Hi there. 5 months into my TFC journey and cycle tracking, I am ready to seek professional advice to better support my health.
I have been diagnosed with PCOS for ~10 years. I now see there are additional areas of my life that I would like a practitioner’s input on:
– Severe low moods in the week leading up to my period (PMDD?)
– Anxiety is there every day, just more heightened during certain weeks in my cycle than others (I’ve done psychotherapy, should I explore a psychiatrist’s assessment?)
– Sensory sensitivities have and continue to play a major role in my life and relationships. I can sometimes only regulate myself by listening to instrumental music. I live with roommates and the sound of chewing, utensils/plates, etc. particularly right when I wake up dysregulates me and I often choose to isolate in my room to calm down and come back to a grounded place. (Should I prioritize seeing an occupational therapist to get an Autism assessment?)
I know I have to make this decision by myself, and would appreciate input on the model I’m choosing to get myself there:
Desired Result: I gain more understanding on my health and learn to better support my wellbeing.
C: I have options on which practitioner to reach out to.
T: I can start with the path that feels most urgent/important, and then experiment until I get to a stage where I feel more educated about my health.
F: Relief that I don’t have to figure out the “right answer”
A: TBD, but hoping its to reach out to a practitioner.