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Pmdd

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Greymoon2016 · 26/07/2017 16:19

Hi I'm new but I'm having a tough time at the minute I've had issues with mental health for some time and had care with relevant services so this isn't new too me.

I think I may have pmdd as I seem too become unwell up too two weeks before my period it's getting worse and worse with every cycle I also have polycystic ovary syndrome and since having a baby seven months ago my periods are all over the place very long cycles with this up and down but then really intense feelings just before I come on.
This unfortunately has now coinsided with the holidays I'm very late again and feeling terrible I've done nothing for three days I just want too be on my own I'm crying then irritable and binge eating this happens most months.
My husband is supportive but has too work and we live separately from family and I'm not enriched with genuine friends I could share this with so I'm struggling.
I have appointment with psychiatrist in September and I've raised the pmdd issue but I'm told a gynaecologist has too diagnose this but i can't get another referral too that because I've had quite a few about pcos.
Any one have this and how did you get diagnosed? How do you cope in second phase of cycle? Supplements anti D's etc? Help?

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OnlyGodKnowsWhy · 27/07/2017 10:26

Hi, I have PMDD too and Mirena coil worked for me. There us a great group on facebook PMDD SUPPORT UK loads of advice on there.

LouPemb86 · 06/08/2017 10:16

Hi ladies, I have PMDD and am part of a project raising awareness awareness of PMDD (the lady who founded it is the admin for UK PMDD Support). Please join our page and we can support you through this facebook.com/viciouscyclepmdd and Instagram @viciouscyclepmdd.

I also encourage you to look at the Gia Allemand Foundation website which has brilliant resources including a list of current treatment options. That is a shame about the referral but surely your GP can start you on antidepressants to see if that helps?

Lou xx

hellomarshmallow · 06/08/2017 10:37

Hi,I have pmdd. I take citalopram at a low dose for 10 days (ish) a month and it works wonders. When I'm pre-menstrual I can feel a buzz in my body and I feel on edge, angry or completely depressed and lifeless. The medication makes me feel relaxed and calm. My Gp diagnosed, based on my own diagnosis. Mine got worse (or started) when my DT were breastfeeding around 18 months (but it's a long time ago so approx!) but I didn't start medication until they stopped bf.

I hope your GP can help. It's worth going armed with a diary of symptoms and some background reading under your belt!

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