PMT

millyj

Im not sure if I am allowed to post this here but I have noticed a pattern in how my bf and I get on every month. We have 1 argument a month usually just before I get my period. Which leads me to think that I do in fact suffer with PMT and probably leads me to believe things are worse then they are as I am more sensitive, emotional etc......

I want to fix this, can anybody please suggest some natural remedies for dealing with it? I am on the pill and exercise regularly a 10k jog 3 or 4 times a week......I eat healthily and I suppose my downfall is that I probably dont get enough sleep

WilmaRidesAgain

Starflower oil !

millyj

in capsule form? does it take long to start improvements?

MJOR

We all get a bit of it.... I suggest vit b complex and starflower oil it really helps and your skin will be a glow....

MJOR

you should take it for around a week.

WilmaRidesAgain

oh yes! thats right MJOR I forgot the Vit B as well !!!

If you start now you will see a big improvement by next Aunty Flo!!!

Evening primrose oil is also good but only has half the active ingredient Starflower has, I think its cheaper though, often the chemists do a deal with the Vit B and oil packaged together.....

Check it out!!! :P

millyj

Thanks girls, gonna pick some up at lunchtime today and start taking it. Now all I need to do is convince bf to try and understand.......he isnt talking to me right now :-(

WilmaRidesAgain

Aw, sorry to hear that Milly, Im sure if you give him a little time to himself and space he will come around, if he wants to have a rant, just let him and let him know you have listened and understood and take his points on board.

And hopefully by next month you will be a changed woman!!!

MJOR

Cheers Wilma, I know Milly i can get a bit prickly around that time too. Apologise and cook him a cracking dinner. Get a pack of choicce buttons on lunch too to cheer yourself up xxxxxxxx

dudara

I often find myself very prone to emotional fits around that time too. The pill helped alleviate a lot of symptoms, both emotional and physical, for me, but there's still some PMT left.

As long as you are aware that you are more likely to burst out at that time of month, then you can remind yourself to take it easy. Recognising the fact is half of the remedy.

Zillah

You are amazing.

- You have admitted that PMT could be the cause of arguments with your boyfriend.
- You want to try and make it better.

You have my congratulations. Most women will tear your head off for even suggesting that PMT could possibly have had anything to do with it.

taram

Maybe tackle the reasons you don't get enough sleep? I know when I'm hormonal, I need about 10 hours or I'm even crankier :P I also second taking B vitamins, there's a Kelkin one you can get from boots, gives a slow released dose of all the B vitamins.

Also seen various magazines reccomend cutting out sugar/alcohol/caffeine/fat (anything nice ) around that time helps, but not sure how scientific it is.

WilmaRidesAgain

<<Most women will tear your head off for even suggesting that PMT could possibly have had anything to do with it.>>

I dunno lads I disagree with "most women" -surely thats not accurate....?
More like "some women" maybe the shrill, neurotic ones who are prone to histrionics are just the ones who shout the loudest, terrify men and get us all painted with the one brush?

I think most women have the ability to second guess themselves and ask themselves:
"was I fair in that argument?"
"If it was turned around the other way, how would I feel?"
and then admit if they were wrong.....

Maybe Im dreaming....

jellie

Zillah wrote: »

You are amazing.

- You have admitted that PMT could be the cause of arguments with your boyfriend.
- You want to try and make it better.

You have my congratulations. Most women will tear your head off for even suggesting that PMT could possibly have had anything to do with it.

A lot of women (or maybe just me but i think my friends are the same) wont even realise its PMT affecting them until AFTER the event has occured. i get awful emotional & easily upset. But my ex started to know the signs & would go easy on me & then afterwards say "is your period due this week?". then itd all click..

Have you explained to your bf about the PMT? some boys dont seem to get it. it actually CAN turn us into emotional wrecks

millyj

Thanks everyone. I have been to the chemist and bougth starflower oil capsules and a vitamin b complex one too. any suggestions as to how to broach this with himself? I am going away on holidays friday afternoon for a week and this evening is the last time i will see him until friday week, really dont want to go away on bad terms

LadyE

millyj wrote: »

Thanks everyone. I have been to the chemist and bougth starflower oil capsules and a vitamin b complex one too. any suggestions as to how to broach this with himself? I am going away on holidays friday afternoon for a week and this evening is the last time i will see him until friday week, really dont want to go away on bad terms

Maybe apologise to him (if you were being unreasonable) and say that you know it isnt fair on him and you have been to get some supplements to sort the problem because you feel awful about the argument?

Beruthiel

I have found that taking Evening Primrose oil has made a difference to how bad I can get during my cycle. The symptoms haven't gone, but they have greatly eased.

MissHoneyBun

I worked in a pharmacy before and so many women swore by combinations of Vitamin B complex, Evening Primrose Oil and Starflower Oil. Also for the supplements to work most effectively they need to be taken regularly throughout your cycle, not just right before your period. It's a common mistake that lots of women make. Sona is a highly regarded supplement brand OP and they do (or used to anyway) an all-in-one supplement called PMT remedy. It's handy because it saves ya buying three different lots of capsules and is easier to just take the one that has all the correct strengths. Hope this helps

MJOR

Just be straight up and honest with him, say you're sorry and that you're taking the steps needed.

It's fairly common and you aren't alone....

He'll understand give him a big hug!