I have been suffering from PMDD for years. So many years that I now calender my periods so I know when my "good" days will be and when my bad week will be.
I have tried many different SSRI's. The one that has helped the most is Cymbalta. That along with Midol (yes.. midol) actually dramatically decreases the anger, moodiness, crying at the drop of a hat, etc...
What I feel when I'm at my worst (right before my period starts) is like a vice is squeezing me tight and I can't get loose. I feel like my head is full of water and is squeezing my brain. I really think the diuretic in the Midol really helps.
I have noticed that if I go a month without taking midol during the bad week, I really fall apart.. To the point of wanting to take off and run away from my family, almost losing my job numerous times, etc...
I hate that I have to go through this every single month... Some months I actually consider having my ovaries removed...lol... It's THAT bad
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