Posted by rolie12 on July 26, 2004, at 20:40:20
In reply to Re: I am so frustrated once again. Nothing works with » 4mygrls, posted by CindyLou on July 26, 2004, at 8:22:49
That is so funny you say about only having about one good week a month. My mom thinks a woman only has about one good week a month due to all the hormones, etc. I really believe she is right. I have a tough time with PMS anyway and to have anxiety/depression on top of it, well sucks. Up and down it is and it's not fun, but we have to remember to keep going even when we feel like crap. I think that's what is good about people like us, we are survivors, even though we dont feel like sometimes. I really hope you find a med that works. I know my mom has been on everything trying to find something that agree's with her enough and helps the depression. I have to say I am not sure these SSR's are all cracked up to be or whatever that saying is. I do think they help some people, but I believe it's hard to find medicines that work for each individuals chemistry. Counseling is good too along with medication!
> You sound like ME. The story of my life. If this is any comfort, at least we know that we are not alone, and that we share the same story. Forgive me if this is an ignorant question, but are you female? Your name sounds as if you are. I have found, after years and years of this, that my hormones play a huge role in my mood disorder. My pdocs agree. Once I get my period, things lighten up for me for about a week. Once ovulation hits, I go downhill. And I ovulate early, so I only get about 5-7 days relief. So, when meds seem to be working for me, they are almost useless when PMS strikes.
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> I have heard that SSRIs are the best treatment for PMS, although i can't tolerate the side effects at normal doses. I have tried all sorts of vitamins -- calcium, evening primrose oil, fish oil, flax seed oil, Vitamin B, etc. etc., all to no avail. I was going to ask here about PMS treatments -- what has worked for some people -- after searching the archives. Do you think hormones are a part of your issue?
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> I am currently on lithium and Prozac, and Klonapin or Xanax for anxiety. I took Klonapin regularly for sleep for about a year but am finding I don't need it for sleep anymore. I also take Dexedrine to help with fatigue and ADD symptoms.
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> Take care. I am sure there is help for us. We just need to keep searching. I am glad you posted.
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> > me. i'm on lithium, klonopin,wellbutrin. i have tried every ssri and now i'm onto mood stabilizers. i've tried trileptal,topomax and lamictal. all with the same effect. i get more moody on them. nothing helps me. i feel like a broken record. every month i have what seems like a couple of weeks where i am extra down and extra moody. i get so stressed out so easilly over everything and then i get so angry. i usually have a week where everything is great but the rest of the month is down. i'm tired of the meds. i'm tired of being tired because of the meds. i feel like i'm in limbo. i've felt like i'm in limbo for as long as i can remember. I don't know what to do. I start to make plans for the future, get all happy about it then like a switch i become very agitated, depressed, hopeless, nerves shot. so then everything is ruined. days go by and i'm just feeling depressed until the happy feeling comes along. when i say happy, i don't mean manic happy. it's just a relief happy kind of feeling. like things are possible. i hate this rollercoaster.anyone like this? what has worked for you all?
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