PMSing

I am PMSing like crazy. It just makes me feel so blah and gross. I feel unattractive and hopeless, like things aren't going to get better. I know that's a bit silly, because I do realize it is just because I am PMSing that I feel this way.

How do you get over it? I'm not cramping or hurting.. I just feel down in the dumps. I want to eat a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's but I'm trying to stay healthy so that is out of the question. I need some help.. any suggestions?

I am glad your not cramping, I used to have the most horrible cramps. The only thing I can suggest is trying to stay active, if you can go out for a run or even a walk it will help. Something with endorphins being released helps with moods. Drink a nice ice cold glass of water and sit back with your feet up and a good book if that's what you like or some nice music if that's what your into. Distraction is key.

I don't get cramps too often. Last month my cramps were so bad that they felt like labor pains (I've never gone through labor, but I've had a kidney stone and the contractions from the kidney pushing out the stone is said to be identical). They would come every few minutes and I would grip something tight and scream because it hurt so bad. I probably get cramps maybe twice a year.. knock on wood.

I do need to be a bit more active. I exercise on a regular basis but I have been slacking the last couple of days just because I feel horrible.. but you're right, exercise is normally my cure-all for everything.

Thank you for the suggestions! I feel a bit better now that I indulged in some apples with peanut butter and tomorrow I'll wake up and be a bit more active, then treat myself to a good book.

You need to start taking Omega 3,6,9. They sell it at Walmart for like $5. It helps a lot of things. One of them is the cramps. I am way older than you and have been cramping and getting moody a long time. After taking it for about 3 weeks, my period came, and I didn't even feel it coming on, and neither did anyone around me.

Thanks! I'll definitely try that. I get enough Omega 3s, but I'm not sure about 6 & 9, so it's definitely worth a shot.

For the record, I went out last night and had a nice Mexican dinner and came home and ate a sugar cookie & reeses pieces. I've felt so much better sense then.. and the best part, I didn't gain any weight for some reason. xD I guess my body knew I needed some comfort food.

The Omega 3,6,9 at walmart that comes in the green bottle also has flaxseed and Barage Oil in it. Which may also be what helps. I am happy to spread the word to any female young or old about this miracle. I wish I knew years ago. I don't even need Midol anymore. Now if they can make something that slows down the bleeding part..... now that would be perfect.

I drink lots of water and avoid caffeine. Sometimes I will smoke a cigarette. I have a pack that I call my "Oh Shxt" Cigarettes. PMSing is definitely a time like that for me.


I wish I would just start already. I've been really crabby to my entire family for no reason for the past two weeks. It's getting on my nerves.

I don't think it's so bad to let yourself eat a bowl of icecream once a month. As long as you don't make a habit out of it, shouldn't be too bad. I usually try to do something I enjoy like watch a nice movie or read a book. You can also try hanging out with friends and see if that helps.