Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Support Group
Premenstrual Stress Syndrome (PMS) is stress which is a physical symptom prior to the onset of menstruation. PMS is exceedingly common, occurring in 75% of women of reproductive age during their lifetime, characterized by symptoms of mood swings, depression, anxiety and irritability. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as bloating and cramping.
I PMS so badly it makes my life seem like I'm on a roller coaster. One moment I'm good. Next 3 weeks before my cycle, I'm the worst person to family and friends, I'm picky, nagging, bitchy, controlling, mean. I feel like im so terrible in these moments. Every month it's the same thing.
For the past two weeks I couldn't really explain why I've been feeling so caring towards my partner. I'm never that way at all. I'm never overly caring and picky. But I've been that way for the past two days and it's become more of an aggressive way of caring. Where I start to say and assume and accuse him of all these things that aren't even going on. It starts up a huge argument where we go back and forth and exchange mean words.
Now that my period has come. Im so mad at myself for not noticing the symptoms either. It's like I get trapped in it and can't decipher the difference between normal me and PMS. I feel more upset with myself for not having control with it. For not being able to put a stop button
Consider writing a nasty note or send a nasty text to yourself first and get it out of your system rather than impulsively letting the words fly. Gaining control is not easy, but it is possible, and now you know what to look for.
have you found that certain foods help you feel better or worse?
Do you have any exercise routine that might help you get out some of the energy or emotions you build up during PMS?
Will certain music help calm you or help you feel more yourself in these extreme mood swings?
I'm so sorry this is such a struggle for you, but I hope there are options that you can take to try and make it a little more manageable.