[Jillzeebean]

Hi, I guess this may be the wrong place to post about the dreaded PMS. I just wasn't sure where to write my misery. I try to stay happy, but I get so crabby and downright mean during this time of the month. I eat like food is going out of style, even though my poor tummy is stuffed. The worst part, and I was wondering if anyone else gets this way, is the clumsiness. Today I was backing my car into the garage and "snap", there went the rearview mirror into the concrete wall. I swear my brain just goes haywire and I lose control of my every aspect of my life. My concentration is zapped and it is almost like I can't function, but I sure have an appetite for food!
I hope I don't depress anyone, I just want to know if other women get confused and accident prone from hormonal imbalances.
Have a nice day!

[ellis]

Jillzeebean, I hear ya, hon. I will be THRILLED the day my period doesn't come back. It will be a time for celebration!
I think the best thing you can do is plan for it, and be good to yourself when it "hits". Know that you're going to be cranky/irritable/uncomfortable/etc, and plan some good "me time" for yourself.
The clumsiness may be because you're distracted and feeling crappy.
Even after having it for 28 years (I'm 40), everytime I get it, I think, "What the HECK is going ON here!?!?!?" I mean, it's just so unreasonable and ugly. I know some women see it as a beautiful thing, but for me, it's just a darned inconvenience. If it's any comfort, I'm convinced that in their next life, men come back as women.
You're not alone, hon... sending you big hugs...

[Jillzeebean]

Super Thank you! I feel better knowing I am not alone in my dislike for menstruation. I am also nearing 40 and viewing menopause as a blessing, it can't come soon enough for me! Maybe someday I will look back and laugh about how crazy I get.