For women on antidepressants only: Do you still feel the mood changes of PMS?
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Its normal I'm on celexa and I still get it.  It has to do with your hormones.  They still to this day don't understand PMS. \n\nTroubling physical and emotional symptoms that occur between the time of ovulation and the first days of the menstrual period are called premenstrual symptoms. Premenstrual symptoms that interfere with relationships or responsibilities are called premenstrual syndrome (PMS).\n\nPMS has a wide variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that vary greatly from woman to woman and from cycle to cycle. Symptoms may range from mild to severe. The most common physical symptoms of PMS are water retention, breast tenderness, and weight gain. Common emotional and behavioral symptoms include depression, irritability, and mood swings.\n\nWhile there is no cure for PMS, many women can improve their symptoms by getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol and caffeine intake, and reducing stress. Nonprescription pain relievers can help reduce some symptoms. Prescription medications may be necessary for women who have severe PMS that significantly interferes with their lives on a regular basis.
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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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Oh, honey, I am so sorry!  This is exactly why I had to go off the pill.  You would think it would make you more even-tempered, but NO.  At least not in my case, and apparently not in yours, either!  That's not to say I don't still have PMS ... but one thing that helps is being able to know what it is.  When you know you're reaching that time of the month, prepare yourself & your family!  As soon as I can tell myself (and my family) that I'm in a foul mood due to PMS, I feel like I can better control it.  Other than that, I would say you can ask your dr. if it's okay to take things like St. John's Wort, or if he has other suggestions.  He may suggest a lower dose of the pill, but it sounds like you've already tried that.  But he may have other suggestions as well.  I feel for you ... it's not fun for anybody!
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Approximately 3 to 9 percent of women experience premenstrual changes so severe they can't keep up their daily routines. Some experts say these women suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition characterized by intense emotional and physical symptoms that occur between ovulation and menstruation. In other words, PMDD is like supercharged PMS, and is thought by some to be a subtype of depressive disorder. \n\nPMDD symptoms include: \n\n* Markedly depressed mood. A symptom of MDD is depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day. \n\n* Decreased interest in usual activities. One criterion for MDD is markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all activities. \n\n* Lethargy, fatigability or lack of energy. Similarly, patients with MDD have fatigue or loss of energy. \n\n* Hypersomnia or insomnia--also symptoms of MDD. \n\nFrom: \nhttp://www.apa.org/monitor/oct02/pmdd.html\n\nTreatment can include non-pharmacological--relaxation, light therapy, cognitive-behavioral treatment. There is some evidence for a variety of medical treatments--calcium, evening primrose oil, antidepressants, hormones, and others. Read about detailed treatment discussion at http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3357.htm\n\nThis is worth a discussion with your physician. OB/GYN physicians are often good with this. Especially helpful if you have kept track of the symptoms, when they occur, and how it affects you.\n\nThere are some support groups for women with pmdd, and you might want to check those out. There are several discussion forums on the Internet, which can sometimes be helpful reading, although remember that anybody can post to these and you can't always know if the information is accurate or not:\nhttp://pmdd.proboards20.com/index.cgi\n\nThere is also a forum for men who are partners of women with pmdd:\nhttp://www.network54.com/Forum/283990/\n\nHope these resources are helpful to you. Get some assistance with this. It will make a big difference.
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It is not usual case while you are on antidepressants to experience depression( at least the severe episodes).First,the antidepressants to give the desired effect you must take them usually at least for 3 to 4 weeks.If you still feel depressed after that period,it's possible that the specialist might change the medicine for you for obtaining the results.Please,take into account that one of the most frequent mistakes made of patient is to seize taking the drugs without even alert the specialist.In brief,if you are on the proper antidepressants it's not likely the depression to "haunt" you..
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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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yes there are mood swings. May be due to the hormone imbalance at that time..
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yes it can have depression from it - remember that all these pill deal with hormonal changes and it can effect your mental status
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Pms? or you're experiencing depression, talk to a doctor.
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I was told by my Dr. that Yasmin actually helps with PMS. I get the same way you do the week before my period.\nI've only been on it for almost a month, but so far I haven't bitten anyones head off or wanted to jump off a cliff, LOL and my period should be here anytime. Maybe it does help, something to look into.
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Believe it or not.  We get PMS too.  Sorry about that.
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I am 43 years old, and I used to lose at least 1 day a month from work because of sever PMS... Not to mention, I made my whole family's life a living HELL!  Not only was I suffering from PMS, but I am also pre-menopausal as well!  Hot flashes, you name it!  I was introduced to an all natural wellness system by a friend of mine, and since I have been using it, the PMS and Hot Flashes are COMPLETELY GONE!\n\nContact me for more information\n\nTina Hodges\nVisaluslhp@yahoo.com
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well, i feel like mine will never stop. i was on meds for years, then i was taken off of them, and now i feel as crazy and depressed as ever. it's a chemical imbalance in the brain, and that might not always be fixable. emotional depression is fixable, and chemical can be, but sometimes it's not. just the draw of the hand i guess.
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It's not really a normal part of PMS more like a symptom of PND (Pre-menstural Depression).  There are various strategies for coping with it many of which are diet or vitamin/mineral based.  The link below will be able to tell you much, much more...\n\nGood Luck.
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I took Prozac in 1994 for depression.\nIt took about 4 weeks to take full effect, but when it did, I lost 40 lbs. in 3 months!!!\nI really felt like exercising and keeping my life very active every day! \nI didn't eat much; the medication took my appetite away.\nI felt very happy and energetic!\nI saw things in life very vivid and optimistic.\nI wish that I could have stayed on Prozac, but when I had lost all of that weight, my brain and body started to work overload.  I found out, after a manic episode, that I really had Bipolar Disorder!!!  \nWow.\nI would highly recommend Prozac, however, for depression.  It really took my blues away and then some.\nGood luck.  Be patient.
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yes, but my horomones are still raging before, during, and after...i turn even more sex crazy during my period...no pms though
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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.