I have terrible PMS, I cry, I get very angry, and I'm extremely mooded and Depressed.  What can help me?
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chocolate,hot bath or shower,more chocolate,2-3 glasses wine,even more chocolate,abdomen rubbed with oil by bf,and finally,most importantly,chocolate.BTW did I mention chocolate?
910604
hormones unfortunaly can affect some women a great deal.  if a woman seems to have a great deal of emotional problems related to her hormones she should see a doctor there are things that can be done to help out.  there are also things she can do on her own to help such as eating lots of fresh fruits and vegitables daily all month longs all the time, getting plently of clean water, avoiding too much salt and avoiding high fat and maintaining a healthy body weight.
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I was diagnosed with Bipolar a couple years ago. I've been put on different medications ,ect. None of which truely worked for me. Side effects :( either was zoned out, uber hyper, or had tremors. I actually have done better with out pills then with them. I think it depends on the case. I used to cry almost everyday, mood swings within minutes, suicidal thoughts. Now im fine.Though, i still have my moodiness, from extremely happy to depressed from time to time. You never know if its just Hormones , a phase. If you go to a psychiatrist, of course they are gonna put you on anti depressants. Try relying on yourself, and if you get suicidal thoughts,know that there are people who care about you  and would be extremely disappointed if you were gone.Try talking to a regular counselor about this or a doctor.
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there are a number of things that may improve your general mood. But if you have depression you need to deal with it as well as the cause of it.\n\nIf you feel like you can't talk to your Doctor about it, register with a new one. Explain what you are feeling and they will support you.
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pads can help. if your periods are really heavy, you might need to see a doctor.
332170
are you about 19 and are you a clever girl?\nif so, it's somehow natural,\nclever kids are mostly like this, yet :\n--Exercise\n--listen to music and dance\n--talk easily about what you feel to a good therapist.(ask others if they know one)they can be of great help cause sometimes body really needs certain chemical elements.remember it's SO important not to let the bad moods get permanent.\n--try to have good friends.\n---and talk to God, who is the greatest help.
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An angry temper is often associated with depressive symptoms. There is a supplement called; "5 HTP",... which you may find helpful for this. You can find it in most any vitamin/supplement store. You will need to give a week or so of daily intake to determine if it is helping or not.
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1. Talk to your doctor. They can help you figure out what is wrong, and if needed get you some medication to level you out.\n\n2. Exercise. It is proven that exercise improves your mood. It always works for me.\n\n3. Talk to your parents, a friend, or a counselor or psychiatrist. It always helps to talk about whats bothering you and get someone else's perspective.
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Take some prescribe medication and combine that with real good psychologist.  One who would be able to help you working through your emotional problems if you have any.  The important thing is you have to really want to be cure.  If you want to really be cure you will make the effort to work through all emotions.
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There are a dozen or more symptoms of PMS, ranging from physical (sore breasts, bloating) to emotional (crying uncontrollably, turning into b*tch queen of the universe - um, I mean, irritability). So far, they haven't figured out exactly what causes PMS, and therefore don't know exactly how to treat it. There's a good link below about PMS.\n\nPersonally, I've found that for my BQotU tendencies, taking Vitex (Chastetree Berry) daily makes a huge difference. You can get it at GNC or through drugstore.com (I like Nature's Way brand). You have to take it all the time, like a vitamin supplement, not just during PMS. It takes a couple of months to kick in, but once it does, you'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel. I took it for a couple of years and then stopped about a year ago. In the last few months I've had the ugly monster rear its head, so I've started taking it again.
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Well, I would just say that patience is the most important thing and knowing that her moods will not last forever helps a lot.  When she does get angry, try not to argue with her, but at the same time, do not patronize her either.  The best thing to do would be to try and stay a good distance away.  Seriously, if she gets really irritated and angry over seemingly nothing, just act interested but do not get drawn into the argument.  While you may still be stewing over the matter, she has gotten over it.  But, I would say, just patience, try to be extra helpful around the house and make sure there is always lots of chocolate as that will help a lot too.\n\nHere is a really good website that explains PMS symptoms.
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perhaps admitting you have a problem and calling your doctor. Sometimes you cant help but feel depressed and have anxiaty (?) It may be a chemical imbalace. Might not have anything to do with you directly.
