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    Ok... This has seriously been a roller coaster of a week so far and it's only tuesday. I do not normally PMS this bad. It's awful this month. I honestly can't remember it EVER being this bad. I thought birth control was supposed to even this out! Its worse than ever! I don't know what to do. I'm crying over nothing (and Im not a cryer), the slightest thing sends me into a rage when Im not crying and as shallow as this sounds, my usual flat tummy looks 3 mos pregnant right now. I won't let my husband near me and honestly he's been hiding from me since saturday anyway...

    Does anyone have any advice for anything I could take to maybe even me out or something? Does midol actually work? I feel bad, Im acting like a lunatic and there doesn't seem to be anything I can do about it even though I've recognized the behaviour. I took a diuretic in hopes it would help with the bloating so maybe I can at least fix that annoyance but the emotional side of this needs to stop!!
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    Default Re: PMS & Bloating

    for the emotional side: Are you someone who likes exercising? For me personally, if i am emotionally wound up for whatever reason, i find a good intense work out relieves stress very well. It will probably take you a bit more effort than usual to get started, but after like 10 min of cardio you should be feeling better, then when done hopefully better emotionally. might make you feel better about the bloating too. If you are someone who practices yoga that might really help too since it is relaxing and gets you in better tune with your body.
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    Running helped... but then it's like I slip back into it or something.
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    Default Re: PMS & Bloating

    red raspberry leaf tea. It works for me.

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    I'm almost 6 months pregnant and I'll tell you no one has asked me if I am expecting yet. I thought I was showing at 3 months pregnant, but really it was all in my head in retrospect. I'm sure you look just fine!

    If you really are self conscious about the bloating you can take special caplets called Diurex (available at your local drug store) http://www.alva-amco.com/diurex/diurex_woman.html which really do work wonders. They will help lessen water retention.
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    Default Re: PMS & Bloating

    Hot bath, soothing music, book.

    It works. Trust me I get like this like twice a year where I am all I HATE YOU ALL AND YOU HATE ME BACK! Some alone times helps, or go get a massage.

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    Did u just switch to a new birth control or something? cause that sounds like me when i switched to depo from the pill. tried it for 9 months hoping it would get better like they said it would, but ended up with more time on period than off and the misery that goes with it. i tried taraxatone to get rid of the water weight, it helped a bit.

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    Pamprin works 1000000000000 times better than Midol ever did. Also I start taking it once aday a few days prior to my period... it usually keeps my psychoticness at bay.. My husband like yours, avoids me if I dont... Ummm Idk why but Pamprin has balanced me out alot, even after birth control didn't. also I would definitely try Tension Tamer tea by Celestial Seasonings... Works absolute wonders for me! I hope it does the same for you.

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    Caudalie Draining Organic Herbal Tea: http://caudalie-usa.com/site/caudali...rbal_teas.html

    I drank a few cups of this on my last period (the one before this one) and I did not notice any bloating at all. And it actually tastes good. Sephora carries it, usually in-store as well as online.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daniella_maria View Post
    red raspberry leaf tea. It works for me.
    I second this! You can find it in herbal blend teas, and it helps me a lot. I go through probably 10 bags or so every cycle.

    Also for the emotional side.. maybe let yourself be close to your hubby.. it's okay to feel sexy and beautiful and appreciated even with a little belly.

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