Posted 12/13/2014 6:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lisa and Hibee
I went and saw an Endocrinologist last week and she confirmed I have severe PMS and with PCOS its affecting the chemicals in my brain and due to the fact I had severe depression before my period and the first few days of it. I have had this PMS over the years but being on AD the symptoms haven't been so severe, anyway it lifted last Sunday when it finished and I have been feeling better since, Now 11 days on Effexor 300mg.She suggested I go on the pill to help balance hormones, I told her I tried Yaz for PMS a few years ago and I get anxiety on it after just a few days, she suggested I try this new one called qlaira, well today on my 3rd after very little to no anxiety the last couple of weeks only the depression before and during period, I have got some anxiety symptoms again, which make me a little flat so I have decided to stop it now.I need to get stable on this 300mg of Effexor for a while and I figure that when or if I get bad PMS before my next period Ill just add 37.5mg of Effexor for a few days, Im going on holiday on the 23rd and I am hoping to relax as much as possible and do need more time on Effexor, yes the rollercoaster is discouraging and I get upset about it but we need to be patient, no feeling is permanent . I have been going about my day pretty well and happy all this week until this afternoon when the anxiety started. How long have you been on 187.5mg?, it does take time and I know how hard and frustrating it is. we will get better I know that for sure. As I told you last time Lis you do need to go high for anxiety and I really think your next increase will be better for you.maybe talk to your Doc about it PMS can cause issues 10days before and during so that is probably why you haven't had any stability yet for a week. the right dose will help your PMS too and I was hoping the C pill would too but it looks like Ill have trouble finding the right one without side effects of anxiety. Are you on the Pill? Hugs to you too darling , I turned 40 on the 2nd, worst birthday ever, cried at the restaurant and the next day got my period cried all day, then Thursday woke up felt pretty good for 2 days then flat again for 2 days and period finished then felt good again bloody nightmare, pardon the pun ;) .