...everything irritates me..help!

Dear Capricorn.......I am really Bad about this. This was never an issue untill I turned 33 then....Wham........I am a Grouch-squared! I am super , Sound sensitive. Certain pitches and Sounds just cut me to the Core.....On a Normal -DAy! But when it's that time forget it! It's like standing right next to an Amplifier at a Rock-concert! That's what " Sets me Off " is Sound. The best thing to do.... ( for me ) take a Long hott bath in the BAthroom with no lights , and no noise! Good topic thank you ! A. Saints of Los Angeles ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have this too! My husband it's like yours though. He doesn't like it at all. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older. At one point the doctor put me on Lexapro (I think that's how it is spelled) because I was very stressed while going to college and I couldn't believe how much it helped this bad pms I was having. I wish that I could afford to take it now, but no insurance for prescriptions makes that really hard. Anyway, good luck and I hope you find something that works for you! I know how hard it is and most men do not understand it!

I'm sorry to hear that you have to go through this. I used to be so irritable too when I had my monthly visitor. I would have mine twice per month though and the pain was very bad with it. I had to have a hysterectomy because of it. I would seek help through your physician. He may be able to prescribe something for you to take.

Hi capricorn, I am sorry you have to experience that. I have irritated too during my monthly period. I feel annoyed and so was everybody around me.. So I seek for help to the doctor and doctor told me that I have imbalance hormonal. He gave me some medicine (I am sorry I forgot the name) and suggect me to live a healthy live, like eating more vegetables and fruit, avoid junk food (which is my favorite) and do some exercise at least 2 times a week. I did the doctor suggestion and yes, the irritation feeling become less and less every month and I can control myself better.. So I think maybe you should consult your doctor too..

Hi I have terrible mood swings when it is time of the month have always been like this since i started. Like you i also have a very understanding partner he knows when my period is due as i get moody and start snapping at him a few days before. But he is very forgiving. I usually snap without thinking then am sorry for it afterwards as it seems the slightest little thing gets to me.So far have found nothing that works for me all i do is try to keep my temper in check. Our will go away and have time to myself just so i can calm down.

Exercise helps, at least for me. Whether it jogging or even walking, I don't cramp as much and it helps with the irritability. My sister even swears by it and takes to hiking when her monthly visitor arrives. I don't know if you exercise but you might want to give it a shot.

i usually try to rest the first two days at it's worst.you get so crampy you don't want to do anything.sometimes a hot shower or bath helps.

i also experience that every month,just by eating something sweet. it kinda help me. you should try that too.

have you tried taking the midol for all the symtoms you have? I don't have my cycle anymore, but I still get irritated by a lot of things. going through menopause is just a bad. Everything bothers me. And than I have my good days. I'm better off by myself. This way I don't get upset with anyone. When I do get like this, I go to my room and stay there until I've calm down. Try the midols and let me know if that helps

Hello checapricorn, Personally, I don't have this problem. I won't get angry too much or feeling unsatisfied with everything around me whenever I have my monthly period. Mine is sometimes irregular. It will be like early of the month for this month, mid of the month for next month and maybe, end of the month for another month. So, I can't really get prepared when the time comes. But I realize one thing for sure - whenever the time is near, I will start to get irritated easily. It won't be too bad but I always be careful not to hurt anyone around me. I might be sarcastic sometimes. My husband knows it. Whenever he feels that I am not like I am, he will definitely try to avoid any argumentation with me *smiles* I prefer to be a little bit quiet too, for not to accidentally hurting others with my attitude.

hello che, i was about to say maybe you are pregnant that is why you are experiencing it then i read at the end that you encounter such feeling often so maybe you just belong to the grumpy one when it comes to your cycle. it is just a normal thing and all you need to do is just understand that it is normal and be aware that you are being irritated with no reason at times and that will help greatly to catch yourself and not be that irritated compared to the normal attacks LOL in my case i am very sensitive and i cry easy for reason i dont know at times. my husband is very much aware of my cycle and he will often tease me about it and we will just have a good laugh at times coz he reminds me that i am just in the abnormal side of the world that is why i am feeling that way, and yes just like your hubby he will just be so patient with me and try to make me happy and laugh in times like this. he will often walk me to the park (provided it is not like oven outside haha) or just hug me and talk to me till i get over with the emotion. such phenomenon (if you want to call it that way) is very normal and all girls experienced it and that is why we are considered NUTS haha. mylot will surely help you a lot, i dont know but it seems to help me feel better at times if my hubby is busy at work. anyway, i wish you all the best and may you feel better soon. have a good night. takecare

