PMS is making my life a living hell

[shoebaby1]

Every month at this time I am on my last week of BC pills and I feel sad and start overanalyzing things and being extra pessimistic and I hate everyone! what do I do

[the yang to the worlds yin]

Honestly I know exactly how you feel. What I suggest is during that week of the month, just focus on destressing yourself, don't make big plans, and if at all possible, when you feel yourself getting angry or upset, excuse yourself and leave.

[shes2smart]

Talk to the doc who prescribed your pills. There may be a different brand or formulation of pills that would work better for you than what you're currently on.

[TheRedQueen]

I've tried six or seven different kinds of birth control pills, to only find one that didn't make me feel insane. Though it is a bit of a nuisance, I would suggest that you start "shopping around" for a more suitable pill.

[doyathink]

You can also start taking vitamin B-6. My dr told me to use it to help with mood swings.....I like it, it helps. 25-50 mg a day

[flower99]

You can also start taking vitamin B-6. My dr told me to use it to help with mood swings.....I like it, it helps. 25-50 mg a day

 

Oh Wow, I didn't know that

 

I'm not on any pills and my time of the month is brutal.

It's hell...moody, emotional, pessimistic, hate everyone--just like shoebaby described.

 

thanks I'll try that

[shoebaby1]

I really appreciate this, does the vitamins interfere with your BC pills at all, if not then I will definitely need to pick up some. I can't believe how much your period can screw up your mind! its crazy!

[jilligirl]

I can definitely sympathize with you. But my situation is opposite of yours. When I was on the pill, I was so calm and level-headed during ALL times of the month. Now that I'm off the pill, I'm just the same as I was BEFORE I went on the pill-- moody, hyper-sensitive, overanalytical, angry, etc. during PMS. It sux.

 

I really don't have an answer for you, but I can definitely feel you on this one.