PMDD Support Community Group

A group specifically addressing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder; severe emotional and physical problems associated with the menstrual cycle. A place where we can share our feelings during the tough times and different types of treatments. Moodswings welcome!

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avaluableperson
avaluableperson

Hi, I’m 16 years old and just recently found out I have PMDD after years of questioning my own behavior. There are some questions I have that I was hoping other people who have experienced the same thing could give insight to. I got my period initially when I was 10 or 11, could that have something to do with my PMDD? Does it cause it or effect it in anyway? I believe that 10 or 11 is pretty young. Secondly, my diagnosis of PMDD only occurred because I had a particularly rough past month and I was determined after my feelings subsided to figure out what was wrong. This past month, I have pushed aside and damaged some relationships because of the way PMDD makes me feel. Does anyone have any advice on how I can show the people around me that I’m trying my best and it isn’t there fault? How can I support them while they try to support me? 

jillstewart
jillstewart
I’m not sure if the age at which you start your period has anything to do with it. I started mine at 12. I know plenty of my friends who got theirs earlier and don’t have PMDD. I am not sure if there is even a known cause for PMDD. Relationships are hard when you struggle with PMDD. I think the best thing for you to do is speak with your doctor and get educated on the disorder. Then, share this information with friends/family/partner. Have them come with you to the doctor office. My PCP invited my boyfriend to come in if he had any questions about the disorder. It took me years to get it under control. For myself personally, medication has worked the best. I’ve tried other things and you may want to see your options. Best of luck to you! Hope that helps.
Fluffyp
Fluffyp
Would jillstewart be willing to share what medications helped as I am suffering horribly and one doctor prescribed me Zoloft which I am afraid to take so I have just been suffering through the PMDD and my family is suffering too:(
I have only tried progesterone cream and herbal remedies of phytoest and phytoprogest. Those don't help with the serotonin aspect that I think plays a big role in PMDD. Ideas?

Also to, avaluableperson: I am super impressed that you are being proactive in figuring out your symptoms and finding remedies that work for you. I hope you have found solutions. I have found that talking to a female doctor as well as a female naturpath doc is a good balance and then you find what you like. All the very best to you! If I find helpful tips, then I will post them besides the obvious of exercise and being around compassionate people.
Fluffyp
Fluffyp
ps. Jillstewart...nevermind about mentioning med name as I found it in another one of your posts. I'll talk to my doctor about it and see what she says:)