I don't know if this is the place for this, but I believe my hormones are getting "out of whack" as I'm getting older, and its causing changes in my cycles (like 24-26 day cycles, instead of the 28 day cycles I used to have etc), and the PMS is becoming unbearable.

I don't mean cramps or bloating or physical symptoms...

I mean the crying, the depression, the "i can't handle my life anymore" feelings that I have for 2 weeks out of every month now.

When I was about 27, I started noticing that I was getting PMS for the first time, and my cycles were occassionaly out of sync... I'm 33 now, and this has only progressively gotten worse. I talked to the doctor at my last PAP about it, and she kinda blew it off like, "unless you want to be on prozac 24/7... there's not really any other options"

Well somedays, I'd do anything to make it stop... I'd cut off my left foot if I thought it would help. I feel complete desperation...worthlessness...stress, and feeling like such a failure at everything I do...the list just goes on.

Has anyone experienced this, and found a solution?

You need to find a new doctor. One that cares. Try getting the depo. shot.It worked great on my wife. Ron

Hi angelique5,

I`m not usually on this board, but my PMS used to be really bad. I would throw things, scream at people and burst into tears for no reason. Then I was watching TV one morning and a new product was being discussed which was supposed to help with the symptoms of pms. Anyway, it is called PMS Escape and consists of sachets that you have to mix with water. I can`t tell you the difference that the drinks have made. They have really helped me. They don`t get rid of all of the PMS but always reduce it by at least 50%. Maybe you could try them?

Best wishes,

//(*_*)\\ Sally

Oh do I (and my husband) feel your pain! I am 43 and started gettin really bad PMS about 5 yrs ago. I eat better now, get lots of sleep and exercise 5 -6 times a week. It's really helped me.