Women, I need some help =/?

Question

I'm 15 and every time i have my period, About a week before, my emotions start to go haywire. I'm so sensitive and moody i just want to lock myself in my room and feel like dieing.
My period itself lasts over a week and it's so hard for me to just go about normal. Headaches, cramps up in my back and i just feel exhausted and don't want to eat. I tryed to ask my mom but she just laughed and said it's normal. Please tell me this isn't normal and i can actually do something about it =(

Answer 1

actually those are all signs of pms....and your mom is right they could be perfectly normal...but if you want relief from some of them you might try midol or consulting a doctor to see if there is anything that he can do to help

Answer 2

De ja vu...myself when I was your age. I am twenty now and have been on the birth control pill for almost three years.
It regulates your period, you know what day they will start, and roughly when they will end, the PMS cramping etc is greatly reduced, and it helps regulate your hormones which should help with the mood swings.
Doctors do actually prescribe it for women with bad periods, not just as a contraceptive method.
I know a lot of people say "Its all part of being a woman" and "Its normal, just put up with it" but for me it was hell. I was bleeding so heavily (for 10 days straight) I was anemic and so tired that I would just want to sleep all day. It took the whole 3 weeks to recover then it started all over again!
So chat to a doctor. You dont need to have an adult with you. Pick a female doctor if you can, and explain your situation. They can best explain the benefits and risks of the pill, and whether you have medical conditions that would prevent you from being able to take it.
If you can, mention it to your mother. Maybe she doesnt get bad periods, and for someone that has never had to go through really nasty PMS and periods, it can be very hard to understand.
One thing to bear in mind is this...you are still quite young and your hormone levels probably wont settle down untill your late teens, so this may all clear up on its own in a few years. But if you really can't tolerate it in the meantime, I honestly think the birth control pill is your best option.
Good luck sweetie

Answer 3

Some women do have some bad symptoms before their period. I don't know that there is any way to help this, but as for a period that is lasting a week, that is too long. You can take one of several medications for cramps and headaches. Your Mother needs to understand and help you with this. Good luck. If she doesn't take you seriously, you can contact me. I had horrible cramps and headaches during the first few years, but did take something and I managed to get thru it. Good luck.

Answer 4

Yes it is normal to get PMS and have cramps. To have the symptoms this bad may not be normal. There is also something called PMDD.

What is PMDD?
PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. It is the acronym for the more severe form of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Like PMS, PMDD occurs the week before the onset of menstruation and disappears a few days after. PMDD is characterized by severe monthly mood swings and physical symptoms that interfere with everyday life, especially a womanís relationships with her family and friends. PMDD symptoms go far beyond what are considered manageable or normal premenstrual symptoms.†

PMDD is a combination of symptoms that may include irritability, depressed mood, anxiety, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating, angry outbursts, breast tenderness and bloating. The diagnostic criteria emphasize symptoms of depressed mood, anxiety, mood swings or irritability. The condition affects up to one in 20 American women who have regular menstrual periods.

What is the Difference Between PMS and PMDD?
The physical symptom list is identical for PMS and PMDD; while the emotional symptoms are similar, they are significantly more serious with PMDD. In PMDD, the criteria focus on the mood rather than the physical symptoms. With PMS, sadness or mild depression is not uncommon.† With PMDD, however, significant depression and hopelessness may occur; in extreme cases, women may feel like killing themselves or others. Attributing suicidal or homicidal feelings to ìitís just PMSî is inappropriate; these feelings must be taken as seriously as they are in anyone else and should be promptly brought to the attention of mental health professionals.

If you do a search for PMDD you will find several sites with tons of information ... Good luck.

Answer 5

I agree - you should definitely see a doctor. I had scoliosis as a girl and young adult, and as soon as I fixed my low back my PMS symptoms disappeared. Schedule an exam with a reputable chiropractor and have a nutritionist do some blood work, because it's very possible that diet is also a factor. Good luck!

Answer 6

I think you should see a doctor. Maybe your mom would do this for you. Personally, I do not think it is normal. It has been a long while since I have been a teen. but I know I was not like that.
Good luck

Answer 7

Thats the worst thing about girls. Its normal for you. But i think you better find a doc.

Answer 8

o my little friend . it's normal . i am now 22 . still now when my period is start, i fell very bad . and felling pain in my bottom. doctor said that it is normal. actually it's normal.