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Women's health

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RooRem2 · 09/09/2022 06:57

I have posted about this before but don’t think I asked if there was anything to help. About a week before my period my mood goes so low. To the point I feel suicidal. I haven’t slept much due to crying. Mainly about my family dying. I know that sounds strange because there is no reason for me to think that but I cant get the thoughts out of my bed. I could literally lie in bed all day just crying. Everything feels too much already today. All sorts go through my head that I can’t get rid of. I just feel shit. It only lasts about a day or 2 but I dread these couple of days every month. Is there anything that could help me

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yikesanotherbooboo · 09/09/2022 07:13

There are a number of things that can help.
Start by making. gP appointment and while you are waiting make sure that you have a good diet, plenty of sleep and exercise. Take regular B vitamins and evening primrose oil or similar.
It is a hormonal condition so can be mitigated by hormones or antidepressants from SSRI family.I have seen women's lives transformed by treatment so go and explain to your doctor the impact that this is having.If you GP is unsympathetic try a different one and maybe arm yourself with some information.

Reluctantadult · 09/09/2022 07:16

Have you ever tried St John's Wart tablets, available on the shelves in chemist's. They are for low mood and pmt. My husband takes them for low mood, they were recommended to him by the doctor before trying anti depressants. I know immediately if he's run out of tablets and not been taking.

FTstepmum · 09/09/2022 08:18

It's so miserable and I really feel for you.

Definitely go to your GP. It's a serious, genuine medical problem that they can help with.

Do you have any responsibilities like work or children? Can you call in sick today to prioritise getting to the GP surgery?

peasandtoastfortea · 09/09/2022 23:26

Is it possible you are approaching peri? I ask because I think I am. Second week of my cycle I get an insatiable appetite, third week I get really low and depressed. I have a constant feeling of hopelessness. I feel like I have wasted my life etc I don't feel suicidal thankfully. I Often feel quite hot too but life is very stressful atm so not sure about that one, could be stress / bp.
This didn't happen two years ago.
These feeing tend to go a few days into my period.

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