PMDD who has it?

[cadburymilkchoc]

I've thought for a while now I've had this but put it to the back of my mind. But I just feel like I can't keep going on this way and need to address it with a doctor to try and make myself feel better. Today I've been feeling so low and my anxiety is so high and I've been having irrational thoughts (not suicidal). Just over thinking things. My DM has never been diagnosed but her mood swings were crazy and rages were pretty bad. Ever since having my DS my moods have been worse and depression and anxiety have been bad. I never really had it before him. But now I notice a pattern and I need help. Anyone else got this? Can people recommend ways to help? Vitamins to take? Lifestyle changes?

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I think I've got this.
I get horrendous pains and feel just ugh when I've come on. My moods are terrible before I come on and I can feel really overwhelmed and hopeless about many subjects, especially my job which I'm very good at!
I did have some success with sertraline...I'm not taking it at the moment.
I did try fluoxetine first but that caused me raging anxiety.
Go and see your GP.

Hi Cadbury,

I think I have this too and it mostly manifests as very dramatic mood swings and outbursts. I have severe OCD (including silly intrusive thoughts), which is also much worse in the week before my period.

When I actually remember to take Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin B6 (I take 10-30mg per day but some people take 50mg+) and Magnesium supplements from mid-cycle/ovulation to period time then my symptoms are quite a lot better but still a problem. Some people also find 'Black Cohosh' or St John's Wort helpful.

I know that some people find anti-depressants useful although I've decided not to go down that route as I had a negative experience on Fluoxetine.

Can someone explain exactly what PMDD is please, as I’ve been wondering if I may have it but can’t find enough information about it online

cadburymilkchoc sorry to hijack your post