My mood swings are caused by my period... need advice

Jan 31, 2012 at 03:13 AM

Before my period is due, I cry a lot. My moods are up and down. I cut myself too because of my mood swings. I guess it is hormones but it is annoying. I am on it now and I feel fine. I'm not crying. Is there anything I can do? I am fed up with experiencing bad mood swings before my period is due.

TerryL · Jan 31, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Hi happyc--if it is hormonal you should check with an ob-gyn. Best wishes!!

Jan 31, 2012 at 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TerryL

Hi happyc--if it is hormonal you should check with an ob-gyn. Best wishes!!

Thank you. It might be hormonal. I have experienced this so many times and I know it has something to do with hormones. Should I go to the doctor about it? I think I should.

googley · Jan 31, 2012 at 02:26 PM

I have the same thing. I become so emotional the two or so days before my period. I become agitated and depressed and angry. It is awful.

Jan 31, 2012 at 05:10 PM

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I have the same thing. I become so emotional the two or so days before my period. I become agitated and depressed and angry. It is awful.

I don't become depressed or angry. I just cry so much. But I am sorry about what you are going through.

Jan 31, 2012 at 05:35 PM

Only you can decide if you want to medicate it or just accept it for what it is and make concessions for that time of the month.

Personally (due to a lot of allergic and adverse reactions) I don't like to medicate for any reason unless absolutely necessary, so when I start feeling cranky, dyspeptic, weepy, and crabby, I tend to withdraw from the company of others until after I've started and am feeling better.

Of course, I still have to go to work and have to constantly remind myself that YES, this is what's going on, and NO I cannot take it out on others.

Hope you find what works best for you whatever you decide to do!

Feb 01, 2012 at 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenCloud

Only you can decide if you want to medicate it or just accept it for what it is and make concessions for that time of the month.

Personally (due to a lot of allergic and adverse reactions) I don't like to medicate for any reason unless absolutely necessary, so when I start feeling cranky, dyspeptic, weepy, and crabby, I tend to withdraw from the company of others until after I've started and am feeling better.

Of course, I still have to go to work and have to constantly remind myself that YES, this is what's going on, and NO I cannot take it out on others.

Hope you find what works best for you whatever you decide to do!

You are right maybe I have to be on my own when I'm on it. Then I wouldn't upset anyone.

googley · Feb 01, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Thanks Happy Cheeks,
I know one thing that helps me is if I realize that it is that time of month. Then I can be prepared for the emotional overflow. For me it is hard because that is the same way a slide into a major depressive episode starts so I'm always afraid that is what is happening. So when it just suddenly stops when my period starts it is better. Sometimes I can tell it is because of my period because of the food cravings give me a clue. Good luck.

bebop · Feb 01, 2012 at 11:23 AM

that kind of sounds like it could be pmdd I think they call it. yes see your dr and tell them all your syptoms. it is very treatable. sorry I can't seem to spell today lol

Feb 01, 2012 at 11:29 AM

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that kind of sounds like it could be pmdd I think they call it. yes see your dr and tell them all your syptoms. it is very treatable. sorry I can't seem to spell today lol

thank you for your advice. you don't have to spell correctly

I know what you mean

Feb 01, 2012 at 11:39 AM

I get this too and it can be bad I get really moody it is called PMT. See your GP happycheeks he will be able to help you.

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Anonymous33070 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 31, 2012 at 03:13 AM #1 Before my period is due, I cry a lot. My moods are up and down. I cut myself too because of my mood swings. I guess it is hormones but it is annoying. I am on it now and I feel fine. I'm not crying. Is there anything I can do? I am fed up with experiencing bad mood swings before my period is due.
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TerryL Poohbah Member Since Jul 2011 Location: usa Posts: 1,490 13 1,308 hugs given	Jan 31, 2012 at 12:39 PM #2 Hi happyc--if it is hormonal you should check with an ob-gyn. Best wishes!!
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googley Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2009 Posts: 7,516 15 486 hugs given	Jan 31, 2012 at 02:26 PM #4 I have the same thing. I become so emotional the two or so days before my period. I become agitated and depressed and angry. It is awful.
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bebop Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: Ga Posts: 13,936 20 34 hugs given	Feb 01, 2012 at 11:23 AM #9 that kind of sounds like it could be pmdd I think they call it. yes see your dr and tell them all your syptoms. it is very treatable. sorry I can't seem to spell today lol __________________ He who angers you controls you!
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Anonymous324956 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 01, 2012 at 11:39 AM #11 I get this too and it can be bad I get really moody it is called PMT. See your GP happycheeks he will be able to help you.
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