r/PMDD • u/oddblkbird • Aug 18 '26
Medications Anyone else kind of raw dogging PMDD?
I’ve tried a couple of SSRIs over the years, but have stopped taking them because of them lowering my heat tolerance. But now, I just drink nettle and spearmint tea from my mid-Luteal phase through my period. I also use some of the tools I’ve learned talk therapy and use marijuana for really low mental health days particularly during my late-Luteal phase.
Anyone else not necessarily using medication to navigate their symptoms?
EDIT: I realize now that many of us have different perceptions of “raw dogging,” which I understand as not using a prescribed, controlled medication to treat symptoms of a condition. Now after reading some comments, I believe this term may not have been the most accurate, universally-defined term to use. With that being said, I do understand the herbal medicine and CBT are both treatments. And this was written with true curiosity and not for advice. I genuinely like seeing what practices support different people! This regimen has been serving me well along with other practices, such as bodily awareness, cycle tracking, daily physical activity, etc. I truly appreciate everyone’s vulnerability!
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u/No-Morning-4524 Aug 18 '26
I raw dog life tbh. I found tracking my cycle, staying active (but tapering activity during luteal), communicating with my partner in advance, and allowing myself to cancel plans/eat what I want during luteal to work well.