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[Kitte]

Hi I'm new to this site

Suffering from anxiety and depression wondered if anyone found they felt worse especially with low mood before their period starts. Be grateful for any advice.

[mysmugcat]

Hi I feel rubbish a lot but yes more anxious just before. I have mini meltdowns. Evening primrose oil may help somewhat.

[Clazzy78]

Hello. A HUGE yes. I have had this for years. It's severe PMS or in the USA it is called PMDD.

I would see you GP and let them know what is happening. Keep a journal for a few cycles too, medics like to see it for 2-3 months before making a diagnosis. Also, they need to rule out other causes too.

But in the meantime, a good quality multivitamin/mineral supplement for women, vitamin d, evening primrose oil, b6, calcium and magnesium supplements I would recommend. I know it sounds a lot, google them and see what you think.

Personally, I take multivitamin (Ultrawoman) from holland and Barrett. Evening primrose oil and 25 micro grams of vit D.

I'm waiting for gynaecologist referral too.

It is horrible. But there are treatments you can try, from simple one like b6 to SSRI antidepressants.

There is a contraceptive pill called Yasmin that is licensed for treatment of PMS as it has a new type of progestogen in that is supposed to help.

But do see your GP. I left it so long before I sought help and I wish I'd done it sooner.

Best wishes, anything else you'd like to know, just ask 💗

[poppet36]

Hi. This is a subject i am always bringing up when talking to doctors but it just gets swept under the carpet. Every month before my period i get to the point where i feel so low i just want to die (like right now to be honest) its an awful way to like. Ive been told its called PMDD and that the pill helps but the only cure is a hyterectomy. Your not alone hun x