Comments on: Yeah I’m crazy…I think we’ve established that

By: common mom

common mom — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:38:32 +0000

Drink . . . heavily No, just kidding . . . maybe.

Actually – I head to the gym or take the dog on a loooonngg walk. If the kiddos are with me on this walk, they are not “near” me – they know this is MY time. A good vent at my BFF always helps, too She’s got good wine at her house . . . have I mentioned drinking?

By: aimee

aimee — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:17:37 +0000

Umm.. why didn’t you tell me you didn’t have a sitter for Livie? I could have watched her for you. Aaand I think you are awesome, not crazy or fat. Muah!

By: Cheri

Cheri — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:52 +0000

P.S. I’m trying to go the natural route about dealing with the pms. Hubby got the snip snip 11 years ago because bc did such a number on me.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:14:27 +0000

I get pms BAAAAAAAD! I even warn my husband of it’s arrival. I bared my soul at the retreat I went to a retreat this weekend. A lady who was there too sells Arbonne – I guess they have this natural progesterol cream that is supposed to work miracles. I was so desperate that I got on my laptop and ordered it that night.

I guess you use it 20 days and then take 10 off – sort of in conjunction with your cycle. I should get it any day and I’ll start it 10 days after my cycle starts.

If you’d like, I’ll let you know how it goes. You can order online as long as you have a consultant’s number and I have hers. Unless you know someone who sells it. I hope it works because I tend to be a complete WRECK during that time.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:04:40 +0000

We’ve all certainly been there….and have the chocolate! Hope you feel better soon.

By: Sharla

Sharla — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:51:49 +0000

Wow, this sounds awfully familiar. I go through that slump quite often as well. People tell me to get up, get out, get moving! Ha, right. I just ride it out. Luckily, it always gets better…..unless it turns out I’m pregnant.

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:43:55 +0000

I love all of these comments! Great advice!

By: Hillary

Hillary — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:03:41 +0000

Personally, I keep it all bottled up until my husband gets home. Then I glare and moan and spew “subtle” hints. Eventually he gets the picture and takes the kids into another room to “give mommy some space.” Then I tune everything out.

By: grandma

grandma — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:01:50 +0000

And call your Grandma…….I have enough stuff wrong it’ll make you feel better! Just kidding, honey. You are sooooooo funny and I love you. Do you think you take after your Grandpa!?!?!?!?!? 3.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:43:05 +0000

Exercise helps me – and exposure to sunshine. If I have a little extra in the budget, a pedicure with a glass of wine makes me feel prettier. Sometimes, I like to let it all out, cry, complain, clean like crazy and then watch something really funny once I am out of tears and words. Buy some dark chocolate – just enough for a couple of servings and allow yourself to have it after a sensible meal. Ask for a night out. Throw some stuff away. Get good sleep even if you have to take a Benadryl after dinner.

I hardly ever remembered to tell the doctor about these crazy monthly mood swings because my appointments were never scheduled during that week of the month and when it was over it seemed much less severe than it did when it was happening (like childbirth?) However, when I finally did discuss it with my doctor, we were able severely reduce my symptoms by changing bc pills and modifying my diet.

Lower your salt intake for the rest of the week and definitely get your 8 glasses of water a day! Plus the chocolate… Seriously. Dark chocolate is high in antioxidants; it’s a natural mood lifter.