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writes:Hi hope some of you can help because this isn't something i understand much about being a man. I'd like both male and female opinions on this please if thats ok, especially if any males have been in this situation with their wife or gf. Well recently my wife has been getting quite emotional in general even when theres nothing worng. We both have a good life and an excellent marriage as well. She was like this on and off for afe months then i noticed that she seems to get like this about a week before her period so that sorta put my mind at rest that there was anything drastically wrong. Last month she went to bed early and said she felt tired, she hadnt been the happiest person all day. I followed her up about 15min later and stood at the door and she was crying abit, she didn't know i was there at first until i went up to her. I tryed to get her to talk to me but she said she couldn't becaue she can't understand why shes getting this bad and that when she feels this wayit always seems to be around the time her periods due but the problem is with her feeling that way it make her think about her dad who died juts over a year ago and her cousin who died when she was 16 and shes embarrassed about it because she hasn't always felt like this before her period yet after about 3 days she alright again. She saidd that she feels stupid for feeling like this because it isn't exactually reaosn to be this upset. I also suggested talking to her doctor but she said its not worth it because it only lasts a couple of days and doesn't want to end up on tablets or anything because she fels this way. I don't know what to say to her because me not being a women i don't know exactually how she feels, i want to be more supportive but theres nothing i can say or do because its not an exact this thats made her upset that i can help her sort out. I just don't know what to do i hate seeing her this way and all i wanna do is try to make it better againbut i can't so its making me feel really uncomfortable around her when shes like this and i don't wanna feel that way. Please help and i have wondered before but shes recently gone back on the contraceptive injection could that be something to do with it or have any side effects like this.
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 July 2007): I would strongly recommend Evening Primrose or Starflower oil tablets also a multi-vitamin throughout the month. Gentle exercise - just going for a nice, romantic long walk before her period will help to lift her mood. Stay off the alcohol its a depressant in itself. There are many good books on the subject. St Johns Wort is also a natural herb for depression - but she should get GP permission. I get depressed and weep at all manner of things but I find if I am in happy situations I am not reminded of my pre-menstrual depression. Good comment from the other post regarding laxatives - always I would recommend natural remedies. Just some good hugs from you and just do small things that make a big difference - if you know her you will know what these might be! You are a very considerate man to ask the question - many men would get angry and resentful.
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 July 2007): Believe it or not, taking a laxative could help her a lot.
Women are often backed up before her period and then let go right before or during her period. It really does effect how you feel.
~A nurse
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