Help! Talk to me about pms.

hrgunasekera1

First a little background info: I was on the pill since I was 17 and I don't remember much about my periods before I started the pill, so I don't know what is "normal" for me. 

Fast forward 9 years and now I'm 26. I stopped taking the pill in October and since the mc happened in December, I've had 2 real periods. So needless to say I don't have much experience with real periods, that aren't just from the pill. I'm waiting for AF to show up any day now.

I'm concerned with how extremely depressed I've been feeling recently. I usually consider myself a pretty positive person. But lately I HATE everything and everyone, even poor DH. I don't want to be around people and just want to curl up in a ball and cry. I'm wondering if this is pms, or if I have deeper issues that need to be resolved. I realize that I'm asking Internet strangers and everyone is different, but has anyone else felt like this? Is this pms? I hope it is and that these horrible feelings/thoughts will just go away. But if it's not I need to get help. Any thoughts, advice, similar experiences appreciated...

Thank you 

Mom2anAngel2

I don't really have any experience with this.  I mean, I have had times that I am really down since my loss, but it is usually from the anxiety of being in the 2ww nearing the onset of AF.  I would suggest seeing a counselor if you feel that this is an issue, or even if it may not be.  A counselor would be a great place to sort out your feelings.

blessedhope

I always know when AF is coming within the next week because i have very little control over my emotions. I get weepy and easily upset and cry uncontrollably for my baby I lost. These are all emotions I know are already there but they all come to the surface and I can't contain them during pms time. Does the depression lessen after your period leaves or do you find yourself "stuck"? I don't have any advice really just sharing what I experience, hope it helps and hopefully AF comes soon for you so she can hurry up and go away! ((hugs))

mhubbar5

I was very antisocial after my loss too. I think its all just part of the grieving process. I was starting to get concerned because I didn't want to be around anyone, ever, and was perfectly content to hang out in bed all day. But it gets easier. My advice is just to take one day at time. You just need time to work through it all. And don't feel bad with taking as much time as you need! I am sure the feelings of not wanting to be around people will disappear, when you are ready. It did for me. It took two months, but I did eventually get out of bed and quit crying all the time. ((HUGS)) I know its hard, but you will get through it!

figgs0831

I know for me, the week leading up to AF is extremely rough.  I'm an emotional mess, snippy, and can't sleep enough.  It is horrible.

It usually lets up as soon as AF starts.  I would wait it out a little bit.  If you are still feeling this way after AF arrives, maybe a call to your primary doctor would help.

hrgunasekera1

Thanks for the input ladies. I think I'll give it a little while and then call the dr if i don't feel better after AF.