Intense emotions before period

[Morgan68]

Hi all,

My PMS has been so intense after having my DD. She’s 7 months and the past 3 months have been hell in the lead up to my period. They’re also incredibly irregular (always have been) so even though I’m using a tracker I still have no idea when it’ll start.
Im experiencing a lot of rage. I screamed in the car because DD was crying and then cried the 30 minute drive home because I felt so guilty- and I mean I sobbed uncontrollably.
Im getting really frustrated and angry with lots of things that I should be able to just get on with. I’m snapping at my husband and we are arguing. I’m very tearful and feeling really sad. My mental health definitely deteriorates.
Has anyone experienced this and have advice? I’m contemplating going on the pill to see if that will help. But it took me a long time to find one that suited me and pharmacies don’t always stock it (which is why I came off it and we then decided to start trying for a baby).

I really just what to stop being so angry, stressed and negative for about a week every month in the run up to my period.

Hi op
ive not experienced this but my periods are worse in terms of pain and regularity. I would speak to the GP as I believe there are other things that could help aside from the pill.

I know you said they are irregular but when you feel yourself getting to this point could you ask your partner or someone else you have for support if they could take DD for the day so you can get your head together and have some time to yourself? Again a different situation but I had a day where I felt like I just couldn’t cope, my Mum took DS and just having that time away really helped and I was ready to go again x

Ask your GP about PMDD. It’s not uncommon to rear its head after giving birth.