Does any other woman feel this way? (warning: PMS and period talk!)
Ok, I have to ask. I'm sitting here at work, it's 5 days before my period is due, and I'm a mess. I really am. I know there have been many posts on this topic, but I need some reassurance. I was doing better this past week and now this PMS starts and I'm feeling like I'm back at square 1! Why does PMS disrupt my life so much and how am I supposed to be able to hold down a job when the week before my period and the week during my period, I'm barely making it through a day! My spaced out symptom because 10 times worse and I feel panicky all day long. Does anyone else relate to me? Does your anxiety get worse before your period? And how do you cope? I'm really struggling here.
hugs&kisses,
Karilynn
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
Frank Herbert
"How you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And, so it is with life, which for many of us becomes one big test followed by one big lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word: grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, darkness and the light."
Karilynn
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
Frank Herbert
"How you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And, so it is with life, which for many of us becomes one big test followed by one big lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word: grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, darkness and the light."
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Yup - every month - the 5-7 days before and sometimes until the last day of my period. A couple months ago was so bad - i lost 7 lbs due to nerves and inability to eat. Last couple months not so bad - its really really important to take EXTRA omega 3's (4-6 day), get as much calcium as you can and avoid caffeine and choc as much as possible. I am having my hormones checked by my gyn as i am 43 and have read that many of these symptoms are related to flucuating hormones.
Keep me posted!
Leslee
Keep me posted!
Leslee
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Hi Karilynn:
I am so with you sista! I get totally messed up, always want to run away- etc etc. I think the fact we can regulate the cycle and anticipate the PMS helps too- remember these are just feelings (I know yeah right eh? so hard!) but seriously tell yourself "I am a women, this is completely healthy and natural, sucks yes but makes the good days even better" try not to dwell about work, they say most people only focus for 15 minutes then need a break, maybe do some stretching or take a 'pee' break.. just stop the thoughts some how.. or else of course, the vicious cycle gets the best of us. (if you are having a REALLY bad day I would pop a midol- I dont condon pill popping but in these circumstances I think of it as making me feel better and I deserve that to get through the day) AND have lots of compassion for yourself.. understand, accept and keep putting one step in front of the other..
I try and 'float' through it and appreciate that is what it is.. but it is so hard.
You are such a wonderful person Kari, I read many inspiring, encouraging posts you wrote.. I have been trying to print mine out (to other people)and keep them with my diary. When I feel weak or tired I read what I have said to others feeling that way and it helps soooo much- I belive it when I say it to other people- so why I cant I believe it for me? try and ask yourself what Lucinda would say to you.. that has helped me.. and accept we are women we get to have babies and this comes with the territory.. my meds NEVER helped pms- they made it worse..
Please feel free to vent away to me anytime, I appreciate all of your help and kind words, youve spoken to me before! Browsing the thread history makes me feel great too!
Are you taking the good days? I noticed this month my pms was much better and i was much 'lighter', less cramps, they are helping with that too..
good luck hun and keep your head up along the journey, small steps to large miles and two steps forward one back.. you will never be at square one, dont even think that- appreciate how far you've come and how remarkable your recovery has been thus far! get out your journals.. gratitude too!
Sending all my best wishes!
I am so with you sista! I get totally messed up, always want to run away- etc etc. I think the fact we can regulate the cycle and anticipate the PMS helps too- remember these are just feelings (I know yeah right eh? so hard!) but seriously tell yourself "I am a women, this is completely healthy and natural, sucks yes but makes the good days even better" try not to dwell about work, they say most people only focus for 15 minutes then need a break, maybe do some stretching or take a 'pee' break.. just stop the thoughts some how.. or else of course, the vicious cycle gets the best of us. (if you are having a REALLY bad day I would pop a midol- I dont condon pill popping but in these circumstances I think of it as making me feel better and I deserve that to get through the day) AND have lots of compassion for yourself.. understand, accept and keep putting one step in front of the other..
I try and 'float' through it and appreciate that is what it is.. but it is so hard.
