PMS after a good month
The comments on my last post were so thoughtful and helpful. They were better than my post, LOL. People's suggestions (again referring to the comments) may seem simple but they are often things I have not thought of or haven't taken seriously. So I can't say enough about how much I appreciate such genuine and supportive feedback. It means a lot to me.I've pretty much felt good until about the 22nd of April, about a week before my period (My period started on Friday, April 29th). I had one of my most depressed days yesterday, Saturday April 30th. It was just a pure, horrible sensation of depression.
I am giving more thought to the idea of PMS as a theory of my depression. Depression is so elusive that theories feel good. I noticed that last month I was depressed before my period too. I'll see if this pattern continues. I watched a tv blurb on the use of acupuncture to treat PMS. I've never done acupuncture but wondered if this might be helpful. It was to the woman on tv. If anyone has any info about PMS or acupuncture, I'd be interested to hear.
I began to cry easily on the 18th or 19th of April, becoming extra sensitive and preoccupied with worries (about 10 days before my period). However, I didn't really notice it until Friday the 22nd. That's when the depression really hit. It's like catching a cold. I notice the beginning symptoms in retrospect.
posted by Jayla @ Sunday, May 01, 2005
7 Comments:
I have been married to my husband for 4 years this July and I still ask him questions like, Are you sure you want to be with me?", "Are you upset with me?" and "Do you still feel like you want to be married to me?" I think for me it is part of the depression, leads to insecurity and feelings of being "less" - less that what? Who knows.
I also can say that we have had a lot of talks about my depression and he has done some reading etc. and he tries to understand it and does on a logical level, but he is always wanting to "fix" it and "make me happy". Like you I roll with it and vent my feelings about it on my blog and other ways.
Hang in there
It can definitely be tough dealing with relationships when depression is a part of your life. When I started dating my my boyfriend about a year ago - I told my psychiatrist I was ready to cut back on my medication because everything was so good.
Trying new things like acupuncture could always be a helpful and new alternative, especially when you are seeing patterns in your more depressed days.
Even though it can be hard - keep your head up and know you are not alone. As hard as it is to see sometimes everything will eventually work out.
Thanks for posting on my blog...I appreciate your comments a lot!
I know pms worked its magic on me for many years by way of anger and feeling as if the world would end, things were so horrible. Strangely it took forever to realize it was period related.
I think acupuncture with a reliable acupuncturist would be worth a try.
I'm always here--and always welcome a visit. Mucho love-o B
My confidence flew ou the window when I became ill, depression kicked in, I lost half a breast, my thin body (now bloated with steroids),my hair & I have so many sugery scars that I lost count! I definately ask Jay those questions all the time, he tells me he loves me for who I am, he is sticking around so I guess he does! Hard to believe them when you don't belive it yourself! Thinking about you hon! *hugs*
I'm going through the same thing right now. It can be a real battle. Hugs and lots of luck!
my gf has a hard time controlling her emotions and shift's gears rather rapidly.
hormones are chemicals
the brain runs on chemicals
hormones screw with your brain.
Sweetheart, just sending you love, from someone who KNOWS this feeling well.
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