Still a bit stressed/anxious today but finding it much easier to rise above the work issues. Definately calmness has returned. And i got through another month without killing anyone ;-)
Just realised i only had 3 bad migraines last month, 2 of which were during my period. The other was day 24, a few days after ovulation. So seems my migraines have returned to menstrual migraine, rather than chronic migraine (16 a month!). This happened when i stopped taking nurofen. But also could be because i came off HRT. However that was 2 years ago, and the timing coincided with me deciding to swap Nurofen for triptans, as my only treatment! Hmmm i am starting to agree with the camp who believe medication does more harm than good! In my case, it seems to have done the exact opposite of what i wanted - caused my migraines!!!
Still sleeping well on magensium citrate during my luteal phase. But my new flat is both noisy and bright which interferes with sleep during follicular. My sleep pattern follows progesterone levels exactly, when progesterone is low, i can't fall asleep easily and i wake up early. If i wasn't sensitive to my hormones before, i definately am now!!
Stomach issues were insane over my period. Had heartburn at 1am one night and couldn't sleep. And following night stomach cramps all evening. And pretty much had stomach cramps for the next 3 days. I'm hoping they calm down now period is finished...
As for the next month. I hope i can resolve my issues with my work colleagues. But find it hard to trust people again, once i've had PMDD rage at them! It's certainly true that PMDD damages relationships. And after my moods this month, i'm considering low dose Prozac again! :(
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Thursday, 17 July 2014
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Worst PMDD month so far. First argued with colleagues. Then following week couldn't stop crying for 4 days. For NO reason. Started feeling a little bored/unsettled Sunday night, after my parents left. Then this turned into slight tears, when trying to go to sleep. Spent the next 4 days crying. Through training sessions at work and pub lunch with the whole office today, outside in the sunshine! I've just come on, at 9.30pm. Want this shit to stop. Definately didn't feel this bad on HRT. Feel sooo depressed :(
Saturday, 5 July 2014
Feeling a bit better but completely gone off pharmaceuticals!!
I've had more success lately by being pro-active in finding ways to help myself, GP's have never been any use at all. Apart from to direct me to the AllergyUK website which was helpful for my ailments. I've pretty much had enough of Western 'medicines'. Except for HRT, well the oestrogen part of it, the progesterone never did me any good. And the specialists know that progesterone is bad for women with PMDD :(
Insomnia: sleep much better on magnesium citrate - had it for over 8 years. Cured for the last 2 years on magnesium citrate 400mg. Although lately, i still struggle to sleep during follicular phase of cycle, esp if work stress.
Migraine: I haven't had a migraine at all this month! These got better when i stopped taking nurofen. I think it was giving me migraines!! I also came off HRT, however it was when i stopped taking nurofen that the migraines gradually disappeared. I'm on day 18 and still haven't had one this month! Although may get one during my period.
PMDD: moods are a lot better, I'm happier since moving into my own place. The fatigue is a massive problem - i can't motivate myself to do any of the hobbies i used to do on HRT. And the insomnia when progesterone is low often drives me insane as i feel like shit for a couple of weeks if i dont sleep. Have to remember to take 600mg magnesium at this time but I am forgetful when i'm tired!
IBS: FOODMAP diet - apparently cures 80% of IBS sufferers who try the diet. Discovered on allergyUK website. Fairly complicated/restrictive though and giving me headache trying to find foods i can actually eat on a vegetarian diet. Would be much easier if i was a meat eater. I do eat a little meat now but i don't want to eat it more than twice a week.
Allergies - dustmite allergy seems a little better. I've been adding tea tree oil on cotton pads to my clothes drawers. And washing sheets every fortnight. And also windows open all the time in my flat. And damp dust once a week. Does seem to help.
Insomnia: sleep much better on magnesium citrate - had it for over 8 years. Cured for the last 2 years on magnesium citrate 400mg. Although lately, i still struggle to sleep during follicular phase of cycle, esp if work stress.
Migraine: I haven't had a migraine at all this month! These got better when i stopped taking nurofen. I think it was giving me migraines!! I also came off HRT, however it was when i stopped taking nurofen that the migraines gradually disappeared. I'm on day 18 and still haven't had one this month! Although may get one during my period.
PMDD: moods are a lot better, I'm happier since moving into my own place. The fatigue is a massive problem - i can't motivate myself to do any of the hobbies i used to do on HRT. And the insomnia when progesterone is low often drives me insane as i feel like shit for a couple of weeks if i dont sleep. Have to remember to take 600mg magnesium at this time but I am forgetful when i'm tired!
IBS: FOODMAP diet - apparently cures 80% of IBS sufferers who try the diet. Discovered on allergyUK website. Fairly complicated/restrictive though and giving me headache trying to find foods i can actually eat on a vegetarian diet. Would be much easier if i was a meat eater. I do eat a little meat now but i don't want to eat it more than twice a week.
Allergies - dustmite allergy seems a little better. I've been adding tea tree oil on cotton pads to my clothes drawers. And washing sheets every fortnight. And also windows open all the time in my flat. And damp dust once a week. Does seem to help.
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