I’m Not Crying! My Estrogen Just Crashed
Ever feel like you’re barely holding it together one week, and totally fine the next? Like your brain is betraying you over a lost sock or a text that just felt… off?
You’re not losing it.
You’re losing estrogen.
And that crash? It can take your energy, your resilience, and your ability to handle life with it.
Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Estrogen doesn’t just control your cycle. It boosts serotonin (your “I’ve got this” neurotransmitter), supports memory, and helps regulate how your body handles stress.
So when it takes a nosedive in the days before your period, or at random in perimenopause, so does your emotional buffer.
Suddenly:
You’re crying during a commercial
You feel like a bloated sponge in a too-tight bra
You’re convinced your life is falling apart… again
Spoiler: your life probably isn’t crumbling. But your estrogen is.
Is It an Estrogen Crash… or Something Else?
Ask yourself:
Do these symptoms hit around the same time every cycle?
Does everything feel bigger, sadder, louder, more overwhelming?
Do you feel better within a few days (until next time)?
If yes, this might not be you. It might be your hormone rhythm.
5 Things You Can Do When You're Falling Apart
Feed your brain – Healthy fats, protein, and magnesium help buffer the emotional dip.
Don’t overschedule – Build in space during your ragey/puffy/weepy week.
Track your pattern – Knowing when it’s coming makes it less scary.
Stay hydrated + skip the salt bombs – Estrogen drops increase fluid retention.
Cancel the self-blame – This isn’t a weakness. It’s a wave. Ride it with better tools.
What Your Doctor Might Miss
Most conventional providers chalk this up to moodiness or hand you the pill. But this is a hormone misfire, not a character flaw. Ask your provider about:
Estradiol testing (during your luteal phase)
Cortisol + neurotransmitter patterns
Support options beyond antidepressants
Or skip the waitlist! I’ll help you get labs and a plan that actually makes sense.
You don’t need to tough it out. You need someone who understands your cycle and your symptoms.
Your estrogen might dip but your standards shouldn’t.
Let’s rebuild your rhythm.
