I don't know about help, but I can empathize. I get all of those symptoms you mentioned, especially the lack of memory. It's like I can't retain anything. I go to steep tea and an hour later walk in the kitchen and go 'damn! I was making tea', then I make more and forget about it again. I can't remember plans me and BF make or anything he tells me, it makes me feel so stupid that I end up asking the same questions a million times.

The worst part is the bizarre suicidal thoughts. I remember sitting in the break room at work once, staring at a fire extinguisher thinking I could set it off and inhale it. WHO THINKS THAT?!!

It took me forever to make the connection, but it is pretty darn clear once I noticed it that every month about a week before my period I turn into a crazy person. It's better than when I thought I was just randomly a crazy person though, at least I can predict when it will happen and can honestly tell myself that I know it's only temporary.

Just remember, it's only temporary (until next month, but don't think about that part :p ). And it IS legitimate. It's totally ok to ask people to take it easy on you because you're "sick" if you want to. It's not an excuse, but it is a reality that shouldn't be totally ignored.

chaste berry and some other herbal remedies do help. there is also a pms formula in health food stores that you take every day and in time they do ease the symptons somewhat. you are not alone. many people suffer like this. my daughter suffers. the bizarre suicidal thoughts are the most troubling. hugs xoxo