Question: HI I get really emotional before I...

This happens to me all the time and I try to calm down, but sometimes that does not work. My room mates get to give me my space, but my guy friend who I am really close to does not and some times I end up shouting at him. Any advice? Also what do you do for Cramps?

I used to take 3 different things, at once, to help me. Evening primrose oil, soy(I would drink chocolate soy milk) and then something else, but I can't remember. But, back then when I was taking that stuff, I didn't realize that I had PCOS or Endometriosis. But, since I've been on the pill, I'm a lot better.

It's called PMDD. Pre- menstrual dysphoric disorder. I have it too with depression and it runs in my family. What a combo.

I have this problem too. I get extremely angry, highly irritable, and I just want to lay in bed and cry. I also get severe migraine headaches that totally immobilize me and am constantly freezing cold even when its warm around me. I went to my doctor and she explained that it is a severe case of PMDD. So definitely talk to your doctor because it can severely affect your life in negative ways. My condition actually caused me to get fired from work because I was having a really bad day and couldn't control my temper and totally exploded at my boss over something trivial.

I think it could be. You should talk to a doctor. Find someone that you are really comfortable with and that you wont feel bad going back to several times if things aren't working. Hopefully this can get sorted out for you! And don't think that you are the only one out there with this problem, this has been major topic of conversation between me and my girls, and I am sure many others!!

Thanks for the tips. As for the birth control thing Ive switched a few times and still nothing. Could it be the pill do this to me?

Ditto. I was really emotional before periods too, plus super extra PMS...they called it something else. But on the pill, I'm soooo much better.

Evening Primrose oil is often the best, but it takes a while to really be its most effective- also st john's wart. x

If you are on the pill, talk to your doctor, you might have to change. This was happening to me for months, I would just cry for no reason and get really angry. I changed pills and now am fine. If you aren't on the pill it might be something to try if this is really getting you down and you can't find another way to stop it. Good luck!