depression associated with menstrual cycle

[Abiel]

After years of trying to sort myself out, I decided to keep a little chart- and lo! 5 really bad days immediately preceding my period. (Due to child bearing/contraception etc only just coming to an end, this hasn't really been clear before now- though the answer to the question 'When did you first get depression?' is 'When I was twelve' which is also when I started my periods.)


So, what works? I am open to all suggestions, because I would like to try to help myself before I go to the docs.

 

[Everlasting33]

After years of trying to sort myself out, I decided to keep a little chart- and lo! 5 really bad days immediately preceding my period. (Due to child bearing/contraception etc only just coming to an end, this hasn't really been clear before now- though the answer to the question 'When did you first get depression?' is 'When I was twelve' which is also when I started my periods.)


So, what works? I am open to all suggestions, because I would like to try to help myself before I go to the docs.

Hi

I have also experienced similiar depression before my period and I did a little research on it. I have found that oona's herbal supplements have been helpful in alieviating my depressive episodes before my period. Also, I would suggest that you have an intake of 1500mg of calcium each day...and yogurt has many great benefits when it comes to the menstrual cycle http://www.knowmycycle.com/menstrual-symptoms-managing-cycle.aspx.

Here is the herbal supplements:

http://www.amazon.com/Oöna-PMS1-Pre...-6179139?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1181617536&sr=8-12

Of course, if your depression does not get any better, see a doctor.

Hope this helps~!

 

[Abiel]

that's a great site- I have printed off a chart and will start there