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Location: White Mountains of AZ | I'm not sure if its mood swings or what...But I can be bouncy and fun, next minute I feel like I wanna cry. I have had slight depression issues in the past ( no exact reasoning, just have). I have been getting short tempered ( not with my horses tho! ) and it's not like me... any suggestions on how to overcome this depression, happy, angry, sad crap!?
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Location: Montana | Ummm...become a man? LOL. Really though, when it is during my period (just before, think PMS), I'm everything you just described, and it really peeves my dad. I don't have any remedies, just sympathy.  But, I will also say, that if it is more than just once a month or so, definitely look into something else. It could also be SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) that comes with these wonderful short days of winter months. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | mtcanchazer - 2015-01-13 4:54 PM
Ummm...become a man? LOL. Really though, when it is during my period (just before, think PMS), I'm everything you just described, and it really peeves my dad.  I don't have any remedies, just sympathy.   But, I will also say, that if it is more than just once a month or so, definitely look into something else. It could also be SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) that comes with these wonderful short days of winter months.Â
It's been continuous for months lol... I hope I'm not PMSing for that long!!!!! And I just keep pushing it down and down cuz "cowgirls don't cry" but it's not helping that much LOL |
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Location: East Tennessee but who knows?! | Do you drink coffee? If so, check out the book The Truth About Coffee. Just started reading it so I can write a review. Fascinating info about how coffee effects serotonin and dopamine levels which have huge effects on energy and mental status.
Sugar levels have a huge impact on mental status. As well as sleep, and foods. |
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Location: Missouri | I'm having the same issues. I have no motivation at all, I'm sad/angry/emotional more often than not, short tempered with the hubby and kids, no desire to ride, etc. Mine usually occurs monthly for a couple of days (PMDD), but has been constant for the last couple of months.
I finally called my obgyn crying for help. He prescripbd Celexa. Supposedly, I could take as little as half a pill only when I felt I needed it. I was so anxious to have some relief, but three days on the meds and I quit. I had every side effect listed (nausea, dry mouth, heart racing, hands trembling, head aches...) Now, I'm almost more discouraged b/c I feel like there's no light at the end of this dark tunnel.
But, maybe it could work for you??? Worth a try, maybe? At least a consult with your physician?
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Location: Montana | QH<3er - 2015-01-13 6:04 PM mtcanchazer - 2015-01-13 4:54 PM Ummm...become a man? LOL. Really though, when it is during my period (just before, think PMS), I'm everything you just described, and it really peeves my dad. I don't have any remedies, just sympathy. But, I will also say, that if it is more than just once a month or so, definitely look into something else. It could also be SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) that comes with these wonderful short days of winter months. It's been continuous for months lol... I hope I'm not PMSing for that long!!!!! And I just keep pushing it down and down cuz "cowgirls don't cry" but it's not helping that much LOL
Don't just push it off to "cowgirls don't cry." There is nothing wrong with crying. But like I mentioned before about the Seasonal Affective Disorder...if it started happening as the days got shorter, that is a possibility. I'm not doctor, but I do feel for you because I know how it feels to have crazy mood swings. |
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Location: Texas | just4fun - 2015-01-13 8:44 PM
I'm having the same issues. I have no motivation at all, I'm sad/angry/emotional more often than not, short tempered with the hubby and kids, no desire to ride, etc. Mine usually occurs monthly for a couple of days (PMDD), but has been constant for the last couple of months.
I finally called my obgyn crying for help. He prescripbd Celexa. Supposedly, I could take as little as half a pill only when I felt I needed it. I was so anxious to have some relief, but three days on the meds and I quit. I had every side effect listed (nausea, dry mouth, heart racing, hands trembling, head aches...) Now, I'm almost more discouraged b/c I feel like there's no light at the end of this dark tunnel.
But, maybe it could work for you??? Worth a try, maybe? At least a consult with your physician?
