Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Support Group

Oh, most definitely. I think of them as obsessive thoughts. My mind will seize on a single worry or "brooding pattern" and just run away with it. It's as if I can't stop thinking about whatever it is -- and I keep whittling away at whatever it is in my mind until I'm exhausted and even more emotional. It's hard to keep perspective in the middle of it, but, if at all possible, I try to remind myself that my mind doesn't normally work this way, nor is this essentially the kind of person I am. It's just part of the monthly hell that I have to make it through. I should also mention that I only tend to have suicidal thoughts during PMS. It took me a long time to recognize this -- and is just another reminder that we have to be extra careful and take extra good care of ourselves during this precarious time. Good luck to you!

Yes, me too--I worry obsessively about little things sometimes when I have pms. It's a pain! I just try to remind myself it's not the thing I'm worried about that's the problem--it's just my hormones, and this too shall pass!

Very much so, its very disruptive!! I usually obsess about something then am very confrontational with anyone in my way, unfortunately my poor husband. They suck dont they!? i am actually going through it pretty bad right now and its hell
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I get those obsessive thoughts too, not sure if during pms though, but I can relate. The thing I do notice though that i try to think of any "iirational reason" to break up with my boyfriend. So I have to remind myself not to make any major decision during this time of the month, because after that is over I feel like I have the greatest boyfriend and I honestly see us being in a long term relationship, so its my mind and my hormones playing tricks on me and I know that if I am to make a decision like that I'll be beating myself for it, because that is not what my rational and logical thinking would lead me to do, just a though :).

i ve wondered if i get a hormonal imbalance during my period and thats what causes the problems during that time. im getting my hormonse tested. i watched Dr phil and they had a show about hormones. it was really interesting.
i have the papers to get tested at the lab i just have to go

i have noticed if i eat more protein during my period the problem isnt as bad.

During my actual PMS symptoms or while I am on my menstrual cycle I do get emotional a lot sometimes and bothered it all depends on the cycle and the month, i can become withdrawal from people sometimes, get upset and snap. I hate when that happens and my emotions are sometimes playing tricks on me huh?. But I have to realize it's all on the change of diet, watching what you eat, getting lots of rest and taking the proper intake of your vitamins.

I felt a sense of relief when i read this and everyones posts, I have always had extreme worrying or obsessing over silly things that at the time seem like they engolf my life, I cant trust the decsions I make during this time and loose complete motivation and just tend to spiral down into a state of depression due to the things i am thinking that wouldn't usually bother me so much or i wouldnt even think. it is a huge nuscience for me and can be for my partner and children. It has even been extreme enough that i made the decsion to move house, thankfully I managed to rectify this huge mistake, but at the time i am completley sure i'm doing the right thing and sometimes cannot be sure if it is what i want or if it is pms playing a part in my choices and feelings. I too have decided that i must not make any big decsions at this time of the month, and remind myself that i am not quite myself at this time. which is easier said than done. I find keeping a diary of thoughts helped me to see a pattern and also helped me to remind myself that these thoughts aren't really me and that they will soon pass..(even though it seems to last forever and that it won't go away) and the ones that dont pass i need to think about why i'm thinkin them and weather to act on them.

I am so grateful for everyone's responses. I feel less alone and glad that I keep track of these days as well.

My thoughts usually center around divorcing my husband. He's at his wits end and so am I. I HAVE to try to find something to ease my tension during this terrible time. Any ideas? Yoga is an option that I'm going to try. We have a punching bag in our garage and I've been doing that, too. It helps a little. It's amazing how these thoughts can exhaust a person. Sometimes all I do is cry, rant and sleep during my PMS. Although I wouldn't wish this on anybody, it helps to know I'm not alone. Hang in there, girls!!!!

Yep me too. The symptoms of my PMS are quite wide ranging and I can sometimes start obssessively diagnosing myself with all kinds of other things during this time exacerbating the more general anxiety I seem to have during this time. Miraculously, all the symptoms disappear after two days of my period! Someone else here mentions yoga - I can heartily recommend this as well.