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Has anyone tried anti-depressants for PMDD?

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Illbewalkingthedog · 29/05/2026 14:55

It’s a slightly complicated one but I’m pretty sure that I might have PMDD. However I’ve struggled with my mental health my entire life and I’m also awaiting whether o can have an autism assessment, but it’s been a year and I’ve heard absolutely nothing.

Every month my periods are ruining my life. For anything from 1-2 weeks before my periods I am an absolute mess. I get every symptom going. My whole body aches, I get migraines, IBS, for about a week my energy is so low I struggle to function even on a basic level. I’d literally lie in bed for a week if I could.

My moods are insane and I can’t tolerate my own family, I fantasise about running away from everyone and everything, and lately I’ve been having suicidal thoughts again, which is so horrible.

Years ago I was offered to take anti depressants just for the two weeks before my period starts, but I really wasn’t keen on going on medication.

However I’m getting older and with general life stuff I’m struggling to cope.

So I’m thinking of going to the GP and asking to try the tablets.

Can any on e share their experiences good or bad?

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Stripes84 · 29/05/2026 15:02

Hello, my daughter suffers with this and has been prescribed Eloine (oral contraceptive) which has made a drastic difference. I have heard of SSRI medication being prescribed for half the month (to support with the luteal phase) which is where PMDD sufferers experience the issues you have described. There is also some good support resources online. I havent myself experienced PMDD but having seen my daughter suffer it I understand the impact it can have on your life. I am not an expert but I believe if someone is ND then the effects of hormones and hormonal extremes can be more intensely felt/experienced. I certainly had a difficult time during the hormonal "milestones" in my life (teenage years/post childbirth and now perimenopause!) I hope you find something that works for you. If you are elgibile and open to trying the contraceptive pill (Eloine) I can honestly say its made the world of difference to my daughter. All the best. X

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