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Wicked PMS?
I am 21 years old. Almost every time I'm on my period, I get really bad P.M.S.. I have since puberty (12), but it's better on this one certain type of birth control that I continue to take every month. I get so moody that I pretty much get really down and depressed once a month when I get my period. I'll cry over the stupidest things. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think this is normal. What could be wrong with me? Please don't tell me "see your doctor" because I don't have insurance and can't afford a doctor visit. I've been dealing with this for a long time. I'm not mentally ill, and at all other times I'm pretty level-headed, but once a month it's like I'm just crazy for a couple of days. Does anyone else ever feel like this? Am I abnormal, or is regular PMS really that wicked?
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Actually, you sound pretty normal, unless you underplayed your crying. I'm 21 and a girl, too. PMDD usually involves debilitating physical, mental, or emotional symptoms.
If your moodiness hinders your ability to function, then you may need to look into some kind of medication. Depression from PMS is not abnormal. Your hormones are screwing with your body and mind. It happens to every girl.
If you start having severe pain in any form, or you start having serious depression symptoms, then you do need to find a way to see a doctor.
Aside from that, I think you're fine. (But remember, I'm not a doctor, nor am I in your mind. If YOU don't think you're fine, find someone who can give you medical advice.)
Birth control doesn't stop PMS, but yes, it can help it by helping you control hormones a little. If you think this is bad, then you may consider switching pills. They all work differently for different people.
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Regular PMS is not that bad.
It sounds like you may have PMDD, or Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
In order to fix that, unfortunately, you do need to see a doctor. Often, they will prescribe birth control, and sometimes an anti-depressant. Doesn't mean you're mentally ill, just that your hormones are messing with your brain for a while :)
P.S. Yes, I am a woman (21 years old). Women can be Ninjaneers too!
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