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Mark the Week & feed the mood :)
By J
Most women with PMS experience only a few problems. Some of the following symptoms can be attributed to PMS:
• Abdominal bloating
• Abdominal cramps
• Breast tenderness or swelling
• Stress or anxiety
• Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
• Joint or muscle pain
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Acne
• Mood swings
There have been more than 200 identified symptoms of PMS. The exact symptoms and their intensity vary from woman to woman. And so the notion to try understanding it or completely avoiding it is ridiculous. The intensity of PMS can be hereditary.
If PMS seems extreme it could be PMDD, (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) which affects 3% to 8% of women
• feelings of deep sadness or despair, possible suicide ideation
• feelings of tension or anxiety
• panic attacks
• diarrhoea
• mood swings, crying,
• lasting irritability or anger, increased interpersonal conflicts
• apathy or disinterest in daily activities and relationships, yeast infections
• difficulty concentrating
• fatigue
• food cravings or binge eating
• insomnia or hypersomnia
• feeling "out of control",
• increase or decrease in sex drive.
• increased need for emotional closeness,
• physical symptoms: bloating, heart palpitations, breast tenderness, headaches, joint or muscle pain, swollen face
Five or more of these symptoms may indicate PMDD. Women who have PMS also have an increased risk for clinical depression.
Studies show that it is due to a lack in Serotonin in the brain that some of these irrational behaviours occur. Serotonin is found in mushrooms and plants, including fruits and vegetables. The highest values have been found in nuts of the walnut and hickory genuses. Serotonin has also been found in aubergine, pineapple, banana, kiwifruit, plums, and tomatoes.
So lots of cuddles, maybe mushrooms on toast for breakfast, a fresh fruit salad for dessert and come on guys & gals get your pinny’s on in advance and make sure there is plenty walnut cake in the kitchen!!
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UGH By Neda @ 5/14/09 9:28:07 AM
Thanks that makes a lot of sense. I totally have probably most of those symptoms, and today (the day before my actual period is suppose to start, which I'm hoping will come a day early so this premestrual stuff is over with) I'm at my worst. Tired even though I literally got about 8 hours of uninterupted sleep, and the only way I feel like I can fix that is by drinking coffee, which is probably not at all helping my wonderful symptoms. Hungry, even though I ate 4 pieces of healthy gluten free bread with agave syrup. Angry and irritable, I dont even know at what. I feel like I could definetely kill someone today so Ill try not to drive on the crazy road raging streets of Boston. I'm dreading the thought of working out even though not doing it is not an option (I have a wedding to go to in 2 days and gotta look my best, and with the craving food symtoms excercising is the only thing I got that makes me feel like my normal self, even if I have to do it with a sarrow and not so pleasant face). Oh and I look like complete ish, or I feel like it anyway. Shall I maybe blame half of it on the grey weather this time? Anyway, Please arrive early I beg of you!!!
Thanks By Tic Tac @ 6/6/09 5:08:39 PM
Thank you for explaining PMDD, I never knew the condition existed.
PMDD By PMDDwhyme @ 7/25/09 7:54:51 PM
I suffer from the symptoms of PMDD and has probably ruined a lot of relationships and careers for myself. I feel imprisoned by Prozac. I wish I could completely get rid of this but don't know how. I'll just keep popping the pills and hope someday I don't turn into some mindless freak who doesn't comprehend anything.
Hanging in there. By Hopeful @ 10/19/09 11:25:08 AM
I understand extactly what you are all going through, i have been suffering from it myself and im trying everything i can to elivate the symptoms. For me persoanlly i find that i need to exercise at least 5 times a week, and even if its not for very long it always helps me feel better...hope this helps...And anyone that has any tips on how cope i would appreciate it...