Mine used to be awful. Cramps on day 2 would leave me laying in my room, screaming in pain. Also for the week before I would get suicidal. I have noticed in about a third to a half my hospitalizations I would start my period after a few days and then magically the "depression" and irritability would go away.
Last year I got the Nexplanon implant. I like it. I dont have to think about taking it every day (and go through pharmacies and such). It makes my periods lighter and easier to deal with, although last time I had it, it lasted almost three weeks. Didn't really mind it though because it didn't come with all the shite it usually does.