Diagnosed with PMDD, Any Advice Out There?

I was diagnosed with this and felt better that there was a name to put with what was going on with me. I tried different types of medications to get me through my symptoms. I struggled with taking meds but it helped stabilize my moods. It took me a while but I found a medication that would work best for me----Sarafem. I took the meds throughout the month at first. Once I felt better, I tappered off and went to 2 weeks before my period. It helped me function normally so I could be a better mom and a better wife. You may only feel like this for a while as your body has been through so many changes. Give yourself some room to breathe---- you are a new mom and there are so many new transitions in your life. Research some meds that your dr suggests. Don't get overwelmed if you see a lot of negatives about one. Everyone is different and has a different chemical make-up. The most important thing for me was to give it to God and trust that he would show me what to do. He can do the same for you too.

I was diagnosed with PMDD 8 years ago. I started using Sarafem (Dr. Rx). I, too, used it for one month and then used it for 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. It has helped. I stopped using it after about a year. Then, after my 2nd child was born 2 years ago, the feelings came back and I started taking it again. It has helped, once again. The feeling that really bothered me was that I would feel down for no reason. I don't ever recommend using Paxil for anxiety. I tried that and the withdraw symptoms are absolutely horrible...research every possible medication that is suggested to you and discuss them with your doctor. Good luck!

I have also been diagnosed with PMDD...it kinda sucks because you feel like you are the only one that gets it...right? Life does go back to normal i promise, all the advice i can give is try not to stress yourself out and if you can ask your doctor about getting on an antidepressant.

Yes you will but you need to stop feeling so guilty. It takes some longer to get their bodies back on track after a child. Exercise really helps and just a2 or 3 hours a week could do wonders for your outlook and how you feel emotionally.

Focus on the positive as well and what is good in your life. Think about what would make things better for you and what dreams you have for you and your family.

I work from home and if you thinking being home with your daughter would make you feel better then maybe those are avenues that you might be interested in looking into. I would be happy to share with you what I do.

Just working full time and being a new mom is stressful enough. But sometimes I think as woman we ball everything in our lives into one pile and it feels so overwhelming. Take things in steps and realize that your one person and know that it is ok to ask others for help if you have that option. Get some "you" time. This will help you regroup and be fresh for all that you have to do.
Many Blessings,
C.

I wonder if I have that too? I have had horrible PMS symptoms since I was a teenager and get horribly depressed every time. It is so much worse now that I lost my baby last Oct. I do have a beautiful 4 year old, but feel despondent every month. I tried to get a seasonal birth control pill thinking that no period would mean no depression. It didn't work. What were you prescribed?

PMDD is another acronym for the old standby condition called Depression.

Did your OB put you on an anti-depressant or recommend therapy? Both work wonders. Finding the right medication can be daunting.

Things will most certainly get better. Tell yourself that "This is only temporary".

Depression is not a life sentence. Talk it out with someone you trust.

Good luck to you. Keep your chin up!