New and in desperate need of relief

Hello all, new kid on the block.

I'll try to make this short and sweet. Well....on second thought, how about long and not so sweet.

I have been treated for depression and anxiety since I was 18 years old. I am now 44 and still changing meds to find one that works. About 5 years ago a psychiatrist thought my emotional problems were somewhat related to my menstrual cycle and put me on a diuretic that I took for ovulation to the onset of my period. The purpose of this drug therapy was to ease some of my PMS symptoms.

Anti-depressants seem to work for a while then quit. My depression and other problems are on the verge of becoming debilitating.

I have become increasingly worse as of late. I was going through a screaming sobbing jag while emailing a friend. I was pouring my heart out to her then happened to mention "I wish I knew when my period was due" I dont always keep track because it has been pretty much like clockwork since its onset. My tubes are tied so pregnancy is not a concern.

Well, wouldn't you know it. My period arrived the next day. I fear my PMS is to the point where it is out of control. I feel like I am watching myself loose my mind. I frightended and at my wits end. Sadly I have a long history of sexual abuse. So I am pretty sure the depression comes from many directions; My past, genetics and possible a rabid case of PMS.

I've been waiting so very long to be 'fixed' and am running out of steam. It justed seemed to me that maybe I should be seeing a gynocologist pronto! I have been to the gyno several times complaining of heavy and painful periods. They just seem to get worse each year.

Because of the other hard cases I have to substantiate my depression I think I have been putting my menstrual cycle aside.

I'm interested to see what others think about my uncontrolable mood swings, anger, total lack of control of tears, confusion, memory problems, sleep problems. Could much of this be related to my mentstrual cycle?

I have not even begun to investigate my options. This seemed like as good a place as any (maybe better) to start.

It is my sincere hope that I find some answers here.

I wish you all good health and happiness. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely
LorrieLu

Hi Lorrielu,

I am not a Dr. and it sounds like maybe you have PMDD. Here is a link that goes over it:

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/10/2953_498.htm

I personally did not have it in pre-op and I have seen several ladies post about it. You might check out the "Resources" area at the top of the web site for further info.

Or go to the "search this forum" link on the Hysterectomy Options and Pre and Post Op Support Posts and look for more information by entering PMDD.

Hope that helps.

Best wishes,

Mary

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I'm interested to see what others think about my uncontrollable mood swings, anger, total lack of control tears, confusion, memory problems, sleep problems. Could much of this be related to my menstrual cycle?

I had all of these things before my hyst in November. I didn't think I was going to have any friends or family left because of all these symptons. Many mornings I would be driving my DS to school and cry all the way there, he just got to accept I was crying for no reason. I slept about 2-3 hours a night. I was angry all the time (mostly from the uncontrollable mood swings.) And I'm glad I don't remember that time to well. I didn't really have a cycle, I just bled all the time, which could be what caused all the other problems. I had SAH with understanding if ovaries weren't healthy they would go but they were healthy so they stayed. Since the day after surgery I have felt like a new person. I've only had 2 days of crying for no reason and the other stuff has just faded away.

As Mary said before me, we are not doctors, just women that have experienced this. Make an appt. with a gyn. and talk with them about this.

Good Luck!
Cindy

I agree an appt. with your Gyn is in order!!

There is a thread on PMDD it's 2 parts. In the second thread, Part B, there is a link to a page that gives a PMDD charting calendar. In order to properly diagnose PMDD you must chart your symptoms for 2-3 months/cycles. With PMDD your symptoms, such as mood swings, anger and uncontolable behavor go away by the time your cycle has finished. With depression the symptoms do not go away. If you'd like to read what others have gone through with PMDD and locate that PMDD charting calendar visit this 2 part thread. (charting calendar is on page 2 of thread Part B)

Part A

http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/sho...hreadid=167506

Part B

http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/sho...highlight=pmdd

Take Care
JOSIE