I have severe PMDD!

Tizzy · 10-30-2009, 09:03 AM

I have extreme PMDD and really could use some advice and guidance. This is my very first time being involved on any sort of forum so bear with me while I am getting used to how to utilize this tool. I have heard it all....diet, exercise, relaxation techniques....Where do I start??? I am taking Welbutrin for depression but it does not help AT ALL for my PMDD symptoms. Should I switch to something else? Paxil? Prozac? Is there someone out there that can send me a success report on PMDD relief???? Please help! I am losing myself, my husband and my friends! Living with this condiiton for 30 years now is NUTS! I HAVE to take control of it (the PMDD). I will not allow it to control me and my life anymore!!! Please send me some info on what has helped you. Thank you in advance for your help!

**yellowpiXi3** · 11-10-2009, 12:17 PM

The most important thing to know when you have PMDD is to TAKE IT EASY. The less stress you have on your life or anything that's brewing in your head the better your PMDD will be. TRUST ME. Also, know that YOU are in control NOT your hormones. YOU have to realize when thoughts start becoming intense and non-sensical that it's not you talking. It's your PMDD. Observe yourself, write things down. So that way you know when you are expecting your hormones to go on a roller coaster. And you might want to inform your husband, family and close friends. I know it's hard. But once you realize and accept that it's not you. You will start to go on the right path.

For me, I know when I'm in my "PMDD" week because I can't be satisfied with what I'm wearing. Then I start watching shows that I normally don't really watch. (ie. eating too much chocolate, and watching chick-flicks) I usually tell my bf that "I'm being a chick right now" when I say that he knows that it's my PMDD. And we have a system where if i start to get out of control that I go to the mall or do something that relaxes me. And he won't hold it against me. So you have to figure out what relaxes you and take it easy during your PMDD time.

autimom4ever · 11-14-2009, 07:43 PM

I've had PMDD for many years now..
It has affected my home and work life

This is what I do now (after many years of suffering.. but I still suffer here and there)

I take Cymbalta once daily
I calender my periods
I know what I should expect when the months I calender the periods
From one week until my period starts until about day 2 after my period begins everything gets worse.. That is when I start adding midol (yes midol) to the regimen of my meds. It helps with the tightening/irritable feeling that makes you want to explode.

I'm still not the happiest person in the world when I'm on my period, but I don't need the midol

My only "good" week is about 8 days - 18 days after my period starts. So I have 10 good days a month

Now, I do warn people around me that "if" I am a being "out of sorts or irritable" it is not personal... I really can't help it...

They understand..

Good luck with all of it... It's not a great thing to have

**happy ending** · 11-15-2009, 04:14 AM

have you tried yoga, i have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for years, and honestly out of everything i have found yoga to be most beneficial, i have a lesson once a week and do it daily at home with a video, it is very centring and helpful.

10-30-2009, 09:03 AM	#1
Tizzy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	I have severe PMDD! I have extreme PMDD and really could use some advice and guidance. This is my very first time being involved on any sort of forum so bear with me while I am getting used to how to utilize this tool. I have heard it all....diet, exercise, relaxation techniques....Where do I start??? I am taking Welbutrin for depression but it does not help AT ALL for my PMDD symptoms. Should I switch to something else? Paxil? Prozac? Is there someone out there that can send me a success report on PMDD relief???? Please help! I am losing myself, my husband and my friends! Living with this condiiton for 30 years now is NUTS! I HAVE to take control of it (the PMDD). I will not allow it to control me and my life anymore!!! Please send me some info on what has helped you. Thank you in advance for your help!

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11-10-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
yellowpiXi3 Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: californication Posts: 290 Blog Entries: 8	The most important thing to know when you have PMDD is to TAKE IT EASY. The less stress you have on your life or anything that's brewing in your head the better your PMDD will be. TRUST ME. Also, know that YOU are in control NOT your hormones. YOU have to realize when thoughts start becoming intense and non-sensical that it's not you talking. It's your PMDD. Observe yourself, write things down. So that way you know when you are expecting your hormones to go on a roller coaster. And you might want to inform your husband, family and close friends. I know it's hard. But once you realize and accept that it's not you. You will start to go on the right path. For me, I know when I'm in my "PMDD" week because I can't be satisfied with what I'm wearing. Then I start watching shows that I normally don't really watch. (ie. eating too much chocolate, and watching chick-flicks) I usually tell my bf that "I'm being a chick right now" when I say that he knows that it's my PMDD. And we have a system where if i start to get out of control that I go to the mall or do something that relaxes me. And he won't hold it against me. So you have to figure out what relaxes you and take it easy during your PMDD time.

11-14-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
autimom4ever Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SC Posts: 6	I've had PMDD for many years now.. It has affected my home and work life This is what I do now (after many years of suffering.. but I still suffer here and there) I take Cymbalta once daily I calender my periods I know what I should expect when the months I calender the periods From one week until my period starts until about day 2 after my period begins everything gets worse.. That is when I start adding midol (yes midol) to the regimen of my meds. It helps with the tightening/irritable feeling that makes you want to explode. I'm still not the happiest person in the world when I'm on my period, but I don't need the midol My only "good" week is about 8 days - 18 days after my period starts. So I have 10 good days a month Now, I do warn people around me that "if" I am a being "out of sorts or irritable" it is not personal... I really can't help it... They understand.. Good luck with all of it... It's not a great thing to have

11-15-2009, 04:14 AM	#4
happy ending Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: western australia Posts: 655	have you tried yoga, i have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for years, and honestly out of everything i have found yoga to be most beneficial, i have a lesson once a week and do it daily at home with a video, it is very centring and helpful.