To be honest, I don't think there is any guaranteed solution to PMS. I take Midol PMS Extra Strength for a few days before menstruating when I feel most irritable, and the result is a sort of numbness and overall "blah" feeling. I feel like my reactions are dull to say the least, and actually quite depressing because I'm a rather outgoing, loud, and in-your-face kind of person normally. It must also be noted that I am currently on birth control (Tricycline 28)and have been for eight years. Published: January 09 ::

I wish there was a logical solution, because sometimes I fear I may not make it through the week prior to starting my period. My doctor put me on 5mg prozac for the week just prior to my period and am feeling some relief. But like the others I've read, the greatest relief is starting because then you know your good for at least 3 weeks. I wish I had a cure as I am 46 and have been dealing with this since 13 years of age. My mom said she knew there was a problem because my behavior changed drastically when my period started. Published: October 07 ::

It took some time for me to realize that I actually have PMS. First, I thought these were the consequences of the miscarriage I had. It is so exhausting. I am tired of myself, even though I know it is PMS and it is all in my head. I can’t fight the depression, the constant fear, sudden panic attacks, sudden tears. My poor husband has so much patience. Sometimes I just lock myself in the room so as not to annoy people. I am only 26. I tried vitamins, which were not really helpful. Published: May 17 ::

My life was a cycle of mood swings and tears before I would get my period. I was one of the few women that would actually cry in relief when my period started because then the end was in sight. My family was walking on eggshells around me and unable to adapt to the two totally different women I was, depending on where I was in my cycle. I saw my doctor and she put me on Prozac. The difference is amazing. I still have mood swings, but now I can control them. They no longer control me! I have also started a low-salt diet and mild exercise program. They may or may not have helped. Each month is different, but with Prozac I am able to have a life again, all month long, not just two weeks of the month! Published: January 09 ::

I am like a woman possessed for at least 10 days before my period. I regularly say I'm leaving home and at the time could just walk away from everyone. I will argue with anyone and really shouldn't drive a car! I've been prescibed a contraceptive pill but I put weight on with that (thus making me feel more upset). Antidepressants make me feel like a drugged up zombie, not quite firing on all four cylinders and people noticed as I'm very quick and always up for a laugh at other times. Just about to try evening primrose. Published: October 07 ::

I have found that Yazmin has helped a lot but I have the side effect of lower sex drive. If you can deal with that there is no bloating, no anger, no waking up at three in the morning and you can be at peace the whole month long. Published: April 01 ::