You are such a wonderful person Kari, I read many inspiring, encouraging posts you wrote.. I have been trying to print mine out (to other people)and keep them with my diary. When I feel weak or tired I read what I have said to others feeling that way and it helps soooo much- I belive it when I say it to other people- so why I cant I believe it for me? try and ask yourself what Lucinda would say to you.. that has helped me.. and accept we are women we get to have babies and this comes with the territory.. my meds NEVER helped pms- they made it worse..
Please feel free to vent away to me anytime, I appreciate all of your help and kind words, youve spoken to me before! Browsing the thread history makes me feel great too!
Are you taking the good days? I noticed this month my pms was much better and i was much 'lighter', less cramps, they are helping with that too..
good luck hun and keep your head up along the journey, small steps to large miles and two steps forward one back.. you will never be at square one, dont even think that- appreciate how far you've come and how remarkable your recovery has been thus far! get out your journals.. gratitude too!
Sending all my best wishes!
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I completely agree with CTmomOf3, Karilynn - Im here today to (my first post) because my pms symptoms have been careening out of control consistently and getting really bad the last three months. I begin with an angry day (as I call it). Nobody better mess with me or I'll chew you a new one (snicker). Within a couple of days is my crying jag day. Then I sink into a pretty severe depression. And then guess who shows up? Aunto Flo - Dang if it doesn't happen every time. haha I've seen my doc and really did a ton of research about nutrition etc thinking it was only PMS or peri-menopause symptoms. Then a guy friend, go-figure, heard the infomercial on the radio and said "call this number". I tried to ask what it was all about and he just said "call it". He's somebody I really trust, so I did and boy can I relate to so much of this stuff.
While listening to the first audio, I had tears in my eyes as it dawned on me that not only I suffer, but I see it in my mother and my 11 year old daughter too.
But, not to digress - Over the last six monhts I got lazy and haven't been sticking to my diet, exercise and supplement routine. I've been working at this for a few weeks now (even before the program) and it's helping tremendously. I use a site called womentowomen.com for research info on pms and supplements. Supplements are key for me and I find as I get older (42 now) my body is producing less and less of what it needs. This is a natural process, so I'm taking more of what I do need. You might find this helpful, but this program is the key to all of it.
Sorry if this is a bit lengthy, but I feel like I finally understand after years of knowing things weren't quite right! Good luck to us all - I can't wait to get better and hear about how you all do the same!
Cyn
While listening to the first audio, I had tears in my eyes as it dawned on me that not only I suffer, but I see it in my mother and my 11 year old daughter too.
But, not to digress - Over the last six monhts I got lazy and haven't been sticking to my diet, exercise and supplement routine. I've been working at this for a few weeks now (even before the program) and it's helping tremendously. I use a site called womentowomen.com for research info on pms and supplements. Supplements are key for me and I find as I get older (42 now) my body is producing less and less of what it needs. This is a natural process, so I'm taking more of what I do need. You might find this helpful, but this program is the key to all of it.
Sorry if this is a bit lengthy, but I feel like I finally understand after years of knowing things weren't quite right! Good luck to us all - I can't wait to get better and hear about how you all do the same!
Cyn
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I have been where you are. Its not as bad now, that i am taking Yaz Birth Control Pill for severe cases of PMS. I still get moody and don't want to be bothered, a little obcessive thinking too but i am learning to control it now doing the program for 11 weeks. Mine is expected this weekend, so i am knocking on wood that all goes well.
Keep smiling, its only 7 days !
Keep smiling, its only 7 days !
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I agree with Dawfai, I think at this time we need a heavy carb like pasta to make us feel happy. I know it says to avoid caffiene but the reason we crave chocolate is because we are lacking in different things during this time. Try this page and I hope it helps!
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Ok Me and PMS never will win. I know I should just not be around people when I PMS. I take more hot baths and eat potatoe chips with salt....suck on them it helps. Salt and vinegar ones get the salt quicker. i am a mess one week prior and then it slows down once the rush of cycling starts. Heating pad,more baths,drink fluids and get salt. Ok the chocolate works also. Its the carb craving when you PMSW. However,if you eat high carb all the time it may not help as much. I tell people to ignore me and I warn them the curse is coming and best to let me be and not irritate me. Communicate your frustrations. Ok go listen to your relaxation tape. Its kind of stresses me out cause of the music its not calming to me...its not my type of music but maybe I will learn after all this its not about what I want. But I think it is.