Is this the right place to talk about PMT?

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Sorry if its not.

I'm suffering today. Actually, I'm not suffering at all, I'm bring the selfish cow that I am and putting myself first. I seem to get severe pmt a week or few days before my period starts and turn into a bit of a headcase. My children don't deserve it. I'm got a letter with a bot if bad news earlier and screamed down the phone to dh for 20 mins and was in dc's faces shouting etc. My 5 year oldster his own sandwich for lunch because he didn't want to annoy me. I went into the kitchen and seen the ham was all gone on one sandwich and I freaked out - again.
I lay down with my youngest for a nap and he's up now - I can't face getting up so they're playing the playstation. They're 5 and 2.

What will help me with my mood around this time of month?

I need help before I go too far

Evening primrose and star flower oil helps some people but maybe visit GP and ask advice you perhaps you could take anti-depressants for that week when you need them. Is your diet healthy? I think that can help a lot too. I know how you feel though as well as feeling VERY irritable I also feel extremely edgy and also like my thoughts are speeded up if that makes sense.
Also if you like self help books' the power of now' helped me. It is a bit deep but helps you see that it is normal to experience it just to be aware ,acknowledge and rise above the feelings although I know that is easier said than done!

Had a look in general health as I thought there was a special PMT place, but there is not.

Howeverm this subject is talked about quite often on MN, so if you put in PMT into the search box, lots of threads should come up about it, that you should find helpful.

Thank you both - I feel better having just typed it out and giving it a bit of time. Sorry about the typos!

Will search pmt and see how others are dealing with it. I know I'm not alone but it really feels like it sometimes.

I tried evening primrose when I was younger but it didn't seem to make much difference. Maybe I should give it another go.

I found a magnesium supplement really helped me- this is what my GP recommended. I also found a low carb diet had a very positive effect (although I would start it when the PMS has passed rather than during!).
However I also had counselling on the NHS because what I realised was I was bottling up my issues (marriage was under strain for various reasons) until the PMS time rolled round, then I couldn't contain it and I totally lost it . I would see your GP to see what they offer.