnosed with bipolar because of the cycles, I was taking medications for a condition I didn't have and wondering why I wasn't getting better. The symptoms can start up to 2 weeks before the bleeding starts, mine usually start at 1 1/2, and they last until the third-fourth day after bleeding starts. If you suspect you could have it, write down your emotions and reactions on a calendar. Pay attention to the timing and frequency of self harm/suicide attempts/calling into the suicide hotline. PMDD worsens as time goes on, you'd want to get it addressed quickly if you think you have it. BPD mixed with PMDD is a deadly combination, the possibility of thinking you could have it shouldn't be ignored. Take care of yourselves, sisters. 💜