I was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue after having their multiples?
Ever since my triplets were born back in October '10, my periods have made me a basket case. The first day of my period I am extremely emotional, depressed and sometimes even suicidal. It's so bad, I'm ready to see my doctor to see if there is anyway I can just get rid of my periods all together. I deal with depression on a regular basis as it is. I soo don't need to be going psycho on the first day of my period every month. The only thing I can think of is maybe it is residual hormones in my body from the fertility treatments...but that was almost 2 years ago...? So I don't know. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, were you able to find a solution?
Thanks in advance!

I can't believe 33 people have read this and no one has bothered to tell you to run, don't walk, RUN to your doctor!!! Seriously, suicidal thoughts? This is how Mamma's become so distraught they end up killing their babies. I won't pretend to know what you're going through but please get yourself to the doctor ASAP!

I agree that you should talk to your doctor about it.I never had depression from my periods my I know that I bleed for almost 3 months after I had the babies and they kept telling me that was normal.

How long has it been going on? My first 4-5 months or so after I stopped breastfeeding my trio were quite the roller-coaster ride. Not the depression symptoms you're talking about, but definitely irregular cycles, very bad PMS (both emotions and pain/cramping), and very heavy bleeding. But, those symptoms all returned to more of my "normal" after a few months. Anything as serious as you are talking about would definitely warrant talking to someone right away, especially if it has been going on for some time and doesn't seem to be improving.

Good luck!

Rebecca

Laura (6)
Lucas (3)
Aubrie, Emily, & Teresa born 7/5/10 at 34w3d.

My GGG were born in April '10. I breast fed until September of "11 then they weaned themselves. I had NEVER had regular periods before...even after my first born...my experience of "pre-menstrual syndrome" was very limited and I considered myself lucky. Since September of 2011, I have had regular periods...and with these have come some very distressing "pre menstrual symptoms"...I get quite irritable, and depressed and it last for weeks leading up to my period. The day of my period, it's like a boulder is lifted off of me and my mood lightens and normalizes. Initially, I wasn't sure what it was and I thought I was just tired and stressed as I was also heading back to work after 18 months away...but it has consistently been happening in the same kind of pattern.This last period was quite bad and the level to which my mood declined scared me - I too am looking to seek out some help.

I'm so sorry you're struggling with this. There is a syndrome call "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" in which there are mood changes leading up to menses. - http://www.womens-health-online.com/severe-pms-and-depression.php - I would definitely seek out some help from your family doctor - I'm assuming if you struggle with depression already, you're already on medication? If not, it may be worth investigating. I would also ask your doctor or do some investigation if there is a women's mental health clinic in your area - often there are psychiatrist who specialize in post-partum and women's mental health.

Take care of yourself - this is real and not "all in your head"
I hope this helps a bit...you're not alone!

Janet
G - 12/07 35 weeks
GGG-04/10 30 weeks

I was reading through this thread and read the link you posted about PMDD. I am not having the severe depression, but I do find that I am extremely restless, have a hard time just "being", feel anxious, deeply concerned about relationships, not caring about things that are otherwise important to me, yelling and losing my patience very easy, and a few other symptoms leading up to my period, but as the PP listed - as soon as I start, sometimes the day before, I feel like a weight is gone. I'm relaxed, cool, calm, and about 100% less likely to yell even if the kids are being awful. Content and collected. This lasts, if I'm lucky, about 2 weeks or a little less.

Everything I've seen, including the PMDD link, says it is intensified at your period and resolves after. Mine is the opposite. On the pill at earlier times in my life, I sort of stayed anxious and sort of ambivalent all the time and never had that "relief" that came with whatever hormone shifts happen when my body decides I'm not pregnant this cycle.

Catherine

Bri, Mikayla, Tristan 3/09 (32.2)
Sage 10/06
Hunter 11/04

www.WhispersofPromise.blogspot.com

Please call in to your doctor, any doctor, immediately. I'm so glad you said something to the list to ask, please ask a doctor today!!

Catherine

Bri, Mikayla, Tristan 3/09 (32.2)
Sage 10/06
Hunter 11/04

www.WhispersofPromise.blogspot.com

An antidepressant will make you feel tons better. Even if you don't feel "sad" most of the time, it will fix your irritability and moodiness, even on the other days.
Sometimes you need to try a few antidepressants before you find the right one for you. I'd start with Prozac (because it is on the $4 list and is approved for PMDD), and if that didn't work, try Celexa or Zoloft.
And don't feel like it is some big deal to start on an antidepressant. It won't make you a zombie or anything. It will make you a better mom because you will be able to handle things better.

Hi guys. Just wanted to say thanks for all the replies. I've dealt with depression all of my life. It runs in my family. Even had an older sister that committed suicide. So it's definitely genetic. I've been on and off antidepressants for most of my life. I've just started working with a psychiatrist to get on better medications for the depression...so hopefully this will help with future menstrual cycles. He's started me on Prozac. It's still too early to see how well it's going to work for me, but I am hopeful. So we will see. If I still run into problems with future cycles, will definitely address with whatever doctor I need to. And no...I would never hurt my kids. Thanks again.

So glad to see you are getting help! Depression runs in my family as well, and is something you need to take seriously and treat. The suicidal thoughts are something different than thoughts of hurting your kids (I think some people above are getting those confused). As far as the menstrual cycles, I suppose you could get on a birth control pill to keep your periods away, but those hormones often make depression worse. Hopefully the Prozac will start helping you soon, and if not, I hope they find something that will help you soon. So sorry you are having to deal with this. Depression is common among new moms, especially moms of multiples.

Nik
GBG triplets born 4/2/05
30w5d
www.thebestthingscomein3.blogspot.com