Wish I had other tricks or tips. I'll be reading anxiously with you! Â
Celexa is not meant to be taken one day and not the next. It is meant to be taken daily and after about a week to 10 days the side effects you described wear off. Lexapro is another antidepressant and has less side effects |
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Location: Phoenix | Are you on birth control? My mood swings completely disappeared when I went on birth control. |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | Magnesium 400 mg. zinc and calcium these regulate your hormones and if you have migraines. |
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Location: Deep in the heart of Texas. | if you ever feel over loaded just go out way in the country on a dirt road get out of your car or truck and let out a big scream it will make you feel better. not shure if it will help but a hug. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Thank you everyone for your suggestions... I don't drink coffee, have a cookie once in a while but no candy bars or sodas or things like that. I'm pretty healthy. Birth control made me gain weight like crazy so went off that lol. But I've been off BC for quite a while now. Maybe stress? There are some stressful, irritating situations going on right now, I'm not sure how to handle them, I just know how I want the outcome to be. Just not sure how to get there...Maybe meds will help. I just hate the thought of drugs :/ Riding helps, but I can't ride all day every day LOL |
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| I know this is going to sound strange but essential oils. I was like you starting in August and in November I hit rock bottom. To the point of at an association finals I had a complete and total meltdown before my run. Crying, hyperventilating, shaking meltdown. I had the director tell me I was "off my rocker" that weekend. It took a very close friend and my husband sitting me down to realize something was wrong. I wanted to sell my horse and even contemplated how fast I would need to be going to hit a tree in my truck and kill myself. Yes It was BAD! Really bad. A horrible professor that constantly put us down and laugh about enjoying failing students, the guys I work with constantly telling me how stupid and useless I was, I lost a horse in early November, my 23yr old step daughter and I getting into a fight because she decided it wasn't my place to discipline her 16yr old brother who lives in my home, my horse and I taking a fall at a race in July and was out of commission until October. Just a pile of things that happened.
I went to 3 different doctors offices trying to get seen. NOONE would see me. They all thought I wanted drugs. That was the problem. I didn't want drugs. I wanted help. So after the 3rd doctor refused to see me I ordered some oils that were supposed to be for anxiety and depression. I felt hopeless and that no one cared. BOY was I wrong. I started changing the way I thought. And with the help of the oils, changing my mindset and a very close friend encouraging me everyday I feel better. My husband and the close friend both joke that I was a total *itch for awhile and both wanted to kick my butt. I am happy so say I am keeping my mare, we have her back to 100%. I passed the class with a C. I reported the verbal abuse of certain men at work and it has been addressed. I do not speak to my step daughter. Nor is she welcome in my home. I CHOSE to make the changes and its been awesome.
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| Might want to talk to a doctor, fits the description of Bipolar. |
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Location: London Ontario | I also am a fan of essential oils. I care a bottle of Lavender with me everywhere I go. I will often just sit for a minute take a few breathes of the oil and then continue. You should try Yoga. Its very relaxing and relates everything back to breathing. I think everyone goes through this kinda stuff at different points in their life! Good Luck, maybe try taking a hot shower or bath to relax |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | MC1993 - 2015-01-14 7:29 AM
I also am a fan of essential oils. I care a bottle of Lavender with me everywhere I go. I will often just sit for a minute take a few breathes of the oil and then continue. You should try Yoga. Its very relaxing and relates everything back to breathing. I think everyone goes through this kinda stuff at different points in their life! Good Luck, maybe try taking a hot shower or bath to relax
Any Yoga? Or certain type? ( I know squat about yoga! ) |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Before you go getting a psych evaluation and shock therapy, try exercise. Go walking, jogging everyday for 20 - 30 minutes and see if that helps. I'll bet you notice a difference :) |
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| I too felt much of the way your described. Went to the gyno and she diagnosed me with PMDD. MY gyno suggested an anti-depression drug as well but I as scared to death of mind altering drugs. Instead I went online and researched about PMDD (I had never heard of it before). In my research i found vimtain B-6 and a dietary supplement called L-Tryptophan helps. Went to my local health food store found both and have been taking them since. It works for me. I don't have to take them everyday just as needed. When I am having issues with my temper, with horrible mood swings and patience I take one each. Made a world of difference for me. Might be something for you to look into. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | LRQHS - 2015-01-14 7:36 AM
Before you go getting a psych evaluation and shock therapy, try exercise. Go walking, jogging everyday for 20 - 30 minutes and see if that helps. I'll bet you notice a difference :)Â
I'll have to try that... I know riding helps, but as said before, can't always swing riding in my work schedule. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | TryingToStayOn - 2015-01-14 7:37 AM
I too felt much of the way your described. Â Went to the gyno and she diagnosed me with PMDD. Â MY gyno suggested an anti-depression drug as well but I as scared to death of mind altering drugs. Â Instead I went online and researched about PMDD (I had never heard of it before). Â In my research i found vimtain B-6 and a dietary supplement called L-Tryptophan helps. Â Went to my local health food store found both and have been taking them since. Â It works for me. Â I don't have to take them everyday just as needed. Â When I am having issues with my temper, with horrible mood swings and patience I take one each. Â Made a world of difference for me. Â Might be something for you to look into.
I'll will definitely do some research on this PMDD... |
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