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Anyone else have PMDD?
7 years ago
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DeviantArt premenstrual dysphoric disorder
This is what I go through:
Lasting irritability or anger that may affect other people
Feelings of sadness or despair, or even thoughts of suicide
Feelings of tension or anxiety
Panic attacks
Mood swings or crying often
Lack of interest in daily activities and relationships
Trouble thinking or focusing
Tiredness or low energy
Food cravings or binge eating
Trouble sleeping (I think this is the only thing on the symptom list I don't go through...)
Feeling out of control
Physical symptoms, such as cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain
A couple of years ago I stopped taking the birth control shot (took it specifically for PMDD) because I was told long-time use can make my bones brittle.
But... I'm feeling miserable.
Yesterday I noticed my mood dropped with the slightest thing that upset me, and at first I didn't think it was that long since my last period, but I got my period on January 1st... so this falls in line when my serotonin drops again, as it always seems to drop my mood 3-11 days before my period starts again.
I became worse and worse last night to the point I kept crying on my way home from work, and then went to bed feeling mentally destroyed, as if someone I loved died. My mind clings to everything negative about things happening around me and magnifies them 10-fold. It's extremely hard to talk to friends, but then I become even more depressed if I /can't/ talk to them, so it's this vicious cycle of "what do I do?? what's worse??"
And right now I'm at my mom's house, and I already told her what's happening to me, but most things she says is causing me lots of frustration, and so is her dog (who is a 8 month old puppy) and I'm having a very hard time thinking about the things I'm saying, and as the list says above I've lost interest in a lot of my usual things I love to do.
It's so effing crazy as well, cuz after a few days of this madhouse, after a good sleep and waking up the next day I do a 180, not being able to fathom how I even felt that way before.
So... I've just been wondering if I should put myself back on the shot ;_; and shrug at the risks.
I won't do the pill, as I am HORRIBLE with remembering, and my coworker showed me what she had being under her skin on her forearm, and that would make me hate that feeling (she had me tough it!! nonononononono!!) and then the other options.... ;____; can't do those either for personal reasons.
I want to know if any of you have to deal with PMDD, and what you do... like if you don't take birth control, how do you handle the few days each month where it's living through hell? It has been close to ruining friendships for me, but luckily the vast majority of things on my mind STAY in my mind. I avoid talking about things because I know it will pass. But then the same stupid thoughts happen again and again each time I go through this.
I hate this so damn much...
do you know if you also have PCOS? (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
I have a lot of acne and a few skintags, but not really the other things
I found out I had PCOS which can make PMDD much worse/cause PMDD. They’re pretty common to have together. Not saying you have it, but treating a more physical cause can be more fruitful.
But whatever you do, don’t keep suffering with those symptoms ;0; I hope you find something that helps you 💕
I've had to get the implant as much as a I hate it and idea of it being removed. I now get periods every few months but it's what I imagine a normal period is like. I'm also on a low dose of Anti-depressants which helps pull me away from harmful/suicidal behaviour during periods though breakdowns still happen.
I'm sorry I can't help you much but you aren't alone and it is absolutely horrible. No one seems to know about it either.
Here if you ever need to chat or vent during those times <3
"Ever have a day when everything in your life is exactly the same as yesterday but it suddenly feels like the bottom has dropped out? When your psyche feels like a raw wound?
That’s what premenstrual dysphoric disorder—or PMDD—feels like. It’s premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to the nth degree—when your feelings reach debilitating extremes that interfere with your relationships or your ability to function, and sometimes even your desire to go on living."
You tried St Johns Wort? its a pill for mood but its herbal and natural.
That's what I been taking when my mood drops. It's natural, no nasty side affects.
Bit hippy saying "try something herbal" but maybe try that before you try anything chemically.
I get mine in Holland and Barret.
Otherwise I think you can buy em from amazon. Just read the descriptions first :)
They are a little pricey but I personally get along alright with them... like they're not amazing but certainly they help take the edge off.
And they don't make you drowsy either which was one of my biggest concerns.
Honestly, I'm not sure if I go through it or not. I do have some of the symptoms.
It's something that's hard to cope with some days. I'm not on any bc and have never been. Only way I've been really able to "deal" with it is having a rough idea of what my schedule is like, what my eating/drinking habits were like before/during the pmdd week and just keep the mentality that it's temporary at the front of my mind, apologize and explain where and to who you need to if you lash out, and ride it out 'til it's full shark week. If I've had too much caffeine or sugar before/during my pmdd week, it usually feels a bit worse. Just things I've noticed for my symptoms, but it might not be the case for everyone.
Body science is a pain in the ass. :[ I wish you luck though! It's no fun
Also the way I tend to deal with it is remembering to be kind to myself once my mood starts going ballistic because I can recognize that my period is aost here. And I kinda tend to avoid people because I don't want to ruin any relationships. Sorry I can't be of more help..
I know you mentioned you're not really game for other birth control methods but have you tried or thought about the nuvaring? It super simple. Stays in and you can't feel a thing, and also easy to remove for whatever reason you'd need to. I used that after having really horrible side effects with the shot. Each ring is good for up to 3 months.
Just thought I'd mention in case you didn't know about it!