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Re: (don't be afraid) Re: afraid... PMDD

Posted by LynneDa on November 3, 2003, at 11:25:22

In reply to Re: (don't be afraid) Re: afraid... PMDD, posted by courtney Simon on November 3, 2003, at 7:15:37

Hi Courtney -
Just wanted to let you know I can relate 100%. I am 40 and have suffered with these horrible behaviors for about 3 years. I finally talked to my gyn about it. There was no pelvic exam involved, though. That puzzles me. They did a blood test to check my hormone levels, to see if I was in menopause. He diagnosed me with PMDD and peri-menopausal.

I am on 10mg of Lexapro - just 2 weeks into it. I felt better after ONE DAY! I can now work on the other things that are not related to depression or PMDD - other behavioral issues I may have some control over. I've tried one other med - Sarafem - and couldn't stand the side effects. There are some with Lex, but they were easy to get through and worth it for the peace I've found.

I totally understand feeling out of control and being driven by forces that are inside of you, yet not under your jurisdiction so to speak. I truly don't think you'll lose the other areas in which you are already balanced and see as positives.

Hang in there and switch docs if you are uncomfortable with their procedures! This is too important a time in your life to waste with all this pain :-)
~ Lynne


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