I really hope someone has some advice.
I have horrible!!!! Mood swings during PMS.
About 18 month ago I went to see a GP who has prescribed me antidepressant and regular meetings with psychologist. At the time I was diagnosed with pre/post natal depression. Long story short, after 10 month I went of the medication for various reasons including feeling overall better with my mental health (GP approved) I have since kept a diary to track my moods and it turns out that 10 days around my period I turn into an incredible moody almost nasty person. I have no Toleranz for my children during that time which breaks my heart. I snap about the tiniest things and are just miserable. I hate how I feel during that time and the pressure it puts on my family. I am in a constant state of being overwhelmed during the 10 days.
I am looking for ways to naturally tackle this issue. I don’t want to take anti depressants again, as it’s seems to be hormonal. I am looking for holistic approaches to deal with those nasty mood swings during pms. There must be something out there to tackle pms?
Please help
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I honestly believe in evening primrose. I find my PMS to be pretty unbearable if I’m not taking them. I just take them every day with my vitamins. Sure enough if I slack off, everyone cops my PMS and it’s not pretty
I have a rellie who has regular acupuncture for this reason. I'm not sure if there's any scientific proof of it being beneficial but she swears by it, can't hurt to try in any case!
Just out of curiosity, do you find contraceptives exacerbate the pms symptoms? I've been using implanon for 7 years, my pms symptoms were fairly standard before using it but now for a good week before my period and probably 3 days during i feel constantly irritated for no good reason, I could literally rage at my kids and partner. I have to try really hard to keep my self under control, it's exhausting.
Good luck
Go see a wholistic doctor or a naturopath. Changing my diet and taking supplements has changed my peri-menopausal life!
I go for a balanced take of modern medicine and complimentary medicines.
My anti depressants work for me.
I hope you find something that works for you, but please don't dismiss modern medicines as they might be just right for you