9 Responses to “When I have PMS I have a Britney Spears style breakdown. Can anything help aside from anti depressants?”

1. Madison H on January 23rd, 2009 3:05 pm

   go to therapy. the therapist can help u out to express your emotoions in a healthy way

2. startwinkle on January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm

   It may be PMDD – call your doc and make an appointment

3. Patti on January 28th, 2009 12:13 pm

   There’s that new birth control pill that’s supposed to help serious PMS symptoms. Is it Yaz? The one that has the “we’re not gonna take it” commercial. That’d be something to talk about with your doctor. Good luck

4. Pam H on January 31st, 2009 6:27 am

   Try exercise. It helps more than you would believe. Walk 30-60 minutes every day. It will really help your PMS. And no drugs required.

5. shellaz_o on February 3rd, 2009 4:42 pm

   omega three fatty acids in fish oil or flax seed *that’s great keep taking it*, work out, surround yourself with drama free people and positive energy! ooh and work out work out

   at least 30 mins to an hour a day — build lean muscle. don’t watch the news at night all the vitamin b’s are good for women too! NO FAST FOOD! Positive thinking! But some days are good and some not.

6. Ya-sai on February 7th, 2009 2:39 am

   I think you need to start something like Yoga, tai-chi, some kind of spiritual training. It’s a hormone imbalance. At the end of the day, everything is a state of mind, so learn to control your mind.

7. ariesgrl on February 9th, 2009 1:22 pm

   I used to get complete rage and mood swings with my period and my doctor did a hormone panel and my estrogen was low while I was in the mid cycle and right before my period I would get a surge of estrogen which caused my rampant PMS symptoms. She gave me little hormone capsules to take 2 weeks before I was scheduled to start my period and they helped tremendously. They are called Prometrium. Hope this helps!! I understand the feeling of unbearable PMS!!!

8. ~ProudMommy~ on February 11th, 2009 2:53 pm

   Birth Control pills or Pamprin

9. Independent Consultant on February 14th, 2009 6:44 pm

   Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex) – Vitex is a PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and fertility herbal supplement. It is known to stimulate the release of LH and promote Ovulation. It has been known to bring on Ovulation sooner. It may help to restore or regulate periods. It helps to improve chances of conception. It can be purchased in tablet form, dried berry or tincture form. Side effects may include nausea, stomach upset, headache and/or allergic reaction

   Flax Seed Oil – Flax Seed Oil is one of nature’s greatest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fatty acid. It has shown to regulate steroid production, hormonal synthesis and nerve transmissions. It can help with infertility, pre-menstrual syndrome and irregular periods. Flax Seed Oil can spoil and should be kept refrigerated. Side effects may include diarrhea, gas and/or nausea. Should not be used with laxatives or stool softeners. People with inflammatory disease of the intestines, esophagus or stomach should use caution while using Flax Seed Oil.

   Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) – EPO aids in the production of fertile quality cervical mucus. EPO also helps to alleviate signs and symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Should only be taken from menstruation to ovulation because it can cause uterine contractions. Use caution if pregnant or lactating. Side effects may include headaches, nausea and/or diarrhea. Should not be used by people with Epilepsy or Schizophrenia.

   Here are a few!!