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frustration and my period

ECoursey
ECoursey Posts: 3
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Every time i am going to get my period I get extremely short fused. I get extra hungry for carbs before my period and have a hypothyroid issue. I am a fitness instructor so i do exercise at least 3-5 per wk even now. I still have toning to do and would like to loss at least five more pounds. I have two little kids so once a month with everything i get so cranky and don't know what i can do. Any suggestions?

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  • Samana06
    Samana06 Posts: 107
    Oh my goodness!! I'm there too! My son asked me if it was my "special time that makes Momma crabby"! But sadly I don't know what to tell you! I try to find the none food things that comfort me and cheer me up and indulge in that ... unfortunately with 2 small boys I can't just take a nap or read all the time!
    I hope you cheer up and find what makes you feel better!!
  • shelbyj72
    shelbyj72 Posts: 184 Member
    Try taking fish oil vitamins they help with your period and maybe start using your pms meds before you start your period
  • rjulian20
    rjulian20 Posts: 21
    tums...chew 2 or 3 everyday for 3-4 days BEFORE you're expecting to start showing pms symptoms. i can't remember where my mom read it but i've been doing it for almost a year now & it really works! something about the calcium helps relieve cramps, bloating, and even crankiness! good luck.....
  • deedleedee
    deedleedee Posts: 21
    well first things first, if your thyroid is impaired that will definitely cause added emotion distress (i found this out the hard way myself, though my thyroid has since improved). i agree that fish oil supplements are extremely helpful, as are folic acid supplements. it might be worth talking to your doctor about also - there is standard PMS and there is PMDD which causes extreme PMS symptoms. be well! :)
  • ECoursey
    ECoursey Posts: 3
    thanks everyone, i will look into them.
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