LOL... my ex husband used to refer to that as my 'full moon' time... because I sprouted claws and fangs! Help, I'm married to a werewolf! LOL. I'd start snapping and he'd warn the kids, 'Look out, it's mummy's full moon time!' Personally, I think a lot of it is caused by depression that is being triggered by the hormones being so low. I know when I am suffering from depression anyway it tends to be much worse. So for me, it tends to help if I get out in the sunshine (creating vitamin D etc) or doing something that I enjoy like going for a massage or a little retail therapy. It tends to lift my mood a little for several hours. Unfortunately, it's not a permanent remedy. Medications are better for that.

1. i work out a lot or move a lot...whether going to the gym and jogging and cycling, walking or jogging in the neighborhood. 2. then take a lukewarm shower. 3. then drink herb tea. 4. relax in bed with relaxing music. or read if you can something light, a magazine maybe, or watch tv, or play on the internet. 5. take 2 aspirins with a glass of water also helps.

That's just normal...In my case, one week before my visit, I easily get angry. I just turn this as my warning that my visitor will coming soon, so I have to start controlling my temper.

I know exactly what you mean. I don't know how to get rid of that feeling. What I do is let my hubby and kids know that I am having a bad day and stay in my room until I am feeling better. That way I don't get irritated at them for no good reason.

Have you thought that there might be a remote reason. behind this anger and frustration, most of us have anger issues but PMS ing is a big one, and a lot of women have this problem, talk to your doctor about this and perhaps try to take it a bit easier on your self at that time. there are a lot of medications that will ease the strain and help you, just talk to your doctor

Bless your heart!! I had a hysterectomy back in 2001 so I don't have the monthly visitor anymore but I still remember what it was like!! My husband had lots of patience too which is a tremendous help. But there were times I would get even irritated at him and have to go in a room by myself and just cry. He would ask me when I came out if it was that time or nearing it LOL. He could always tell. Now we go through it with our daughter and he always ask me if it is that time for her LOL. Like mother, like daughter. Even though I had surgery I still have my ovaries so I still experience the mood swings from time to time but not quite as often as I did before. God Bless hon. You might want to talk to your doctor and ask him if he can give you something to help.

[u][/u] I never had a problem with irratabilility when I had my monthlies. I don't get them anymore and haven't had them for the last 21 years as I had a hysterectomy when I was 30 years old because I had uterious cancer. I was lucky and they got it all and I have never had any signs of it coming back. I do get checked every year for it just in case. So far I have been lucky. But in saying that, I live with my daughter and boy is she cranky at that time of month. I can't even look at her without her bursting a seam or two, if you know what I mean. I always know when it is that time of month for her because she is so miserable. I told her she should be happy that she has her period because that means she isn't pregnant and since she has a new boyfriend, for the last three months, she doesn't want to get pregnant. But I guess she can't help being cranky as she has no control over her hormones. She did take some Midol last month, on my request, I went and bought it for her, and it helped a lot. She wasn't as bad and so she will keep taking it for the next few months as we were told it gets better and better the more time goes by. I sure hope so.

Oh yes I actually can entirely relate to this discussion and I know what it is like on that front. I try to relax the best way i can but sometimes I don't know who I am when it takes over and I feel like I am not on the same page as anyone really and that can leave me feeling kind of low. I do feel like I have to at least take some responsibility for my actions and moods even though that can be tough sometimes. I am glad that your husband has unlimited patience for you because that really makes the whole experience of our monthly cycle and all its emotions a bit more easier to handle. Well at least a bit more easier than say imagine someone who was not understanding and even added to the existing fire inside you. I think that it can be good to keep active and try doing more to keep your mind occupied and free from worry and those sudden changes in moods. I like to wear myself out too with a jog or something physical to keep me more relaxed. I do enjoy a nice warm bath with candles too, that can really help out sometimes especially with the physical pain that sometimes comes with the whole girly visit.

Just like you, I get so irritated even before my "monthly visitor". I don't like the noise. I've been getting headaches. And when it was time, I got dysmennorhea which is really very irritating. What I will always do is to lock myself in my room but eventhough, I can't still control it. I think it's normal having PMS. Too glad, my husband is so understanding. He knows what part of the month I will be having it. To overcome the bad energy, I suggest that you get some rest, if headaches or pains occur, take medicine. That's what I always did.