billiemed1

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Susanne,

Thank you for your comments on the forum. I'd like to ask you a few questions for my research on using technology in the education of special needs students. I feel that PMDD is a disorder that should get attention in schools and am ready to make it known. However, I really would want to here from hearts and minds of those that suffer from PMDD rather then interviewing doctors.
Basically I would just like to know, in your experience, what solutions were successful for you in dealing with PMDD?What failed?

For you, what improvements does the expert suggest?

Anything else that you wish to include that you would want to comment on this disorder?

Suzanne, my goal is to publish my research and I will be more then happy to make you anonymous. If you have any questions or comments, I would be more then excited to hear from you. Thank you so much. Also, anyone else that would be willing to help me shed some light on the aspect of PMDD and education, I would love to hear from you.

Sincerly,
Belinda Medellin
Ashford University Graduate Student[/FONT]

cltlovekt

So I know I HAVE this disorder....but no matter how hard I fight it I cant control the uter depression it throws me into. I dont have insurance so I cant take any meds...I am a single mom of 2 children I'm still in love wih my ex husband that comes around when he's in between girls...doesn't help when the PMDD hits. I have so much more on my plate and I jus simply want to talk to someone else who gets what I'm going through. I am constantly pushig everyone away when this time hits...I am a completely different person and I HATE it. I am so afraid of being alone but I know that when my mind is this way no one understands and thinks I'm just crazy....I gues sI kind of am..at least for 2 weeks. blah

cltlovekt

So I'm on the up swing and this is the time when I am so embarassed by my past few days actions....I hate this. It's so uncontrollable ...how do you go from laughing everyday to crying uncontrollably and not even being able to eat or think anything. Blah! I hate talking to people about it that have never heard of it bc I get...oh it's all in your head...ya no ...LOL

billiemed1

As I stated in other blogs, I would like to know if anyone would like to be involved in a research article that focuses on PMDD effects those in an educational setting or goal. Please email me at:billiemednetscape if you are interested and I can promise full confidentiality. I am on a crusade to nip all aspects of this problem. Thank you so much.

Now, I just wanted to add, that after reading many entries I was compelled to respond as to what i have been doing to battle PMDD. Of course, like many of you, I don't freely open up that I have PMDD to anyone, because I don't want them to think I am crazy. Actually i was in the military for one year and was released because I did a crazy thing for love and told them I was going to commit suicide because I the man I loved was stationed across the country from me. I was honorably discharged with a diagnosis of personality disorder. They came up with this diagnosis after a two week stay in their mental until. After my doctor diagnosed PMDD two years later, I realized that that part of my life and many dumb decisions I made was due to PMDD. After understanding, I did go on zoloft and multiple birth control pills for a while. I ended up having a baby with the "love of my life". Then after three years kicked him out because it took me that long to realize what a loser he is. Even though I have PMDD, I have been able to be a succesful single mom and even went back to school to finish my Masters. It has been hard though and most days before my period, I don't feel like I can even get out of bed. Once I found an interest in publishing information about the many faces of PMDD I realized something: the only time in my life where I felt wonderful and alive was the three months I spent in the U.S. Navy bootcamp. I also remembered that during those three months, I did not get my period. What I attributed to that was the fact that we were constantly excercising, were not allowed to drink milk, and had three balanced meals a day. We had no junk food whatsoever and drank 10-13 canteen's of water a day. When I got out of boot camp, i was allowed milk, soda, coffee, pizza, burgers, etc., etc..

What I am thinking is that PMDD is totally due to diet and excercise. I refuse to get on anymore medication because of the cost and the lack of luster I feel of my life. With that said , I know what I have to do, but it has been not easy for me. Slowly I want to get back to the eating habits of the Navy bootcamp. This is an ongoing experiment for me, but eventually I want to prove my theory. the diet of today is what is messing up so many women. And too many women probably face PMDD and never know it! Good luck to all of you. And please, I am interested in your stories. Who knows, maybe you will be the catlayst to change how the world views PMDD.

soulfulpen

Hi darla,

You are not alone. I am 35 and hav ebeen battling with PMdd for many years.
I have tried everything from vitamins to organic to working out....... nothing helped me........ I am now taking meds two weeks before my period. I must say It does help me......... It also helps to know I am not alone out there with this battle. If you ever need to talk about this battle I am here.......

