i hate this.

So for all of 2006 I had no period. Life was great. I didn't have ragin pms, I didn't have my endometriosis cramps, I didn't need to worry about birth control, nothing. Now today I want to scratch out my friends eyes who's been my friend for 15+ years, because he's stupid and irritating and every single word that comes out of his mouth makes it worse. I want to cuss in the post so bad. I am raging. I never rage. I've gotten irritated in the past, but not this mad. Not so mad that I want to start crying because I don't know how to respond to people anymore. I can't even explain how mad I am in fear of scarring people. I really hope this isn't going to be like every month. I feel so out of place in my head because I'm so pissed. I'm desparate to find something that will ease my tension, but I don't know what. Please help.

Hi {{{Miranda}}} I can't offer much help, just bear in mind that when we are losing a lot of weight our hormones are going crazy. Lots of people get bad pms and even get depressed after WLS. I hope that you at least have some people around you who are supportive. If not I would go to a doctor and see about getting something to ease your PMS. Exercising is supposed to be a great way to release tension (I cant really talk not being the world's best exerciser) but it may help Hang in there!

Thank you for your response. It got so bad that I did end up calling the doctor to see if I could take 2mg Ativan. He said it wouldn't hurt a thing so I just took it. I can't wait for relief. I really hope this isn't every month or something else needs to happen.

I wish I could help you Miranda.... But I am like that all the time.... and when it is PMS time... LOOK OUT!!!! Although I also have bipolar disorder and they are trying to readjust my meds to fit with my system, so I am not getting too much medication or too little.... I hate the feeling too, and I wish there was a quick fix, but sometime these things take time. Like Q said...we are losing weight fast and our hormones are all over the place.... I actually thought for a moment the other day that I wanted more kids..... What was I thinking... I have six already.. had my tubes ties after 4... had them reversed had 2 more kids and then had them tied again..... A brief moment of insanity..... LOL.... Now I know what they mean about having your hormones all over the place during the major weight loss... LOL... Keep the faith.. it will get better.. and if it doesn't definitely see your doctor, it could be more than just PMS... Good Luck.... Shawn M.

Unfortunately I think this is just all a part of things. One happy thought is that your body has dropped enough weight to feel like it can do what it's suppose to, even if it isn't something enjoyable. I also went almost a year without having a period when I was in college and when it did finally hit it was the MOST miserable experience!!! So it also might just be that it has been so long that your body is making up for it. After that I went on birth control pills to regulate things and it's been much better. I do have one idea that might help...something you might chat with your Dr about is continuous birth control. It's something that is much more acceptable these days and I have been doing it for years. Basically you just skip the placebo pills and take two or three packs in a row so you miss one or two periods. You'll still get a little of the emotional stuff but not nearly as much and it's SO nice to not deal with all the cramps and mess too!! Anyway it might be worth looking into since it's obviously not a pleasant experience at all for you. You can do your own research there is a lot out there about it on line and as I mentioned many doctors are absolutely in favor of having their patients do this. Hope you feel better soon!! Corinna Q