I'm always so miserable b/c of my pms?

[Anonymous]

i have pms for 2 weeks. i'm always on a diet, exercising everyday and eating healthy,...

during my pms i gain so much weight. i gained around 5 pounds. i'm miserable for those 2 weeks with the weight gain, bloating, ibs, headaches. it's affecting my schoolwork also. then the week of my period i feel better. the weight slowly starts to come off but my bloating is bad so there really isn't a difference.

i lose like 7 pounds on the week after my period, it's when i'm happiest. then i'm depressed all over again for the next 2 weeks. is this normal?

i'm 14 fyi

[kaylaS91]

Are your premenstrual distress symptoms always that severe, or just for the occasional time when it happens to line up with exam time or when you're already stressed for any other reason as well?

If it's a regular thing, sounds like your symptoms are more severe than what most girls would experience. It might be worthwhile to go in to see a doctor and see if you'd qualify for the diagnosis of 'premenstrual dysphoric disorder'. PMSDD would indicate serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning for 2 weeks prior to your acutal period, so it sounds pretty bang-on from what you've written.

[XRabbitHeartX]

That doesn't sound very normal but then again you're 14 and it's pretty normal for hormones to be all over the place at your age. If it's really upsetting you or making things harder then I'd give a doctor a try. Maybe they could have a option to make things more manageable for you such as prescribing the mini pill.

[Anonymous]

Yes totally normal for females to gain water weight when your menstrual cycle is do
Emotional and behavioral symptoms

Tension or anxiety
Depressed mood
Crying spells
Mood swings and irritability or anger
Appetite changes and food cravings
Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
Social withdrawal
Poor concentration

Physical signs and symptoms

Joint or muscle pain
Headache
Fatigue
Weight gain related to fluid retention
Abdominal bloating
Breast tenderness
Acne flare-ups
Constipation or diarrhea
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