melanie

Susanne

Hi Billiemed1,

You sound very motivated, I think your research is a great avenue to delve into the pmdd mystery. I would appreciate a copy or synopsis of your evenutal findings. I would love to participate. Just let me know what you need me to do. Thanks

Susanne

Susanne1234

Hello everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know what happened with my pmdd. I would get so depressed during my period and sick to my stomach. Life sucked for a solid week every month. My doctor put me on zoloft which made me feel like a zombie and I couldn't sleep at night. Then I was put on birth controll and wellbutrin which made me sick. I got to where I was so sick of medicine and doctors telling me I needed to take a pill to be better. I didn't know what to do or where to turn. I realized I was trusting my doctors more than I was trusting God. I prayed and prayed and quit taking all those pills. I would search the internet for cures every day almost. One day God answered my prayers.... I came to a website about Caffeine allergies and how they cause many disorders. I knew right away that is what it was. I cut out my coffee in the morning and cokes and cut down on chocolate. And the next month I did not have 1 symtom and have not since then! THere is a book out about caffeine allergies called WELCOME TO THE DANCE that you should read if you think this could be your problem. THe book said that caffiene allergies can cause OCD, PMDD, PMS, DEPRESSION, and many other things. IT is very interesting. Please let everyone you know that suffers from PMDD know about this allergy even if it doesn't apply to you. My WISE mother has told me that 95 percent of what is wrong with our bodies is something we are putting in it. She was right. I thank the Lord for showing me this, and freeing me from PMDD. I miss my coffee, but not having pmdd anymore is way better!!!!
Susanne1234

denajn72

I am new here and for the last several months I have had the symptoms that all of you have spoken of. I thought it was normal and deal with it until THAT WEEK is over! My emotions are on a roller coaster ride and the back pain along with other pains are sometimes unbearable. I haven't seen a doctor yet but I want to make sure to get all the info I can before my visit. I was wondering though, if pmdd could cause your sex drive to completely tank! Not just during the cycle but at all times?

constrc

I am 32 and just had my first child in February, so I am about 5 months post partum. I have definitely not been the same since the birth of my daughter but not exactly what I would call in the post partum depression category. This last month the irritability had built to a point that I literally felt like I would explode. And with the irritability comes this internal rage/anger. I snap at everyone and the smallest things set me off big time. It?s to the point that it?s causing problems with my husband and I. He has been wonderful and supportive but I can see myself taking it out on him. I can see myself acting irrational and out of control but I can?t seem to control it. I just know I can?t continue this way?. I don?t want to be this kind of wife and mother? I want to be myself again. So that last major occurrence was 2 weeks ago?.. today I got my period and over the last day or two the irritability has lifted. I had called my OB/family dr. and was in the process of getting bounced around the medical system for post partum depression. All of this ?talk to your OB.. no go see you primary care Dr? had just pushed me further over the edge. I am scheduled to go see a psychiatrist next week. But today when things seemed better with my period I googled PMS and pregnancy and came upon PMDD. When I think back the last few months I have had these ups and downs and can be linked to my period. I know I have not been formally diagnosed but feel pretty confident mine was trigged by the birth of my daughter. I still plan on seeing the psychiatrist but wanted to see if any of you ladies had your PMDD triggered by the birth of a child. I am a very private person and I have a hard time talking about these things with my friends?. So any advice or support you ladies could offer would be appreciated.

While it feels kind of good to know what?s going on, the psychiatric illness thing scares me. While I feel over the edge? I don?t feel crazy? I guess I just don?t like the stigma of the word.

crashingstars

This past week I have gone completely insane. I can't do anything - I get so depressed I don't even want to wake up. A few days ago I just started going completely out of character. I was getting angry with people I usually don't get angry with - I started believing I didn't want to be with my boyfriend anymore, but then five minutes later I loved him and wanted to be with him. I've felt this way before, and sometimes, it's better than others. I had a miscarriage a few months ago... I'm wondering if what I have is PMDD? I don't think it's normal to be so stressed out over nothing.