Stalkers I'm sure the title has you wondering to yourself, "Really? Like she already doesn't tell us too much?" Sigh... I know, I know... I apologize in advance to my male readers (B-rad & Daniel) because we're going to discuss PMS. You know, the crazy shit that happens to you before you start your period? (Dear GOD I hope this is not just me....) But trust me, stalkers, I NEED your help...the people I come in contact with daily NEED your help...
Ok-so we all know how whacky I am about NOT wanting to have children, so surely it's no surprise to you that I am on 'the pill'. (You know, the best pill on the face of the Earth...) Because of this, I am like, ahem, 'clockwork'.... But not only do I know when to expect THAT, I know when my PMS symptoms will start.
Generally, 2 weeks before my actual start date I have symptoms. Most the time I don't even remember what hell my life is soon to become until it just happens. Like, I can FEEL myself feeling mean. Isn't that weird? Like normally I have a happy temperament (of course I can be stern all the time...duh...), but I totally consider myself a 'glass half full' kinda chick. Something will happen & I can FEEL myself having an adverse reaction... & then I wonder, "What the HELL is wrong with me?" And the next time I take one of my magic pills I see that I have 2 weeks left & then a light bulb goes off in my head. A-HA. THAT'S why I'm extra crazy....
Most the time, I feel more mean. I know that sounds horrible, but it's TRUE. I get way more sarcastic & my temper gets WAY shorter (& it's pretty short to begin with). I can just feel tension in my chest. SIGH. It doesn't last the WHOLE 2 weeks, but it's usually extra mean for one full week, then the next week I kind of have good days & bad days (with lots of fun mood swings ALL.DAY.LONG) & then WHAM, it's over & we start the countdown over again...
However, this month - it was sadness. Like serious 'I wanna sit in my house all day in my pajamas & cry' sadness. I'm a freaking basket case. I honestly thought at the beginning of last week I was losing my damn mind. I don't know if it's the weather being gloomy or what. I replay conversations over & over & OVER in my head & question what they said or what I said or why I didn't say 'x,y & z'. My mind would NOT stop running so I had a LOT of trouble sleeping (which you guys know how much I love THAT) & then no sleep causes me to be more sad. HOT MESS I tell ya. I would MUCH rather be more mean than sad. That's more enjoyable for me...
So-here's where ya'll come in. I totally get it's my hormones & all that nonsense but I want to know if there's some kind of vitamin or herb I can take to help with that? (And don't be stupid & suggest I not take the magic pill anymore. That's just crazy talk.)
Anybody else have this problem? Or had an experience like this in the past? Any suggestions on what I can do to fix it? And if you aren't as shameless as me & don't want to post a comment for God & everybody, PLEASE email me: jaimemcafeee@hotmail.com. (Yes, I am THAT serious! I don't have my yearly exam until January but if ya'll don't fix me - I'm asking my Gyno about it.)
Anyone have a padded room with no sharp objects they'll let me live in for like a week & a half every month? I can totally get you the schedule MONTHS in advance...
8 comments:
Couple thing first, 1) can you take the pill FOREVER? 2) I actually think the pill makes your symptoms, better, right? Or am I way off there?
I also get symptoms 2 weeks before I am to start, and I guess it's just my body doing it's thing, preparing for it. I get moody, especially crying, and irritable. As far as making it "better" well, I don't know. Have you considered am anti-depressant? That might make your moods more stable. But of course, your doc would have to confirm all that.
One more thing Jaime. As we age, it gets worse. And women, ehem, "our age" are actually preparing for menopause. YIKES. So, that is probably some of it. AGING SUCKS.
Have you ever looked into an IUD, instead of the pill?! Most people don't even have a period when they have them, if they do, they are very light, PMS is much less, etc. Might be something to read about/ask your doc about. If you have any 'really personal' questions about it, let me know. ha! I had one for about 4yrs.
I have no advice, I don't take the pill cause I don't like the symptoms. Was on the patch for a year or two and couldn't handle the headaches. You know B-rad could always do something..... If you are 100% sure.
I'm sorry you are going through this, no fun.
1. You know what I am going to suggest. Exercise. It makes your mood and everything better.
2. I have an IUD and I LOVE IT! I don't have a period at all and it is more effective than the pill. I do get the PMS "symptoms" occasionally but they are much, much less and not very often at all. I couldn't be happier until Daniel gets the ol' snip, snip! ha! :)
thank you SO much for all your comments & emails! I will say I've been on the pill for about 15 years now, but the gyno assured me your body doesn't get 'used' to it & quit working! Shew!
It seems the consensus is I might need to go to that iud thingie. My periods are VERY light now & only last 3 days so I'm happy with that part. I have no cramps or any thing else while on my period. It's the lead up that's a bitch. I don't really want to be on an anti-depressant bc I don't think my symptoms are bad enough for something like that. Sure I whine & cry about it - but I am no where near as bad as ppl who really need those meds.
As far as B-rad getting snipped, I've never really thought about that bc it's SO permanent for HIM. What if I like DIE or something & he gets re-married & that (crazy) person wants kids? I would hate that for him when it's just as easy for me to use SOME form of birth control now.
Alicia-exercise? I think shopping has the same effect so I think I'll try that instead! ;)
Thanks again, everybody. I really appreciate it. Hopefully I can make it another month or so before my annual exam without killing anyone!!! :)
Oy, good ol' PMS. It sucks. I feel like I want to kill everyone around me 2 weeks before I start. It's bad!! I don't take the pill or have an IUD. I'm hoping Eric will take the plunge soon and get a snip snip. Such a fun topic!!! I think ginmommy is right...it just gets worse with age. Let us know if you do the IUD...
I. U. D.....
It's the only way to go.. I have had one for 9 years. Not the same one... But for the past nine years... No pills, no periods, no problems!
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