I may have made a connection between my days of complete sadness and my period. Too much info? Sorry. But it's a revelation, if I'm correct. Pre-baby, and even pre-work, I wouldn't suffer too badly with pre-menstral symptoms. Cramps, a little irritability, stuff like that. Nothing major. (Unless you ask my husband, hah!)
But all this week I have been feeling intense blues. Like, want to cry all.the.time. And I think I'm due to start my period soon. And, wasn't it about a month ago that I had a few days stretch of sadness? I can't remember exactly, but I might be on the right track. Maybe my hormones aren't quite back to normal. Maybe it's because I'm still nursing. Maybe this whole motherhood thing just affects me so deeply and some days I don't know how to handle the whole thing, working, money woes, my love handles, absent friendships and absent family members, and dreams of different circumstances. Somedays it all seems too much. And I think those days just might be happening somewhat predictably.
So I'm making a note of it on the calendar, these darker days, and when Aunt Flow shows up. And next month, if it happens again, I'll know there's a connection.
And if there is indeed a connection, I'll be looking up ways to counteract the blues. Maybe there's a supplement I can take the couple weeks leading up my period, maybe I need to spend as much time outdoors that week, I don't know. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone else? If so, what do you do to handle it?
Chocolate. Trashy magazines. The great outdoors. Someone else doing some cleaning/cooking around here. :) (I'm still cycle-less at this point 11 months into breastfeeding -- not complaining!)
ReplyDeleteOh my god, doesn't that all sound so fantastic? Especially the chocolate. And the help. I started back at 7 months postpartum, which I was kind of bummed about... I was hoping for a year... but only recently has it dawned on me that I might be experiencing pms in a different than my-normal way. I should look it up.
Deletewell I can honestly say that I've been baby hormone free for four years now and I still feel those sad days- sometimes more than I expect. I've done so much research to try and figure out whats going on but all I come up with is a result of my tubal surgery in November of 2008- after I had my son. It's called post tubal ligation syndrome. I have every single symptom with no doctor to help me because it is "their fault" I do feel that sadness, though that you talk of and it always seems to show up that time of the month. always. there could be a connection with your hormones- just ask your doctor or do a little self research :) I'm willing to help love.
ReplyDeleteUgh. I'm hoping that it was a coincidence, my feeling blue and my period, because I hate to think that I'll lose a few days to sadness every month. But I don't think it's coincidence, so we'll have to wait and see.
DeleteSorry you go through it too... what do you do to help?
I ride it out- unfortunately. I try to do things that make me forget about that time of the month and hope it helps.
Deletechin up and smile :) tomorrow is another day!!
ReplyDeleteSo, I know I'm new here, but I'd thought I'd share anyway. : ) My sister was feeling the same way, and she finally found out she had PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It just causes severe mood swing right before your period. Anyway, the doctor gave her some natural supplements and she's doing a lot better. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting :)
DeleteI looked up PMDD, and I don't think it's what I'm feeling. From what I read, PMDD lasts up to a week beforehand and then goes away a couple of days after your cycle starts. I was only feeling blue a couple of days, though it was pretty severe. I dunno.. I will definitely mention it to my doctor next time I go!
I got mine back at 5 months after having a baby while breastfeeding. I was a little disappointed, but also happy that I was fertile again so soon. I have always had a rush of emotion about 4 days before my period was due, letting me know to stock up on products. I get moody, weepy, cranky, etc. I think though it is definitely worse after having a baby.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it crazy how our hormones can be completely different, or so much more intense, after baby?
DeleteMy acupuncturist/herbalist has a great supplement to help even things out throughout the month. You might want to call around. I am sure there is something natural you could take to help balance out your hormones so you don't have to go through that each month.
ReplyDeleteIs it a supplement that I could find at a store, or is it something that she makes herself?
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