Ugh I just realized I’m a total bitch 2 days before and for the first 2 days of my period. It’s awful because my dh gets…

I have PMDD, I'm not sure if you're familiar with it. It's basically PMS x100. I really have to watch myself before and after my period because I feel like I can't control my emotions around that time! So I totally understand where you're coming from! It's definitely hard sometimes

@monicamonster, ugh I know that’s exactly what I have. It’s bad. I have a short fuse and literally everything pisses me off. I’m going to keep watching my period tracker to make sure it doesn’t happen next month

I’m not too bitchy but i am super duper emotional.....for sure a cry baby! Haha everything makes me cry or hurts my feelings

@grumpy.gretchen, so I don’t cry I just get angry. I really need to start checking myself when I get in those moods!!

@ss3mom that's a good idea! I'm on a hormonal birth control, so that helps a little. But I definitely still have to be aware of my emotions!

@monicamonster, I’m not on any hormonal birth control. I have the essure procedure. It’s a permanent birth control with no hormones

@ss3mom Ohhh ok. I've tried antidepressants and other medicines, but they seem to either make it worse or make me feel so tired so I gave up with those

I don't get angry, but I do get overly sensitive and emotional right before my period. I take everything personally and my anxiety spikes. After my period starts, I calm back down. My cycle is horribly irregular due to PCOS, so I have no idea when it will strike. It's better when I'm on the pill, but now that I'm over 40 my doctor doesn't want me on it.

@monicamonster, I’m not alway like this just 2 days before and for the first 2 days of my period. So I don’t need meds or anything like that

Yeah, I guess it's just best to know when it's about to start so you can be aware:)

Um. Right now I’ve been very moody in general but I try to not react to DH. I always get pretty bad after my period- no clue why and I haven’t figured out how to not overreact yet.. but I’m working on it. If I tell myself it’s coming I think I can better prepare for it... some things I can do to keep those days less stressful is plan simple dinners, have activities planned for the kids so they’re occupied and also ask DH to give me some personal space and time

This is me about a week before my period. It’s something relatively new, about a year or so. I was never like this before. Everything pisses me off and my husband gets the brunt of it also. I noticed I’m very short fused with my boys also. I hate it, but I can’t seem to control it. I’m hyper aware of it, and it even makes me angry I can’t control it. Makes me feel like a monster sometimes 😔

You can also just warn your DH and warn him that you may be short

@ss3mom, I do too because even though I’m not angry im still irrational and sometimes get upset over silly things

@punky.brewster, mine has gotten worse after each pregnancy so it’s all new to me too

The week before I just get super annoyed by everything, I always realize that's why though and try not to say / do anything about it since I know I shouldn't really be annoyed about whatever it is lol

That’s how I know it’s coming. I go from crazy bitch to a cry baby within seconds every week before. It’s been pointed out to me multiple times lol. I don’t want to act like a crazy person.

Me!!! I’m working on it as well

I try to maintain a certain level of bitchiness so he isn’t surprised once I really PMS. I’m considerate.

@mojobebe, bahahaha you’re brilliant 🤣

@grumpy.gretchen, it sucks 😩

@yayacarrington, did your doctor say why they don't want you on it past 40? I am also past 40, but my doctor is still prescribing me the pill. Because I've been on the pill for so long, i only have a period about once a year. My doctor has checked (ultrasound & blood tests) to make sure I didn't have something else causing my irregular period, and she doesn't believe it is peri menopause.

You’re definitely not alone! I tell my fiancé that I feeling like a raging maniac and he knows to keep himself and the kids out of the line of fire. I hate it but I can’t control it. I know and realize when I’m doing it but I can’t make the anger go away 😬 the joys of being a woman! 😒

@scruffy.nerf.herder After 40 you are more susceptible to blood clots from the pill. I keep arguing with her because I'm not a smoker and I don't have any of the other habits that would make me high risk for clots.

I’ve never heard of PMDD before but I’m pretty sure I have it and I hate it 😞

@mexicanmom look up the symptoms! I'm like a different person now since I know I have it and can control of it! I am so much better off!

@monicamonster, I already did and now I’m sure I have it! I’m going to try some natural remedies and tips I got from the internet I hope that helps me cope with it, thanks!

Also excuse my bad English 😬

@mexicanmom you're fine, my husband is from Mexico so I'm used to it:) your English is good! But yeah that's good, I hope it helps you too!

This is me like a week or two before my period starts! I didn't know it was so common😭. I'm very aware of why it's happening but I have no control over my moodiness during that time. Now I can tell him to suck it, I'm not a crazy psycho😏

Aww @ss3mom I'm sure your hubs understands and hopefully stays out of your way lol. A week before my period my anxiety peaks and I want to eat everything in sight. I hate being emotional and hungry lol.

I have only had one since my baby and I had an irregular one I got my birth control implant beforehand I'm hoping they just stop completely that would make my day I just wanted a bunch of chocolate which is a bad thing it messes with my tummy

Mine is so much worse since children. The moodiness, cramps, and bloating. Moodiness and cramps are for about a week before and bloating about a day before into 2 days in. It’s like clockwork. I barely noticed any of these symptoms before my pregnancies.

@monicamonster, yea I’m def going to look it up too!! Thanks. I didn’t know there was a name to it. Just thought I was super moody

@ss3mom yes i found out shortly after I started my period when I was around 14. My mom said when I started my period i was like a different person (and not in a good way). Just knowing about it has helped me out tremendously so I can know what to expect every month!

@monicamonster, awesome thanks again!!!

I’m the same way. But then after, I’m like oh that explains everything lol.

@ss3mom I hear ya, i can get so moody during that time of the month too. A friend just told me today that Evening Primrose Oil is supposed to be a natural way to treat PMS/PMDD symptoms, maybe you should try that? I haven't tried it yet, but I have some from when I was pregnant so I figure it can't hurt to try!

@crunchytxmomma88, oh I used that when I was pregnant with my 2nd I’m sure I don’t have it anymore but that’s good to know. Thanks

Oh yes. And by the time I realize its because of my period I have gone too damn far 😂

Then I must freaking weird as hell. I actually become nice during that time. Before and after I'm a bitch. Of course I'm the odd one out lol