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    Default Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    I feel so odd before my period. I get extremely hungry, to the point where I eat over 3000 cals in one day. I also get very depressed - actually, I feel all of my emotions extra-strong. I'll start to think about the people that I love, and how I will be so upset when they pass away - crazy, I know. I'll even start to think about my ex, and how I feel guilty that we broke up, even though it was mainly mutual. I'll also feel very restless - I can't stay in, without drinking or doing something majorly distracting. It's ridic. I will feel like I need to be doing something, but I don't know what, and I can't quite put my finger on it.

    I was supposed to go to work tonight at a new place, and wanted to do it to alleviate some anxiety that I had about the place, but I couldn't. Ugh.

    Is there anything that will help, I guess...balance out my hormones? I hate this depressed crazy feeling.

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    Default Re: Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    You can get your hormones checked to see if they're out of balance. Also, working out is extremely beneficial for PMS. If you feel the need to go out, hit the gym or take a yoga class rather than going to the bar or picking up a bottle. Perhaps pick up a new hobby. Make sure to eat foods that are rich in nutrients. If you have the desire to eat that much, make sure you're getting a good amount of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. A good diet along with working out will help with the depressed feelings.
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    Default Re: Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    Just try and make sure your meals are healthy, balanced and nutrient rich. Often when we crave stuff it means we are deficient in something so try and make sure you're getting a balanced meal to avoid binging and overeating.
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    I can't help with any advice with balance out hormones, but I can tell you that when I get that never-ending hungry feeling from PMS I eat Popsicles for my sweet tooth because I pretty much eat a box of them and not make a huge calorie dent.
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    Default Re: Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    I feel the same way. Try to stay away from caffeine, get a lot of calcium (yogurt is a great option), and do some mild physical activity.

    Also, making up for lack of sleep will help too; even if that means sleeping the whole day.





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    Default Re: Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    Uhhh do you feel better once you get your period? It sounds like you have PMDD. I have it and I know I go CRAZY before my period starts. Finally I get my period and everything is okay again. You may want to check into it.


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    Default Re: Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    Sometimes I get that insatiable hunger before my period too. All of a sudden there is nothing left in the pantry because I ate it all, even the shelves.


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    Default Re: Extreme Hunger, Depression, and Restlessness Before Period

    I am pasting a paragraph here that might clarify some things you are discussing. Hope this helps:

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition1 recognizes mood disorders related to the menstrual cycle as important mental health issues in women. Prevalence data suggest that approximately 5% of women meet criteria for PMDD2 a serious menstrual cycle mood disorder with symptoms sometimes confused with those of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS, which affects up to 70% of women, is manifested primarily by somatic complaints such as food cravings, bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, headaches, muscle/joint aches, and sleep disturbance. The symptoms of PMS are not severe enough to impair occupational or relational functioning.

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