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Yes i know i already suffer from anxiety however why is it when i get my period my anxiety skyrockets?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Fluid retention?: Hormonal reason. Reduce your fluid intake for couple of days before periods

Answered 6/26/2017

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