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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aquarius
aquarius

I have had PMDD for over 10 years I am currently 35 and it seems it got to the worse point in my 30's. I have been on beyaz which helped in the beginning but now it doesn't and really I continue take it to control my heavy bleeding and acne included with my hormonal ups and down. 


I have also been on prozac for a while, I stopped it and started again. It helps a little but I hate being on so many pills. 


I have tried serenol which worked very well for me but it did not control my binge eating and it gave me hives. Great product I suggest anyone tries hopefully you will not have the same reaction as me. 


I am currently in my raging stage you know the week before your period is due, I feel as though my insides are on fire, I am losing my mind my breasts is hot and hurts. I don't even know what to say anymore because it seems the doctors really have no cure. It is difficult for me to get up to go to work during the 2 weeks before my period and I just want to stay home and sleep and eat all day. I hate living like this, I hate that I am only normal for 1 week out of the month and really I am emotionally and physically drained. Any help I would greatly appreciate. Thank you 

Anniebbb
Anniebbb
Hi raging,

I'm in the same spot. I don't take any prescription meds but I've found that 5htp helps a little. Swimming has also helped. I'm sorry you're having to go through this too. It's awful but I am still holding out hope that someone will find something that makes this go away. A woman on the board wrote about estrogen supplementation during PMDD. It sounded promising.
Taylor141985
Taylor141985
Hey ladies. Can totally empathize with you both...its like reading about me. From the things I have read on her...some sort of contraception pill seems the way to go. I have tried anti depressants but they didnt work for me. The ups and downs of this horrible thing are hard to bare at times...but like you both...fingers crossed things will get better. Dont give up hope...im desperately trying not to
alemarie
alemarie
Hi I'm writing to support you I am in the same fight.. you guys give me hope and make me feel not so alone.. hang in there
jillstewart
jillstewart
I take Effexor 225mg ER. It really helps with my depression that comes from my PMDD. I also take magnesium and a daily women’s multi vitamin. I no longer take any kind of birth control (I got my tubes removed) as they all made my PMDD beyond worse. I don’t like being on pills either, but I just told myself that this is what I have to do currently to relieve the symptoms of my disorder. Feeling better from my medication is worth it to me at this point because my PMDD was killing my relationship and making my life miserable. Best of luck to you!
GiveMeWings
GiveMeWings
jillstewart,
how long have you been using effexor at that dose? did the dr also recommend the magnesium with it, or is that just something you take on your own? I agree any birth control I was on made things even worse. My mood swings start about 10 days before my period. Even I can't understand my feelings during that time. It's incredibly difficult to to have any meaningful conversations and I am good for nothing except to warn family members to stay away. Now they check the calendar themselves to confirm..