P.M.S I'ts all in the mind.
I am a 24 year old woman with quite a nice life i have two beautiful children who are my world a husband who loves me a comfortable home and a job that i enjoy most of the time. so why does my world fall to peices every 3-4 weeks. HORMONES i have suffered from P.M.S since i was 14 so you'd think i'd be used to it by now. More than anything i just wish people could understand how scary P.M.S can be if i had a pennie for every time i'd been told to chill out and eat some chocolate i would be a millionare. Most people associate P.M.S with feeling a little rough and grumpy. If only it was that simple, for at least one week out of every month my emotions vere between feeling a little irritable and testy to total despair and worthlessnes. I feel like i am a terrible mother, wife, daughter, friend and all round awfull person. when my hormones are calm i know these emotions are extreme and caused by hormones but at the time i can only feel pain and anquish. Suffering from P.M.S has contributed to so many bad times in my life i would be here for day's if i sat down to wright about them all. I just want people to look at the bigger picture and reconise what a frightening illness P.M.S can be. Elizabeth. XX
Story shared: 02/09/2006 23:06:25
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I would not have any idea how you feel each month, however from what you have said I am sure its horrific, as it is for all women. I am sure that you will receive many empathetic words of encouragement.
With thanks again, very best wishes, CJ x
It isn't all in your mind, though. PMS is a disorder of the body, and as such it can be treated. Your doctor may be able to suggest a few things. Have a chat with them. Good luck,
x
So don't feel alone, from someone who can't offer you any help either (SORRY!!) X
I suffer with PMS really badly and realised too late. Firstly, please make sure to tell your doctor so they can help. This is how I helped myself:
I kept a diary detailing the exact day I came on each month, also every day and night I would wake up and write in my diary e.g. good/bad/horrible day or even if i had arguments, disagreements etc. Sounds mad but by doing this it helped me to establish behaviour patterns.
I realised that exactly 1 week before my period I felt depressed, low, fat, suicidal. Even worst I did'nt care about anything, over the years I lost partners on those days/jobs and my temper (throwing beans and drinks on people that upset me). My friends thought it was hilarious at first but we all realised I had PMS when the mishaps re-occurred the week before most periods.
This is a really serious condition especially if you are going through any stress or tramatic situations e.g. breakup, low self esteem.
Now I take Pharmaton capsules or other high dosage vitamins 1 1/2 weeks before and exercise regularly ( i know everyone says that but you'll be suprised what a kick aerobics class can do for that built up frustration). I also juice cranberries and sweet exotic fruits to help with the swelling and cravings.
My periods last 6 days and 4 of them are full so my body has no choice but to stock up before it comes.
If you do notice that you get these symptoms at specific times of the month, set reminders on your mobile phone 2 days before so you can mentally gear up. i.e. sometimes I feel so bad I wish life would end then I say "it must be PMS" and it does help. e.g. you want to scream at your husband uncontrollably for the smallest thing ....try our hardest to remember the time it is and let him know. e.g. if you just feel really low and can't be bothered to exercise....book a facial/manicure/hairdresser or something that makes you feel pampered (hopefully it will counter the way you feel).
It is really hard but now I know what it is....it helps!
Take care
xx
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