Posted by jovigurl on December 10, 2003, at 15:00:35
In reply to Re: pmdd, posted by mel32 on June 27, 2003, at 21:53:30
> I think I have PMDD. I am a raging lunatic 2 weeks before my period. I am 32 and I have a 5 year old son. I have had PMS as long as i can remember, but it has definitely gotten worse since marriage and childbirth. I was wondering if anyone out there has similar symptoms; I feel extreme rage, depression and hopelessness 2 weeks before period. The rage is very scary to me. This past month I was physically abusive to my husband, and I felt completely out of control. I didn't actually hurt him, but I threw things at him that could have injured him. I literally was like The Hulk , in that it felt like I was possessed, and only exhaustion would free me of the rage I felt. Please let me know if you have any similar horror stories. Depression is also a huge thing for me, but I could handle that more than my craziness being directed at someone else. Even though I've felt suicidal many times, I know that eventually, it will pass. Please write!
>>>Wow!!! I know I am about 6 months late in posting.. but I just found this site! You sound EXACTLY like me!!! I've always had PMS but after kids, everyday stress, etc. it just got worse.. You are correct - the only relief I felt was the intense rage - letting it all out! However, I was getting scared - i was becoming abusive to my husband and my kids..the rage would build inside me until it was literally a blind rage - i could quite literally see red in my eyes! This was usually the 2 weeks prior to my period.. My husband told me for years - he loved me 2 weeks out of the month, and couldn't live with me the other 2...We are young too - H.S. Sweethearts and have been together for 19 years now..he's 38 and I'm 36.. I finally sought help from my doctor.. I couldn't live with this one minute longer - i was depressed, hated life, thought about killing myself - sometimes about killing my husband or kids - i was starting to hate them! My husband was threatening to leave and I couldn't imagine my life without him. - We aren't just husband and wife, but best friends and soulmates. I even told him when he left to take the "damn kids" with him because I didn't want them! Ugh! How could I BE LIKE THIS??
So - the doctor put me on 20mg of sarafem, and loestrin - to try to balance my hormones (we don't need birth control - he had a vasectomy)I was a zombie for 2 weeks.. I couldn't take this either! So doc changed me to 10mg of sarafem. I would like to share that my life has turned around 200%!
I do suffer from upset stomach as a side effect. And, although sexual interest is decreased, my husband can usually change my mind.. :)
I take the sarafem for 2 1/2 to 3 weeks out of the month.. I stop taking it a few days after I get my period. This seems to give me a break from the stomach ailments..
Luckily, I'm not too bad with side effects. I do occasionally get anxiety attacks... I don't know if this is a side effect, or just me..
THANK GOD I'm not the only person who felt this way!!
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