Does Anyone Else Experience Extreme Mood Swings Before Their Period?!
Question:
Does Anyone Else Experience Extreme Mood Swings Before Their Period?
For some reason, I am having some real mental issues before I get my cycle. I don't think that it could be PMS due to the fact that I have extreme highs and extreme lows, almost to the point of contemplating suicide. Then, as soon as I get my cycle I am fine and think to myself why did I have such erratic thoughts. Does anyone have any idea how to alleviate this problem? Maybe, avoiding certain foods or holistic medicine.
Answers:
I get the exact same way during my cycle; however, I am also bipolar and one of the side effects of bipolar depression is having extreme highs and lows during the month.
It is very common to have very high/low moments during your cycle because of the surges of hormones, but I would recommend seeing your doctor. Perhaps she could prescribe you something that will alleviate your mood swings.
I find that writing down your emotions in a journals helps, because after your cycle is over, you can read your journal and think, "wow, I can't believe I felt that way..." It'll make you more aware of how you can anticipate your next cycle. Plus, you can bring this journal to your doctor and she can use this information in prescribing you something.
I also find that chocolate helps :)