Severe PMS - what can help?

[Halfpint76]

Just that really, I notice my PMS is getting worse as I get older (nearly 40) and since having my children. I get incredibly weepy, touchy and angry to the point I just want to scream! I feel terrible as I know I shout at my older son more than necessary for little things. It's not fair on him or the rest of the family, I need to get it under control. What have you found helps? Thanks

[hudyerwheesht]

Have you tried natural remedies like agnus castus, evening primrose oil,etc?

I've been using various combinations of supplements over the years - and definitely find I get worse if I stop taking them - but recently I've felt the most difference after taking 5 htp.

I order a high strength one from amazon, if you're interested I'll get the link for you.

[hudyerwheesht]

Don't click on that link, it's the wrong bloody one, sorry. Can't do copy and past very well on my iPad.

[MajesticWhine]

er, are you sure about that hudyerwheesht?

[glenthebattleostrich]

Agnus castus and a clean diet. No wheat, low carb high fat has worked well for mine

[MajesticWhine]

Agnus castus and not drinking alcohol in the pre-menstrual period helps me.

[hudyerwheesht]

I know, Majestic - just my luck that the last thing I copied to paste was a Strutter video. Hence my request to remove it.

[Halfpint76]

Ok great thanks, I did buy Evening primrose oil months ago but never actually took it regularly . I've never heard of Agnus Castus or 5htp but anything is worth a shot! I do also need to look at my diet as I have been eating crap lately, too much refined sugar, not enough fruit and veg... basically the usual suspects.

I just feel horrendous during the pre-menstrual week, and I can't be easy to live with when I'm like this. I got into a road rage incident this morning and gave the other driver a finger, beeping horn like a mad woman. Embarrassed to say I had the 2 kids with me .... not feeling very proud of myself, It's like I just want to tell the world to eff off

[hudyerwheesht]

Oh OP, I've been there. You feel possessed don't you, by a very intolerant, grumpy spirit?! After it's passed I look back and I don't even recognise that person, it's crazy.

Get yourself some agnus Castus and 5-HTP, take them regularly and you will notice a difference. It's not miraculous but they can definitely improve it, ime.

It's not even that "woo" - AC is just a natural remedy like St. John's wort and 5-htp is a serotonin pre-curser, the latter being good at mood regulation and hormonal balance.

Good luck!

[Halfpint76]

Thanks Hudyerwheesht...I will try those. My behaviour has been awful. I hate it...hate the whole jekyll and hyde of it as I remember my mum being a bit like it too which could be horrible. Don't want that for my children. I love you username by the way. Reminds me of my granny

[hudyerwheesht]

Yeah, Jekyll and Hyde, it is like that. I always say to my DH that it is like being emotionally hijacked; you just don't have control over your emotions. Awful. So, so much worse since I had the DC and am in my forties compared with my 20's/30's when I was just a bit weepy and grumpy for a day or 2. Mine has been known to last the best part of a fortnight(didn't know that's what it was until I read that it can start 12 days before your period is due).

Sorry, I'm making this all about me! I just really relate to your OP.

I take it your granny was Scottish!