Seeking advice from sisters dealing with PMDD and salah struggles during menstruation
Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I'm writing this because I'm honestly feeling pretty low and overwhelmed right now. One thing that's been hard is dealing with jealousy or hasad from others-it's happened more than once, and the effects can really hurt. But I'm trying to focus on respecting myself better and not letting people treat me poorly like they have in the past. Even so, the scars and pain from those times haven't fully gone away. I've learned the hard way to trust in Allah over people, and I'm totally fine with that, but it's not always easy. As a woman, I'm struggling with PMDD, and during menstruation when I can't perform salah, it feels like a major setback for my spirituality. I know I can still make dua, but it doesn't feel the same without the prayer-it's just not enough for me. The whole cycle, from the pre-menstrual phase through to post-menstruation, adds to the challenge, especially with periods being a time when salah isn't possible. It's frustrating that this topic is often seen as taboo in our Muslim communities, when it's a real, ongoing issue for so many women. Because of that, it's tough to find helpful advice online or in person about how to cope. I'm asking the sisters out there: if you've faced similar experiences with PMDD and menstruation affecting your salah and overall well-being, could you share how you managed? I'm really looking for practical solutions, coping methods, or anything that helped you overcome these issues. Jazakillahu khayran in advance.