PMS or PMDD?

Question

I've always knew when my period was coming because my symptoms where always so obvious to me. But like this cycle- I'm suppose to get it within the next couple of days and my symptoms seem so extreme this time around. I'm just concern whether this is normal or not??
Like I freaked out on my SO because I was worried he didn't have the same feelings, and I've been such a hot head the past two days. The littlest things like eating noises and my dog playing with a squeaky ball have driven me insane.. I feel like I'm dealing with a lot more anxiety and I feel bad for the people who have had to deal with me the past two days 😔

And with all of this the usual- occasional cramping, backaches and increased appetite

Does anyone gets this way? Is this like normal? I'm worried I have PMDD or something. I'm a teenager too so idk if that helps

Answer

I have godawful irritability and mood swings for a week or more before my period. I'm always so relieved when I finally start my period because I become a normal person again. It is so hard to go through this all the time. My cycle has always been super irregular so I can't just predict when this will go on or how long it will last. Sometimes it's 2 full weeks. I have been diagnosed with PMDD by one doctor, but another scoffed at that as a condition and wouldn't acknowledge that hormone cycles have anything to do with it. Frustrating!

Answer

Go to the doctor and talk to them about what's going on. Slight irritability is normal but if it's a huge change you need to figure out what's wrong.

PMS or PMDD?

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