Quote:
|
Originally Posted by JustJess
This sounds like premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and that's a LOT more serious than the average cramps and moodiness lots of us get. Have any of your doctors brought up this idea? Proved/Disproved it? SSRIs could help, and there's a lot of new research being done on other treatments. That's too much for anyone to have to bear every single month. I'm so sorry... me and my meager-in-comparison-cramps salute you for staying sane.  |
Jess your understanding means alot to me. I noticed nothing had been said along those same lines and it was a big jump for me to admit thats how I am that time of month.
I have never heard of Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but my doctors have been well aware of my problem. All I can say is denial is a lovely when they dont feel it themselves and don't care to look into it. Ive always hoped there maybe some hormone test offered which would spell it all out but none have been offered. Thankfully I have a very supportive partner who knows and understands PMS thanks to a good upbringing. I have done the whole phsyc med trip including ssri and that is definately not for me. Be rest assured it was a well informed decision not to continue on that path. Right now Im on the pill which at least makes it more predictable after being on implanon for 4 years. My doctor said the pill should make it better because it balances out the hormones, but after 18 months I don't agree. I have tried to take a more positive approach remaining constantly aware and keeping a strict control of my thoughts and actions no matter how I feel, that helps keep the peace to a degree.
Well you have certainly given me somewhere to start, thankyou again Jess.