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Meditation is one good solution for anger/depression as it relaxes the body and mind.15 minutes of meditation in the morning can change the way you take each day.This is my personal best, cuz am experiencing it.\n\nAnd when you get angry,try to calm yourself by telling your inner self to cool it or calm down.......believe me it helps,after all our body does listen to us\n\n\nSix Simple Steps to Help Fight Depression by Dr.O'Connor\n\n• Get help. Don't be ashamed of needing medication, and don't give up until you find something that helps. And see a therapist.\n• Identify your feelings and moods. Depression is a self-destructive effort to avoid feeling. Accept that emotions are natural and helpful. Learn that mood changes don't come "out of the blue" — they are always started by an event, a memory, a dream. Use the Mood Journal to identify what starts your mood changes.\n• Challenge depressed thinking. People with depression remember and blame themselves for bad events, while they forget about and give others credit for good events. Their low expectations mean they often don't prepare adequately and give up too easily. Worst, they think they are essentially different — damaged somehow — from other people. These are all learned habits of thought that can be unlearned. Pay attention to your assumptions and beliefs.\n• Let others know. Depressives fear intimacy more than most people. We put on masks for the world, because we believe our true selves to be shameful, unworthy. But this belief is wrong. When we're with someone we can trust, sharing our thoughts and feelings — even if they seem unimportant — is good for us.\n• Take care of your self. Learn to pay attention to messages from your body. Depressives abuse themselves by not eating right, not exercising, then expecting to work 12 hours straight. They will deny a minor ache or pain until they have an ulcer or a chronic back condition. Take time for moderate exercise, eat healhy but delicious meals, and allow yourself some pleasure in life.\n• Practice detachment. We spend far too much time and effort trying to control things that aren't worth the struggle. Many things that worry us are really unimportant; we've just gotten overinvolved and lost our bearings. We may find that we're trying to change things that we realistically cannot change. Instead of battering your head against a brick wall, learn to walk away.
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PMS.\n\n"What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?\nUp to 85% of women normally have one or more troubling physical and emotional symptoms between the time they ovulate and the first days of their menstrual period.1 These are called premenstrual symptoms. When premenstrual symptoms interfere with your relationships or responsibilities, they are called premenstrual syndrome (PMS). \n\nWhile some women first have PMS in their teens or 20s, others don't until their 30s. PMS can come and go during your reproductive years; you may find that your symptoms worsen as you approach perimenopause, in your late 30s or 40s.\n\nPMS occurs only in women who ovulate during their monthly menstrual cycle. Women who do not ovulate—because of pregnancy, menopause, or taking birth control pills—do not have PMS symptoms. However, many do have similar hormone-related symptoms. \n\nWhat causes PMS?\nPMS is linked to changes in the endocrine system, which produces hormones that control the menstrual cycle. Because the female endocrine system is so complex, medical experts don't fully understand the chain of events that causes premenstrual symptoms to be severe in some women and not in others.\n\nThe one direct cause that is known to affect some women is genetic: Many women with PMS have a close family member with a history of PMS.1\n\nWhat are typical premenstrual symptoms?\nPMS consists of a wide variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Symptoms vary greatly from woman to woman and can range from mild to severe. \n\nCommon physical symptoms include breast swelling and tenderness, bloating, water retention, weight gain, acne, food cravings, sleep changes, lack of energy, lessened sexual desire, and pain, such as headaches, migraines, aching joints or muscles, cramps, and low back pain.\n\nCommon emotional symptoms include depression, sadness, hopelessness, anger, irritability, anxiety, and mood swings. Many women also notice that they feel less alert and less able to concentrate.\n\nCommon behavioral symptoms include withdrawal from family and friends, and physical or verbal aggression."
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Serious mood swings happen to women.  Hormones fluctuate, and it effects everything from mood to how our bodies feel.  Yes, it does have to do with the women's mensrual cycle, though don't ever bring that up.  Different hormones do different things to our bodies at different times of the month.  And it gets really frustrating.  We can go from being in a good mood to wanting to cry in just a minute.  Of course, all women are different.  This effects women on different levels.  It's worse for some than others.  \nWhen a girl is going through this, remember that she can't help it.  You need to be extra nice and respectful of her, and don't make fun of her.  For most girls, don't mention PMS or anything.  We don't really want the world knowing what our bodies are doing.  Just be really nice to her, and don't take offence if it backfires.  Hope this helps!
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I would suggest a medical work up first to rule out any underlying condition. Some conditions, such as those that deal with the thyroid gland can have a profound effect on emotions. A common symptom is severe mood swings. If a medical evaluation does not find anything, then your physician can refer you to the proper specialist. Good luck.
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anxiety is commonly correlated to depression. I'm not so sure that pms would cause anxiety. and it depends... is it situational anxiety or generalized anxiety? have you been depressed for awhile? did the depression cause the onset of anxiety or did the anxiety cause the onset of the depression? either way, you should talk to a doctor, preferably a psychologist. they'll help you out!