I cant tell anymore, I have constant mood swings rather than just PMS. But very possibly menopausal as well......I HATE BEING A WOMAN!!.....lol

I just worry that maybe I don't need to be treating depression, but rather that.

Cuz right now I feel hopeless and I'm not really sure how to deal with things...

I don't have pms anymore (through menopause). I remember having major mood swings in the 2 weeks before my period. You should chart your feelings on a calendar. That will show you if there is a pattern. Hugs.

my anxiety is defo increases around my period!! im starting to wonder whether it is the start of the menapause !!! great life cycle us women have eh lol

Have you heard of PMDD? A lot of women suffer from it but mistake it for PMS

This link provides more info:
http://www.pmdd.factsforhealth.org/what/

Thanks Melasande.

I'm trying to figure out how to track my symptoms. I don't have regular periods. All I have is the knowledge that the last two episodes are related to possible menstruation.

If I feel better after this "period" is over, than I'll know that's what it is. I definitely can't go through this every period because I'll kill myself eventually. :(

i have this around my period my depression is always worse because agian your hormones are everywhere like you emotions and the chemicals in your brain are diffrent to

I know what you mean, I get it really badly but around 10days prior to my period and I go into a deep depression, bloat really badly, I'm lucky though that my cycles are regular(ish) so I can map them out on the calendar. My BF has gotten so used to my cycles that when I'm down and wondering what the heck is going on he pipes up and tells me "you're due for your monthly in a few days".

I think there are some natural minerals/vitamin supplements that you can take to help alleviate the sensations but I've not found any that do anything of major notice...for me that is other than to make sure I have a bit more iron and vit B over that time.

It makes total sense. In addition to chemical imbalances, hormonal imbalances are likely to happen to. Men just experience it differently. Nothing like a spike in testosterone and find a guy who is going to be angry and aggressive.

oooo do men get periods....how interesting, do tell

I too experience the depression periods right around my menses. Have you ever heard of PMDD? It's actually pretty severe sometimes. I have been diagnosed with that, but here lately..I find myself keeping to myself, distancing away from my family. I just want to cry!! I really do hope things will get better, not only for me but you too! I guess all we can do is just hang in then, right?

I have had some really bad times lately. I thought my depression was getting worse. I got to feeling really horrible esp. during my cycle. I thought my anti depressants stopped working again and I went into see my physican. They did blood work and found out my hormones are messed up and my iron was really low due to the heavy periods I have been having. My doctor said an improper hormone balance can cause all kinds of problems some of which are similar to symptons of depression. And the low iron can cause fatigue as well. So she started me on some hormones and iron theraypy. You may want to check with your doctor because there may be other issues instead of or in addtion to depression. Best Wishes-

I did when I was young find my mood swings did match that... these days... I am up & down sometimes several times in 1 day

i do beleive they run in cycles. Well, if u ask my kids im just a bitch 360 days a yr. Birthdays & xmas im in a bitch, but a bitchy santa lmao sorry had to throw that in.