Severe PMT...

[Wilkie]

I suffer with PMDD which is a severe form of PMT. I take Citalopram for the depressive side effective of this hormonal problem but have found that although it curbs my depression, it doesn't help the irritability.

I am snappy, nasty and prickly to my DH for a good 10 days running up to my period and then for a couple of days after it starting. I don't tend to be like it with other people cos I wouldn't get away with it but DH is very understanding. I have a general feeling of wanting to hermit away and not see anyone until it has passed.

I hate myself when I am being a bitch but cannot stop myself.

What should I do? Any suggestions

Nope. No advice.

Get the self same thing myself. Admittedly not as bad as you. Have been similar myself this week.

Impairs my judgement and assessment of things tremendously.

It's awful. Have had it since I was 15. Was only diagnosed 3 years ago. It's better cos the depression/anxiety has calmed with the Citalopram but the irritability is AWFUL. My poor poor DH

I've been using Agnus Castus which has made me a bit better. It took several months to kick in though.

I think yours sounds more severe than mine ever was though.

Yes your poor DH, but poor you too.

I am on Sertraline for PND, but, it doesnt really deal with the PMT.

I often dont realise that I have a problem until it has passed, iykwim?