How did you realize it was not normal?

Hi all! I am almost 23 and each time my period comes around it is absolutely awful. I feel so sick and nauseous all day. The cramps are so painful, on the verge of balling up all day. I am having bad hot flashes. I get dizzy and feel almost bedridden at during this time. It lasts a good 2 days at-least before it becomes more manageable. I would skip out on school/work sometimes because of how bad I’d feel.

I know these are all common symptoms of periods but I just feel like it has gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. I don’t know if it’s normal for it to be this bad or if I am over reacting? I don’t want to go to the doctors and get laughed at or completely dismissed as I haven’t had a good history with them ever believing what I say and it’s always been a waste of money.

It’s just gotten to be so bad and I absolutely hate this time every month and not sure what to do 🥲, I didn’t really know where else to ask. Thank you for any help or info! Just curious what your alls experiences were in realizing it’s not normal!