PMS & PMDD

I saw the entry for eating everything in sight prior to periods and please forgive me if I missed it but I really would like ideas on how to alleviate some of that. I currently take medication for PMDD and it helped with this at first (which I found interesting). However, I am back to my old self...eating EVERYTHING, to the point that I'm nauseous. Is there anything I can do??!! I have gained anywhere from 2-3 pounds to 7-8 pounds in just that week. And I've noticed that it's progressively getting worse.

I don't exactly make good food choices during this week...ahem, chocolate, then an entire pizza then a popsicle, then peanuts, then a candy bar! :)

See what I mean?! :) Anyways, any help you can provide would be wonderful and I greatly appreciate it. Also, if I've posted this in the wrong place, please let me know. Thanks! Back to my popcorn...ha!

I'm wondering if anybody has trouble with controlling relationships.... I want sour cream and chive dip and b-b-q potato chips... hey.... and burgers I fry myself with plenty of salt...

Actually wondering If I have do PMDD or not... gyn's say I do (and I'm definitely in perimnenopause)... but not lots of different therapists, gps, or pshyc.... they don't say "you don't have pmdd", they just say that I have anxiety and depression (and some say I should go to AA--- you know they won't label you, like you label yourself when they say that).

Don't really care what I have... just want to get better.

Right now, my problem seems to be that I'm not assertive enough... instead I'm aggressive when I feel boxed in.... but before I get boxed in... I should call those controlling folks on that controlling-dominating behavior that always throws me.... but, instead I get shocked and don't know what to say...

Do other PMDD ladies wonder about *what to do* or doubt themselves enough (like me) to stay in controlling relationships?

lots of questions about is this.... just me? or is it PMDD related???

Welcome to the club!!  I've been doing some research on this lately.  Try to keep things around like complex carbs (whole grain breads, pastas, cereals) and good fats (nuts & seeds).  Make sure you are getting plenty of protien, and calcium.  A calcium & magnesium suppliment may also help.  And allow yourself a little indulgence each day so you don't feel too deprived!