Pretty sure I have PMDD....

[Mittsy]

I suffer from severe pms, I'm positive I have PMDD, I have not gotten it diagnosed yet though. Usually, 5-7 days prior to my period I suffer from extreme irritability, mild depression, headaches, wanting to distance myself a bit from beloved people and activities.... To sum it up I feel like I'm a living Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I'm also a "recovering yeller", but at this time of the month all my other coping techniques magically fly through the window for a week, this is when I'm most likely to blow up at my children too.

Please help me find some relief! I'm hoping to avoid anti-depressants, or any other drugs if at all possible, although if nothing else works I'll consider it.

[subtlycrunchy]

Hugs to you mama! I suffered with this for years, but then got it under control by ridding my diet of ALL sugar, all month long. It was hell, but worked!! Read this article on taking a mind/body approach to PMDD. Something might resonate. Good luck!  

[Anastasiya]

I would try B6 and magnesium. Google PMDD and magnesium and check things out...