I've never had good luck with birth control (makes me crazier, believe it or not) and I have tried a ton of different kinds...so I can't help there. I have heard others say mirena is good because you usually don't have your period on it. I tried seasonale for a while and liked it but it made me gain massive weight and also have thyroid issues.

I try to use really good self care strategies during that time of the month - minimal caffeine, tryptophan to sleep, I also up my calcium and magnesium supplements and get plenty of rest and try to exercise every day. Also just make sure my calendar is as free as possible of stressful events and ask my husband to help me if I am feeling overwhelmed.