To think that PMS is actually very problematic and bad?

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For the last 10 years I have either had a mirena in situ or been pregnant with breaks of no longer than 2 months.

Had my last mirena out in November and planning to TTC again in summer, so this is the longest I have had natural cycles in those 10 years.

And... oh my gosh. I am really struggling to control myself and emotions in the days before my period. I am just so angry and short with everyone. Constantly tearful. And even though I can tell I'm being unreasonable, I can't stop myself! I feel sorry for those around me.

I remember clashing with my mum the days before my period when I was a teenager but never remembered why- clearly because I am a premenstrual monster.

I guess I'm just looking for solidarity from those whom have impactful and difficult PMS symptoms.

Might have to bring forward TTC to end this hell

I really relate! I go absolutely mad before my period. Super paranoid, panic attacks, lack of sleep, restless etc. I started Sertraline in my luteal phase and it did help but the side effects were awful from restarting it all the time..so now I take it consistently and it really helps.

My DM had a hysterectomy at a relatively young age because her PMT was ruining all our lives. I can get a bit bad tempered myself and try really hard to bite my tongue when I'm due my period because I've seen what it can do.

PMS is a valid defence for Murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility, so yanbu!

My cycles were a lot worse when I first came off the pill, they eventually settled down and my emotions are far less dramatic.

Thanks for the solidarity