How to kill the b!tch in me

saintpaulJess · January 2012

I don't have a lot in the way of physical PMS symptoms, but the moodiness and irritability hit me hard every month. It almost feels debilitating the way it affects the way I feel.

Does anyone else deal with this and have you found anything that actually helps?

Juicy71 · January 2012

I have issues about every 3rd month. I had found something - St. John's Wort -that was seeming to help but when I went to my doctor she said it is not good for TTC so I had to quit. Thankfully this AF my DH is only have to deal with me having severe cramping pain. Hopefully we won't get to my severe bishiness AF.

app1e3 · January 2012

Have you talked to your Dr. about perhaps having PMDD? I had a friend who would had it and her emotional symptoms each month were especially difficult for her and her dr. was able to help but I am not sure what she takes.

Edt. PPMD to PMPD to PMDD oops.

saintpaulJess · January 2012

app1e3:

Have you talked to your Dr. about perhaps having PMDD? I had a friend who would had it and her emotional symptoms each month were especially difficult for her and her dr. was able to help but I am not sure what she takes.

Edt. PPMD to PMPD to PMDD oops.

I haven't, but think I might do that. Thanks for the info.

Svenny1011 · January 2012

Yep. It used to be worse, actually, when I was on bcp. I was "diagnosed" with PMDD and was prescribed meds that were basically antidepressants. I took them for about a month and felt more crazy. That was about 8 years ago. It has been better since I've been off bcp for the last 3 yrs, but I get some wicked biitchiness every so often. I second the St. Johns Wort. Try to eat healthy and get exercise - exercise gets your endorphines moving and helps with mood.

FirefightersBride · January 2012

Svenny1011:
Yep. It used to be worse, actually, when I was on bcp. I was "diagnosed" with PMDD and was prescribed meds that were basically antidepressants. I took them for about a month and felt more crazy. That was about 8 years ago. It has been better since I've been off bcp for the last 3 yrs, but I get some wicked biitchiness every so often. I second the St. Johns Wort. Try to eat healthy and get exercise - exercise gets your endorphines moving and helps with mood.

This! Exercise helps me a lot...funny thing is, i'm pissy that I have to go to the gym...but I'm a much happier camper after

Oh, side note: is that a mastiff I spy in your siggy??? :-D

saintpaulJess · January 2012

FirefightersBride:
Oh, side note: is that a mastiff I spy in your siggy??? :-D

Yep, that's our bullmastiff, Otis!

kellyrn9956 · January 2012

I just let the b1tch out. I feel much better that way. I also have PMDD, but mine is more anxiety.

St. John's Wort cannot be used while TTC or pregnant, and can be a dangerous herb when/if taken with other medications and foods. It interacts with a lot.

Juicy71 · January 2012

Svenny1011:
Yep. It used to be worse, actually, when I was on bcp. I was "diagnosed" with PMDD and was prescribed meds that were basically antidepressants. I took them for about a month and felt more crazy. That was about 8 years ago. It has been better since I've been off bcp for the last 3 yrs, but I get some wicked biitchiness every so often. I second the St. Johns Wort. Try to eat healthy and get exercise - exercise gets your endorphines moving and helps with mood.

I just want to reiterate that my doctor told me NOT to take this while TTC...

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