[Sujin]

Hi, just wondering if any ladies here suffer from PMDD. I don't know if I do or not, because it's not like I have major mood swings every single month. This past month has been pure hell though, for about the past 2 weeks I have felt depressed, and every little thing has been bothering me. I also was having a hard time sleeping, or staying asleep, and this only added to my feeling out of sorts. The other day I had so much anger that I felt I couldn't control it, and I just isolated myself and took a valium to calm down.

My question is, when you have PMDD is it consistent every single month? Or does it alternate, or even skip a few months? Normally I feel a little down and out before my period, but this month was so bad I actually considered checking myself in to the hospital. I rode it out though, and yesterday I started my period. It's like a black cloud has been lifted off of me. I feel like myself again, but I am dreading next month because I'm afraid of feeling like this again. Like I said, it doesn't happen to this extreme every month. Oh well, if anyone has any experience with this disorder I'd love your input!

By the way, I do have a few issues going on that have been bothering me, and I have been diagnosed with "situational depression" in the past, so maybe these things have contributed. Thanks!

Sujin

[Rhapsody]

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Hi, just wondering if any ladies here suffer from PMDD.

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YES..... I have PMDD - that is actually what brought me to PC about seven months ago.... I was looking for some support during those lows in which I wanted to take my own life for one week every month.

To answer some of your question:

1.) when you have PMDD is it consistent every single month?
> > > > > NO, with the help of Celexa I have been given some months of FREEDOM.

2.) does it alternate, or even skip a few months?
> > > > YES, there are some months that I am as normal as I was before I got my first period and then there are other months that I am highly irritable, don't like people or just want to scream.... the death wish months are far and few in between with the help of my mood swing / anxiety medicine.

........... and I too have depression and it does indeed make the PMDD even worse.

Please feel FREE to ask ME any more questions or concerns YOU may have.... for I have been dealing with PMDD for many years now.
BTW - know that PMDD will usually only get worse over time without the help of some hormone / mood swing medicine, please do not suffer unnecessarily when there is medical help available.


LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[Rhapsody]

P.S.

To locate other THREADS written on the FORUM concerning PMDD.... just go to the search box in the top right corner and type in PMDD.... plus see the link below for articles that PC personally has on this topic.

LoVe,
Rhapsody -

http://psychcentral.com/search/searc...s=pmdd&x=0&y=0

[mrb020377]

i wonder if my anxiety could be PMDD as well..... before my period I fell very un restful, i am extremely grouchy and irritable.... i cry very easy, i get angry at the drop of a hat. then i become so sad and depressed feeling. i have more panic attack feelings before my period i guess i should talk to my doctor

[Sujin]

Thank you, Rhapsody! I really appreciate your response. I will talk to my doctor when I go in a couple of weeks. I haven't felt that depressed in a couple of years, and then when it hit me it really scared me! Thanks again, and thanks for the link too. Take care!

Love,
Sujin

[Sujin]

Hi Mrb,

I'm sorry you have been having these symptoms too. They sure can be hard to deal with! Maybe we can start a club, and Rhapsody can be our leader!

Love,
Sujin

[Rhapsody]

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i wonder if my anxiety could be PMDD as well..... before my period I fell very un restful, i am extremely grouchy and irritable.... i cry very easy, i get angry at the drop of a hat. then i become so sad and depressed feeling. i have more panic attack feelings before my period i guess i should talk to my doctor

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My layman's description of PMDD is............... PMS on STEROIDS (10 x over) and with a DEATH WISH.

Eeek!! - but true....
LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[Rhapsody]

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Sujin said:
Maybe we can start a club, and Rhapsody can be our leader!

Love,
Sujin

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YEAH let the NUT case LADY be the leader of more NUTS.................. if but only one week out of every month - lol.

Thanks for the compliment (i think - lol)
LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[mrb020377]

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(laughing)


YEAH let the NUT case LADY be the leader of more NUTS.................. if but only one week out of every month - lol.

Thanks for the compliment (i think - lol)
LoVe,
Rhapsody -

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I would let you be the leader any day

[Sujin]

Lol, yes I did mean it as a compliment! Now, to think of a name for the club...



Love,
Sujin

guess what? a company has come out with a chocolate bar (i'll find out the name) that is touted as being very effective for your problem. my daughter is going to try it. i'll try to find it, in my files, and post it tomorrow. if i don't, PM me and pinch me....love, pat

[Sujin]

Now that sounds like a good thing to me! I LOVE chocolate! Thanks, Pat!

Love,
Sujin

[Rhapsody]

Dear Sujin,

A large DARK CHOCOLATE HERSHEY'S BAR will do the same thing.... and guess what I have been eating 2-3 squares per day during my period for a few years now and it was actually PRESCRIBED by my DOCTOR to help with the PMDD (and meds).... Gotta Love That!

But I am still interested in finding out more INFO on this new Chocolate BAR.... hope it taste as good as Hershey.


LoVe,
Rhapsody -

[Sujin]

Hi Rhapsody,

I remember you telling me about the dark chocolate, and it really does work! It should be interesting to hear what the new candy bar is all about, too. I wonder what the difference is?

Love,
Sujin

[Maven]

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I wonder what the difference is?

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Probably the price, LOL!

[Rhapsody]

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I wonder what the difference is?

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Probably the price, LOL!

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Good one................................................. -

i cannot find the e.mail that came to me about the chocolate. i'll ask my oldest. if anyone knows, she will....xoxoxo pat

Boy do I ever suffer from PMDD (for years). I have the horriable mood swings every month 2 weeks before my period. Some months worse that others, but I haven't skipped any months.
One thing that has helped SO MUCH is that I take Sarafem just 2 weeks before my period, and nothing once my period starts. It had keep me sane all year! But the chocolate bar sounds like it could help too, it certainly can't hurt (except my waistline) LOL

[Rhapsody]

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One thing that has helped SO MUCH is that I take Sarafem just 2 weeks before my period, and nothing once my period starts. It had keep me sane all year!

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Yeah.... I use to take Sarafem and it worked good - but I had to go off it after my insurance stopped covering it.
NOW - I am on Celexa (20 mg per day) and it has proven to be even better for me - w00t w00t.

.............. Good Luck

LoVe,
Rhapsody -