Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: nadinesophia on January 11, 2017, 02:37:34 PM
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I'm 33 years old, I have suffered mental health problems pretty much since about 15. I have been diagnosed as pretty much everything over the years- manic depressive/anxiety depression/bipolar. However no treatment has really helped. My mum has been doing research and came across a prof studd article about women being diagnosed as bipolar but actually having PMDD. I have looked at various articles and research by Professor studd and the more I read the more I seem to relate to it. Really relate to it..... it's ...odd after all this time to perhaps have a real diagnosis although I know it's early days. I have booked an appointment with the doctor in February and I have also booked an appointment with my GP to see if I can get an NHS referral to a similar doctor as it's obviously a lot of money with Dr studd. Although if needed I think my parents will probably help with the money as it's been such a long time. Has anyone else had the same experience from such a young age and benefited from going down this route ? My apologies if I am babbling !
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You babble away! Several ladies have seen Professor Studd with good results. Hopefully they will be along with helpful info..
If by paying for an appt. and treatment you get a semblance of Life back, then go for it! Many years ago Dr Kathleen Dalton found that PMT was governed by hormones >:( and recommended eating every 3 hours, 24/7 - it certainly helped me a lot.
I found grazing useful too. Annoyed the Hell out of the In-laws when I ate at different times to them in order to fit into my new health regime and keep my blood sugar levels even. ;D. I still have 'safe' foods when travelling in case we can't get to a cafe.
Browse round. Make notes. You may find taking a list of symptoms with you to your GP appt. useful as well as keeping a mood/food/symptom diary. Let us know how you get on!
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Thank you! Eating is unfortunately a symptom in itself...I comfort eat, I'm permanently hungry, I then try and starve myself etc...vicious circle. And I definitely know what you mean by eating every few hours, I have to or I feel faint etc
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Perhaps have a look at your whole diet? Note down what you eat and when. If there are stressors before you reach for the 'treat' of the day. Eating every 3 hours stops that 'grabbing' for empty sugars. That doesn't mean that I don't have a treat every day but my grazing is bananas, mixed, dried fruits and nuts, Himself cooks from scratch .... I know that I don't eat enough fruits and veg. :D but eating is sooooo boring :sigh: