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Hello everyone. I have read just about every post and I can relate to what each of you is going through. I know that what I am experiencing is PMDD. I finally realize that I need to seek help. I am 34 years old and have suffered from what I thought was PMS, two weeks before my period, for the past few years; however, I now know that what I am experiencing is PMDD. For two weeks before the onset of my period I experience anxiety, irritability, depression, anger, fatigue, headaches, difficulty concentrating on my schoolwork and at work, jittery, clumsy, extreme sensitivity and tension. I start to feel better once my period starts but that is short-lived - until the next two weeks prior to the onset of my period. I noticed that my relationship suffers for the two weeks prior to the start of my period. I become very argumentative, sensitive and annoyed by everything that my boyfriend says or does. I also threaten to move out every time we have an argument. The sad part is my relationship may now be over due to this disorder. We currently live together and my boyfriend said he thinks it's best that we discontinue living together because he can no longer deal with the arguments and my threats to move out. My boyfriend is very patient but he has finally had enough. I knew that something was wrong and I considered talking to a gynecologist but I thought this was something that I could deal with on my own. I also talked to my boyfriend about this a few months ago and I should have really sought help when he brought me a box of Midol.This last "episode" prior to the onset of my period made me realize that I really need to seek help.
Tomorrow I am going to call a doctor and make an appt. as I can no longer live this way. I am not this mean "crazy" person that I turn into for two weeks out of every month. I shared my findings with my boyfriend and he encouraged me to seek help. He said it sounds like this is what I am experiencing. I also apologized to him for the way that I have treated him for the last year and a half. I also told him that I should have never moved in with him with this problem as I was experiencing this every month prior to moving in with him. But, I was living alone prior to us moving in together and didn't realize the affect on other people. I had experienced a few problems at my last job - nothing severe. But, looking back I realized that some of the negative interactions I had with co-workers during the two weeks before my period were probably due to this disorder. I would become argumentative, sensitive, irritable and sometimes cry at work when things happened. I would blame everyone else and say they had problems. When in reality, it was me with the problems. I hope that I am able to find treatment and feel better.
Last edited by tcarey; 01-06-2008 at 08:00 AM. Reason: Left out a few details.
Originally Posted by constrc
I am 33 and I"m glad that someone else out there had their PMDD come on after childbirth. I had my first child 9 years ago and it seemed like it took 2 years to recover from it. Then I had my son 3 years ago and it was the same thing. I have been on several antidepressants and nothing seems to really work. Then I saw something on the internet about PMDD and I said that is me. My dr has put me on YAZ birth control she said it is supposed to help. I have been only on it a little over a month. Not much of a change yet. It seems to come and go and hits every month. I have looked online so much for depression after childbirth but really can't find anything linked to childbirth. I am on cymabalta right now and I hate to think I might be on it forever.
diggy
Diggy my daughter is also 10yo and moody lol. Man I've got to get myself under control to be able to handle her moodiness. Good luck
For Susanne1234
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with PMDD. Thank you especially for revealing that you rely on the Lord. That gives me so much comfort as I sit here in misery. I know He's going to come through. Coming across your postings is the beginning of His answer to my prayers. Thank you so much! Let's keep on praising God for these temples He gave us. And let's pray for wisdom and guidance that we would treat these temples according to His will. God bless you, Susanne!
In Christ,
Lori (aka Darjeeling 1010)
Lots of Questions
I have not been officially diagnosed with PMDD but after reading about it this week, I am certain that is what I have. I never had any major issues with my period. I would feel a little bit emotional a few days before and would be uncomfortable to day of. I have been on birth control pills for 15 years (except for 4 years in between when I had my 2 children). While on the pill I had no pms at all. My husband had a vasectomy, I went off the pill and discovered that the pill had REALLY decreased my libido. So here I am, actually wanting sex, my husband is thrilled, our marriage is great, my kids are wonderful and BAM! Suddenly I am having all of the symptoms of PMDD! The 2 weeks before, my breasts are KILLING me, I am exhausted and I am depressed. I am home a lot with my kids and until a couple of months ago, I loved spending time with them. Now, during an PMDD episode, I have no interest in them at all. I just can't wait for them to go to bed. I feel so overwhelmed and guilty about the kind of mom and wife that I am.
I don't know why this started but I need all the info. I can get on how to help me be the person I am the rest of the month. I have an appt. with my dr. next week. I was going to discuss YAZ with him ...anyt houghts on that. I see a lot of postings on Zoloft taken for the week you're feeling bad. What kind of side effects have people had on that. I also saw some postings from people that said vitamins have helps...what vitamins?
Thanks for listening. It's a relief to know other people know how I feel. I just don't want to be like this anymore.
For Lori
It was so nice to get your reply, I am glad I could help! I am sorry to hear that you are in misery. I remember how it used to feel. I was so so so scared. I can't even put it into words. I will pray and pray for you. If there is anything else I can do please let me know. There is a reason for why this is happening, God doesn't give us more than we can handle. Let me know how things turn out.
Your sister in Christ,
Susanne1234
progesterone
I have suffered for eight years and tried everything. I really know what women go through but I need to tell women to learn about the symptoms of low progesterone. I am finally free from symptoms that were a nightmare. I am telling this to anyone who suffers that I really care and hope that this will point women in the right direction.
Help I Am Losing It!
I have suffered from this disorder since I gave birth to my first child. Four year after I gave birth to my second child. With my second child, It took me like four months to bond.I was suffering from postpartum depression. I also wanted to commit suicide and infanticide. I was married to the father of my two sons, he was a complete jerk. I called my sister that night to say good bye , she called 911 and the police came and they took my to the hospital away from my two boys.The jerk said that I was a good actress and treat it worse when they let me out, I think about 72 hours. At the time I did not know, about pp depression or pmdd. I saw a psychiatrist after this episode and I over the course of 10 years seeing this doctor I was diagnosed with the following:
Post traumatic stress disorder.
Panic Disorder.
Generalized anxiety disorder.
Clinical depression.
PMDD.
This man tried to kill me, he choked me that didn't work, he threw me down the stair to a cement floor to beat me up. Well I was still alive and he tried choking me again. Before he did all this he almost killed my 7 month old baby by pulling my baby and tossing it about 10 feet to my niece. My niece grabbed my four-year old and run outside. This jerk locked the doors and pulled the telephone cords. He had me to his mercy, by the grace of God, I run upstairs to the neighbors. He was not charged with any crime.
I ended up losing my home and just being alone with two babies.
This doctor helped me through all of this. I ended up getting a really good job that I loved ( I am bi-lingual Spanish, English. I worked about five years. Still suffering two weeks out of the month with PMDD, some days I had to call in sick. I didn't felt like taking care of my children, I felt so guilty, because they only had me, the jerk was long gone to Mexico, because he knew he had to pay child support. After a while I got bored and I wanted to go back to college which I did and got all the scholarships and help from the government.
I remember one semester I had to drop a couple of classes because I lost a loved one and the Doctor gave an excuse so it would not affect my GPA.
By this time I was working tree part-time jobs and full time college.
My pmdd was affecting every single thing I was doing. Some days I felt like it was not worth all the work.
I swore that no men allowed was the best. I have a best friend that shared the idea. When the pmdd started to affect our friendship that was enough , I had it when she said it was all in my head.
Well I had nobody, just me, myself and I. I was searching for answers, but nothing helped me. I describe my self when I am suffering from PMDD like the incredible HULK, yes I became that ugly person that no one wants to be around. ( I am still the HULK) for you guys that don't know who is this HULK is that normal looking guy that becomes this ferocious big green guy, when someones make him angry and he can't control himself.
I remarried ( yes, I know that was not smart) I have a five year-old girl and a wonderful husband. When my symptoms are to the worse , I threatening him with divorce, suicide. He snores and I want to kill him. I have no interest on him or my children, I just want to be left alone. I go days without even showering. I try not to be in public, because I could be a threat to any poor cashier that doesn't bag thing correctly. I don't even want to do my little girl hair. The house is a mess, I don't feel like cleaning or cooking. I fight the urge to commit suicide. That is two week our of the month. Some other weird symptoms I get are: craving foods, I gain at least 10-15 pound of water retention. Just feeling very lethargic, lack of concentration. And all the other symptoms that you guys know about.
Well know that I shared with you all my life, I am not seeing a doctor. Because the last two idiots was don't recognize that pmdd is ruining my life. I have though of doing some inpatient program in a mental institution. I am totally lost, I believe some day I will go ahead with my thoughts of suicide. I don't really want to die this way, but I don't really want to live this way either.
We use to live in Sioux City, Iowa and we moved to in the middle of nowhere. That was about four years ago. The doctors around this area don't a thing they are doing.
PLEASE SOME ADVISE, I FEEL I WILL BE LEAVING THIS EARTH SOON!
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