Experiences of severe PMT?

[TitsalinaBumSquash]

I don't know if it's PMT or PMS so please excuse the wrong terminology.

I'm just wondering if it's worth seeking advice from a GP or the women's health nurse about severe (boarderline psychotic) mood swings and low moods the week of my period.
It's getting worse by the month, I spent the whole of yesterday sobbing, I just didn't want to be alive, everything seems so bleak and I felt worthless.

I'm absolutely fine the rest of the month but whilst this is going on I can't seem to rationalise it as what it is, it's quite frightening.
I also suffer from complete brain fog, doing silly things like driving with the petrol cap open. Leaving my keys in shops and forgetting appointments etc but again only the few days before my period starts and the few days after it starts.

I don't want to be seen as just being a hormonal, moody woman because I worry that it's becoming a real problem.

I don't have an answer but have been wondering the same thing. I'm waiting to see whether I can manage it myself any better this month as I know it's coming and, if not, then plan to go to the GP.

It is recognised in the NICE guidelines if you google NICE guidelines premenstrual disorder.

It is a real problem. I reall feel for you.

I had this for years with added very heavy bleeding and migraines and lots of other symptoms. It was tough.

Tried everything, cutting out alcohol, sugar, taking agnus castus, magnesium........

At 42 I had a full hysterectomy and I have never regretted it.

You need to go to the doctor and if they are dismissive, go and see another one. I feel too many women are still being fobbed off with crap advice or told to put up with it.

I went to my GP with that same feeling. Utter despair, borderline suicidal - but only 5 days a month. She was v sympathetic advised either a mild antidepressant or the mini pill. I tried the mini pill for three months but bled constantly so came off it. I think it gave my hormones a jolt thought - haven't had PMS for 4 months now. Fingers crossed it's gone for good.