We live in seperate houses. When PMDD kicks in we seperate. Should I totally leave her alone. Send her notes, gifts or sit back and wait for her to contact me? Usually takes week to ten days before she shows signs of love again. Need ideas, from everyone.
2007-02-15 00:22:47 · 5 answers · asked by halfwound 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My dr. switched me from sarafem 2 weeks a month to prozac every day. It has made a big difference!
2007-02-15 02:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by jackies_mom_1990 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered with PMDD for years. At first I thought I just had pms and that I was more sensitive than most of my friends, but I did a ton of research and due to my relentless digging, I have found the antidote.
Most doctors will prescribe an anti-depressant such as zoloft for PMDD. I don't like taking any prescription medications if I can help it. They usually take away one symptom and give you 15 more. I take a natural herb with does the EXACT SAME THING as anti-depressants without all of the side effects. It is called 5-HTP.
5-HTP increased the serotonin in your brain and cures PMDD. I can say that I am 99% cured of this horrible debilitating dilemma which damn near ruined most of my life. I still get a tiny bit scatterbrained when I am premenstrual (like I can't think of a word I am trying to say) or still slightly clumsy like before, but I feel like I can be myself now for the ENTIRE month rather than the old Jeckle and Hyde I would become throughout the month. I seriously thought I had multiple personality disorder when I was younger because I was unaware that PMDD even existed. I used to absolutely DREAD the last two weeks of my menstrual cycle because I completely changed into a totally different person. I would do things and say things that I normally would not do or say, and most of the time with serious consequences that I had to live with because I had no control of my condition. I would spend the "good two weeks" that I had each month regretting the mess I got myself into during my last menstrual period. This was my life cycle for at least 20 years. I can honestly say that it doesn't even matter to me anymore when that time of the month is approaching. The only reason I even consult the calendar anymore is not out of dread, but to modify my dosage of the 5-HTP according to what time of the month it is.
I told an aquantance of mine about the 5-HTP and her PMDD cleared up too. This is definitely a miracle herb for this condition and depression alike.
Resources:
1. The PMDD Phenomenon: Breakthrough Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Extreme Premenstrual Syndrome
Diana L. Dell, Carol Svec
Format: Paperback
First Edition
Pub. Date: September 2002
. PMDD: A Guide to Coping
James E Huston, Lani C. Fujitsubo
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: January 2002
http://www.lightparty.com/health/5-htp.h...
You can buy 5-HTP in capsule form at any health or natural herb store. I find that the "NOW" brand in the orange bottle seems to work the best and is the cheapest. I usually take 50mg in the morning and 50mg at night during my two "normal" weeks. Then at week 3 of my menstrual cycle from day 14 to day 21 I take 100mg in the morning and 100mg at night. From day 21 to day 28 (the worst week) I take 150mg in the morning and 150mg at night. You have to see what works for you. Thank God for this cure, I don't know what I would do without it. Good luck!!!
P.S. The new drug that doctors are prescribing for this condition is Sarafem. It is a spoofed up feminine name for the drug Prozac
2007-02-15 15:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kitkat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a medical exam to rule out a underlying cause. Sometimes medication is prescribed or birth control to reduce the severity. When I was younger I became irrational and extremely violent and being on the pill helped even though I was still very irritable and had the usual cravings but now I am having serious problems so I wonder if that was a warning sign? Don't stay away just be patient and if she snaps don't snap back just letter know and you might be surprised by her response because I didn't realise I was doing it!
2007-02-15 09:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by Summer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is pretty extreme PMS! I would have her look into taking serafem the week before and during her period.
2007-02-15 09:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy her some natural herbs that can help reduce or eliminate the symptoms. Here are some links to check to products and to reviews of products that might help you and her.
http://www.vitabase.com/supplements/womens-health/pms.aspx
http://www.vitabase.com/supplements/women/liquid-pms-support.aspx
http://www.nutritionaltree.com/reviews/women/pms/
2007-02-15 08:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Beem1227 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