How do you know when it's more than PMS?

[Bernadine]

What's the difference between normal hormones and something more?  I've always felt out of control emotionally when I PMS, and I'm just wondering where the line is.

[thebamker]

what steps do you take to deal with it?

[Bernadine]

Well nothing, really. I'm wondering if I should be doing something.

[cleo29]

I might feel less patient than normal, really it's just my tolerance for bull shit and stupidity goes to nil. And maybe more weepy, but not out of control.

Maybe you get PMDD or whatever it's called. Have you asked your gyno?

[VeryViolet]

Does going on the pill help? I think only you know if it is too much but I would say if every month you are out of control then I would look for options. If it is once or twice a year it feels more like ehhh shit happens, hormones can suck.

[speckledfrog]

I think when you start wondering about it is a good point to go and talk to your doctor.

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Jul 1, 2013 13:50:16 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

What's the difference between normal hormones and something more?  I've always felt out of control emotionally when I PMS, and I'm just wondering where the line is.

That's the line.

[stephlove]

If you think something is wrong, then it probably is.

I have PMDD, but wasn't diagnosed with it until I was 22. I had been a very emotional/depressed/crazy PMSer for years until I actually talked to a doc and got meds.

[thebamker]

I would try a few over the counter (or natural) remedies and see if it offers you any relief. I think it's hard to say it's a big problem if you haven't tried anything. some people swear by midol... but there are other things you can do as well.

I can't take BC for this reason. I basically went full blown right before my period and never had the sense to realize it was pms until I saw blood.

hope something works.

[pantsparty]

Have you recently written an angry letter after getting the wrong toppings on your pizza delivery?

[W.T.Faulkner]

One or two days a month, right before my period, BF pretty much needs to sprinkle holy water on me.

I have wondered this too.