pmdd and it's killing me!!?
958211
Hi there,\nI am yet to be officially diagnosed with PMDD, but I believe i have this condition. This is something i have been suffering with from the age of 13, I am now 28 unmarried with no children.\nI possess all of the symptoms pertaining to PMDD all but the Suicidal thoughts. It has been basically ruling and ruining my life for far too long. I have been to  so many Doctors, Psychologists, Healers and more recently a Naturopath, to try and help me alleviate some of these symptoms. I exercise, eat healthy, and have a loving family and beautiful supportive boyfriend, however still have these awful awful symptoms. I myself am going to the Doctor again tomorrow to ask for 50mg of Zoloft daily, I have done a lot of research in to this, and believe this is a start. I can't continue feeling the way i do, my behaviour is starting to take it's toll on my relationship and with work etc, I can't deal with it anymore and don't think i should have to... So fingers crossed the Zoloft will help. I sympathise, your certainly  not alone... Go and see your doctor... \nGood luck xx
600926
Have a chat to your doctor, they may be able to give you something that can control your moods.\nIt is perfectly natural and normal to have these feelings and I really do sympathise with you.\nEven my children know when to stay clear of mummy and that aint funny at all.\n\nI know it sounds ridiculous but have a bar of chocolate! It really does help because it has special chemicals in it that make you feel good (can't remember the scientific name)\n\nAs long as your loved ones are aware that you are suffering from PMS and you aint just shouting at them for no reason, they should forgive you and offer you some sympathy.\n\nGood luck x
732082
Are you sure your not pregnant?\n\nHave you been depressed or worried about anything even if its as far as world peace?\n\nCould it be that your just bored and maybe need to get a hobby or join an exercise club?\n\nSince you already sound as if you've accepted the fact that "something is wrong" with you then you must be worried and thats whats wrong!\n\nIt's good that your going to the doctor.  Try not to think about it very much until you there.  Perhaps he can run some tests and give you some more information.\n\nPerhaps your going through menopause?  It runs early in some famlies.\n\nPerhaps your taking some sort of medication already that is having a long term bad affect on you.\n\nMaybe you just need to STOP EATING SO MUCH and give yourself a cut off of 9 p.m. every day and if you haven't eaten by that time then you don't eat til the next morning?\n\nWhatever it is that your going to do g'head and do that because I feel that your going to be alright.  Hope that helps.\n\n.........think about it...................
20133
I don't know about the being pregnant part, but as for being off meds and managing, I do know how difficult that can be. I suggest going to support groups, finding other pregnant women with bipolar to talk to. Can help you feel more "normal" if they share that they're having the same thoughts and feelings as you. I'm a strong believer in therapy and meds as joint treatment. So if you're off meds, I'd make sure to do more therapy. I'm bipolar and take seroquel, effexor and lamictal. I'm going to try to have a baby in the upcoming year. So I'll probably have to go off the meds then. I hope it's not too bad, and I'm planning to talk to my friends/family up front about how much I'll be relying on them for support. I wish you the best and hope this helps a little.
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I'm currently teaching my man how to deal when I'm suffering from PMS. Men need know women really do suffer.. The mood swings are beyond a lady's control. \n\nJust dont have a smart mouth. This is the worse thing a man can do.\n\nDONT FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE\n\nAPOLOGIZE A LOT\n\nAPOLOGIZE FOR ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING\n\nAPOLOGIZE FOR NOT HAVING A PERIOD TOO\n\nAgree with her and tell her its OK and please please sympathize and empathize
421985
You should always talk to your doctor before taking any supplements but many women get relief by taking Evening Primrose Oil Capsules everyday, this helps with the hormonal changes that result from ovulation and menstruation.  Hang in there and don't give up, no one today should suffer from PMS :)
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contact me on supermorph@4druids.com, i have possibly an idea that could work, \n\nill explain by asking you more than one question and if  i get sufficient symptoms ill try my best to help you out,  do you yahoo! messenger? if so talk to me about it,  even msn or aol lol but you need to ask me about that as i don wanna put my id's on here sorry\n\ntake care,\ndez
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Although the actual cause of PMDD is not known, it is believed to be related to hormonal changes that occur before menstruation. There are more than 150 signs and symptoms attributed to PMDD, and every woman experiences different ones at different times. There seem to be socioeconomic and genetic factors that precipitate PMDD. Twin studies have demonstrated a positive correlation with heritability and PMDD symptoms. Anti-anxiety medications have been shown to help improve symptoms associated with PMDD. The most common symptoms include headache, swelling of ankles, feet, and hands, backache, abdominal cramps, heaviness or pain, bloating and/or gas, muscle spasms, breast tenderness, weight gain, recurrent cold sores, acne, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, food cravings, anxiety or panic, confusion, difficulty concentrating and forgetfulness, poor judgment, and depression.
