Why do I feel this way??

Question

For as long as I can remember, I have become very depressed right after my period. I over-analyze my relationship with my boyfriend and create problems that could otherwise have been totally avoided. I cry for no reason, even at work, and I cancel plans to lay in bed after I get home so that I don't have to be social while I am an emotional disaster. My depression is normally accompanied by a headache that Ibuprofen doesn't relieve at all, and even when exhausted, I find it hard to sleep. What do I do?

Also, how do I tell my boyfriend how to deal with me then? I'm afraid if I just blame it on my hormones, he won't take me seriously. It really annoys him, often makes him angry (which just makes me cry and feel more hopeless) and neither of us know how to handle it. Can anyone help?

I have been on Yaz for a year, which I have heard is supposed to relieve these symptoms. Is there a possibility this isn't hormonal? I do get depressed at other times, but I never know what is normal.

Answer 1

I think you have a hormone imbalance. See and endocrinologist. And if you eat a lot of sugar, chocolate, sweets, etc. you're probably adding to the problem.

Answer 2

You definitely need to see your doctor. He will be able to adjust your hormones in hopes of avoiding the depression and mood swings. Good luck!

Answer 3

Yaz probably is messing with your hormones that is what birth control does to you.

Answer 4

try prozac, i have the same problem. pmdd - yaz works for physical symptoms but prozac is more for the emotional. good luck!

Answer 5

Maybe you have a cyclothymia (cyclic alteration of mood) and that may need psychiatric checkup, and I am not sure, maybe pills too.

Answer 6

You sound just like me!!!! To the "T".I dont have an answer cuz if I did I would have one for my self. I just wanna let you know your not alone....Let me know if you find out!