Can anyone explain to me why I feel good the day I start my period Every other day of the month I am exhausted

Question

Each day of the month I take a nap every 2 hours. I feel so tried all day and still sleep at night. I have no sex drive, ambition or self -esteem. I do very little activity. Just what has to be done. Ususally, I cook dinner and wash 1 load of laundry. HOWEVER, the day I start my period I am full of life. I feel good about myself, I want to get dressed and look good, I clean my house,I excerise, I run errands,I make love to my husband. Then I start my period later that day and I am back to the same tired individual. Thank God, I no longer work. Working was torturous. One doctor prescribed progestrone cream. I tried it for 6 months. I was a basket case and gained 14 inches around my waist. Now, I look pregnant all of the time and still feel terrible.Please help me!!! Needless to say, my life is a wreck with inly actually living 1 day a month. I see alternative and regular medical doctors. I am open to any serious suggestions.

Answer 1

Have you checked to see if you have iron poor blood, ask dr to check for thyroid also. You need a good gynocologist-- quite possibily a hormone problem also. Forget alternative right now cause you need a diagnosis. Ask a nurse or other medical lady who they see and get any kind of appt. there to establish your self. Once your in with a good doc, you'll see thats half the battle--then keep trying to get to the bottom of it. Theres also a specialist called an endocrinologist who is very good at sorting this stuff out---thats another good place for you to go. These guys are oh so picky about not missing one appt.! You'll see. Do try!

Answer 2

Ask your medical doctors to refer you to counseling or a psychiatrist. Your symptoms have all the markings of depression. Also, join an exercise class and make a firm commitment to attend on a regular basis; it may help with some of your symptoms. In England, doctors often prescribe exercise to patients as an adjunctive treatment for depression.
Don't be ashamed or afraid to get help.