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To reduce the pain?  See which works better - a bra that makes you not move at all, or no bra.  When I've had really sensitive breasts (just from PMSing and having my period every other week for a while) I just switched back and forth.  \n\nTake ibprofuen  Drink lots of water in case it's an infection.\n\nTake long hot baths, and try to relax.\n\nIf it's been going on this long, you need to go to the doctor.  Tell your parents how bad it is bothering you.  It's really bad for you to be having your sleep cycle so disturbed by pain.
549691
I can honestly say that I don't suffer from PMS that badly.  I get the cramps and sore breasts but my emotions never get the best of me.  My husband never knows when it's that time of the month unless I tell him.  I guess I am just fortunate that way.
864412
I know what you are going through....I am 51 and was diagnosed with PD two years ago.  The doctors (I've seen 3) don't tell you much (at least what to expect).  I believe that is because everyone has different symtoms and different degrees of systoms.  What I did was to go to the book store and get a book about Parkinson's Disease.  It was very informative.  Told me what I might be looking at "down the road".  Medication can help, although it takes some work to find what will work for you.  (I am in that process right now). It is a guessing game for you and the doctors....try until you find something that works for you.  Mine is getting progressively worse.  Started with my right hand shaking, then it progressed to the entire arm and now my right leg also shakes.  Stress makes it worse.  I have been in retail for the last 28 years and it is looking like I will probably have to stop working in the not too distant future.....can't keep up the pace.  Good luck to you and get as informed as you can.  There is an on line group that you can go to that will answer any questions that you may have now or in the future......check on line......
110513
I just had  baby, so I know what you mean with the weird hormone stuff. What I found works is to find a time to talk to him when you are not PMSing. Find a way for him to nicely let you know that you are making him mad/sad. Make sure that you won't be insulted or hurt by the way that he tells you. ie: don't say shut up/ your a b**** or anything like that. Then take a moment to go to another room, even if it's just the bathroom and breathe. Don't think about it and try to relax, meditate, or whatever works for you. After you have taken a bit of time away, you will probably feel better and be able to see the situation in a whole new perspective. This will also prevent you from further hurting your husband's feelings.
945169
OMIGOSH- have you taken a pregnancy test???     Sounds like your hormones are going craaaaaaazy!
258161
get yourself to the doctor--it is more than just a really bad case of menopause...it sounds very serious...
991397
I don't know what MMPI-2 is and apperantly no one else. But PMS itself can't really be diagnose, you just know that its a week before your period and everything makes you irritated, your bloating (if you have pants that fit perfectly before suddenly their tight or don't fit) sometimes you get cramps, PMS is said to be 80% emotional. If the person can't take Midol or other pills, she can try drinking a tea of "Ruda" the spanish folk know what plant that is (I don't know the translation), she can take the tea everyday and by 2 wks it will already start working and by a few months she won't need too much of it (it relaxes you and does other stuff to your system w/o side effects)
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okay first of all..don't say you must be PMSing that is the worst thing...personally i hate when guys say that...just act the same, yes she might be moody and miserable but if you love her enough just realize it comes with the package..don't do stupid things to annoy her just lay low for a week
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Ouchie hon..sorry you feel so lousy! I have had almost all of the symptoms of PCOS but my doctor never diagnosed it. I do what you are going through though. I don't go a day without plucking, shaving etc....I have had some tremendous abdominal pains. I have even had surgery twice to remove tumors. The first time I had tumors the size of large grapefruits and, the second time(yes, they grew back. And only 2 years apart) they were the size of softballs. Here it is 4 years later and I need it again.\n\nThe dark blood could mean you may have endometriosis in addition to the cysts. Endo is also known as having 'chocolate cysts'. These may have been bursting, or your ovarian cysts have been bursting. Hence all the pain and bleeding you have endured.\n\nWrite down any questions you may have and bring them with you to the doctor. Have a friend with you for moral support as well. It never helps to go through this alone. Hope you feel better soon hon..this is a toughie but, you'll get through it. Keep us posted!