12: Heightened OCD and weird habits we do in HA

A common complaint from women during Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is that they experience compulsive thoughts and behaviors, brain fog, and increased emotional stress. Because Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is so understudied, there is lack of education for medical professionals on the true signs and symptoms that come with being in HA.Women are chalking up their heightened OCD and even ADHD as their new normal- without being told of the connection to their missing period!!Listen to today’s episode as I talk about the mechanism behind how having Hypothalamic Amenorrhea can contribute to, yes, even OCD and ADHD.Reference Article: https://doi.org/10.1155/crps/2908673 I hope this episode reaches those of you at home who are going through period loss, restrictive eating patterns, and exercise addiction & have come to realize that Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) maybe what you’re dealing with. I hope that I can be a resource to you ❤️Rebecca Pinho RN, NTP🩸Resources and 1:1 Period recovery coaching➡️💻My website: www.holisticperiodrecovery.com📺YouTube: Becca Pinho📸Instagram:@holisticperiodrecovery💌Email: [email protected]#hypothalamicamenorrhea #periodloss #periodrecovery #hormonehealth #fertilityawareness