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Kendy
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Would it be moral to take the pill to deal with severe PMS? Would one have to stop upon getting married and becoming sexually activity?
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Kendy
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Thanks, but I am more concerned about emotional symptoms?
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buffalo
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You are aware the pill is a carcinogen?Thanks, but I am more concerned about emotional symptoms?
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Kendy
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I am aware that I have debilitating symtoms for two weeks out of the month. They are so erratic that I start behaving in ways that could cost me my job.
But to answer your question, yes.
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buffalo
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From pain?I am aware that I have debilitating symtoms for two weeks out of the month. They are so erratic that I start behaving in ways that could cost me my job.
But to answer your question, yes.
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Kendy
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No, from emotional disorders related to my cycle. I probably shouldn’t be talking about this in public, but I have been over a decade thinking that I suffer from severe depression. But I have tracked it and I am only depressed half of the month. And I have many of the symptoms of PMDD. Yesterday, I was having the worst life ever; today, end of my cycle, suddenly I feel better. I just want to feel better. I don’t want to be emotional and irritable all the time.
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TexCatholic4JMJ
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Three of us in the family suffered from severe pain and other
symptoms with our periods and relief came not from the pill
but with “natural” methods that regularized the periods. One
of my daughters had almost no relief from one period to the
next. I don’t remember what I took but I could look it up. My
daughters were not here so I’d have to ask them. I’ve also
heard that some of the doctors who do NFP also use other
methods to help women. Maybe someone here on the forum
could help with names, etc.
symptoms with our periods and relief came not from the pill
but with “natural” methods that regularized the periods. One
of my daughters had almost no relief from one period to the
next. I don’t remember what I took but I could look it up. My
daughters were not here so I’d have to ask them. I’ve also
heard that some of the doctors who do NFP also use other
methods to help women. Maybe someone here on the forum
could help with names, etc.
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Kendy
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So, while we are on this topic. Don’t you think it’s a little unfair to women? I have been telling my female friends that being a wowan is not a disease and should not be medicated so I am feeling a little bitter right now.
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Jesus_N_Cherie
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According to what I have heard on EWTN, the exact subject, the exact question, the answer is yes, one would have to stop taking the pill.
To anyone who is taking the pill for severe PMS, if one is talking about painful cramps…there are alternatives.
Low doses of muscle relaxers have helped my daughter with severe cramps. And in low doses, it does not have to affect other faculties. And it is not messing up the reproductive organs and processes.
I sympathize with anyone who is suffering in this way.
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Jesus_N_Cherie
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Kendy, my heart goes out to you so much. Have you tried an anti depressive medicine. I take Selexa (or however it is spelled). I went from Prozac to this medicine. The reason I mention this one is that I don’t have to take it unless I am starting to feel symptoms of unwarranted anger that I can only relate to ovulation. I take it for a few days, and then I don’t need it again for quite a while. Now the doctor doesn’t recommend my taking it sporadically like that, but it helps. And I am not always feeling or acting like it is needed, so why continue to take it. It helps within a 5 hour time period. And it does nothing but take away the over emotional / anxiety. There are no side affects. It is a wonderful thing for me to turn to at those needed times. Talk to your doctor and ask him if you want to try. It couldn’t hurt.No, from emotional disorders related to my cycle. I probably shouldn’t be talking about this in public, but I have been over a decade thinking that I suffer from severe depression. But I have tracked it and I am only depressed half of the month. And I have many of the symptoms of PMDD. Yesterday, I was having the worst life ever; today, end of my cycle, suddenly I feel better. I just want to feel better. I don’t want to be emotional and irritable all the time.
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Jesus_N_Cherie
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I hope I am not opening Pandora’s Box with this question, but why are you bitter? Is it because womanhood is not a disease to be medicated? If so, how do you mean that you are bitter?So, while we are on this topic. Don’t you think it’s a little unfair to women? I have been telling my female friends that being a wowan is not a disease and should not be medicated so I am feeling a little bitter right now.
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Kendy
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Well, because I feel like I am going to have to medicate myself just for being a woman.
As for the earlier post, I was on paxil for a while, but I didn’t like it so I stopped. I will look into it again. I know that the side effects on those can be just as high as the pill.
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at_peace
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I think you should explore holistic approaches, rather than resort to manipulation of your hormones through artificial means. The american diet is laden with animal fats, refined sugars, chemical additives. Our environment is filled with toxins. And the average American is a sedentary couch potato. All of these things lead to imbalances of the endrocrine system such as this.
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Kendy
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Well, I try to eat healthy; I cook regular, and I work out several days a week. I could try to go organic, but I can’t afford that. I read that I should avoid chocolate and alcohol, which I will try to do.
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at_peace
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Hmmmmm, it sounds like you’re doing the right thing already.
If there’s no other alternative, then resort to pharmacuticals. PMS can be debilitating for some women. But, you might look into holistic alternatives first.
As far as the burden of womanhood, there are also benefits. Good luck to you in your quest for better health, I sympathise.
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Kendy
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Which benefits?
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at_peace
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An emotionally rich life, ability to bring new people into the world through our bodies, an ability to nurture and love. Being a woman is awesome.
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crenfro
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Are you in therapy, if you’re depressed, or are you self-diagnosing? Did a qualified doctor prescribe the Pill for you for depression?
Please go to therapy and consult a psychiatrist if you’re having depression symptoms.
When I finally was prescribed with an anti-depressant that counterbalanced my depression symptoms, it made all the difference.
I can’t see how doing something against one’s faith is going to help out with depression.
My two cents.
Please go to therapy and consult a psychiatrist if you’re having depression symptoms.
When I finally was prescribed with an anti-depressant that counterbalanced my depression symptoms, it made all the difference.
I can’t see how doing something against one’s faith is going to help out with depression.
My two cents.
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Jesus_N_Cherie
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That’s another reason why I like the Selexa (Spelling?). There were no side affects, and it isn’t something I have to take all of the time so it stays in my system…like the Prozac. This medicine is a relief, not a hassle…at least for me. I really am not sure the medicine even starts with an S. I get the generic. I hope you find something. I understand your bitterness. I am sorry.Well, because I feel like I am going to have to medicate myself just for being a woman.
As for the earlier post, I was on paxil for a while, but I didn’t like it so I stopped. I will look into it again. I know that the side effects on those can be just as high as the pill.
A lot of caffiene makes me angry for no reason at all, with me having to consciously think about my every word and action so as not to act that way towards those I love the best. I get mean!!!
A lot of caffiene will do that to me sometimes even when I am not being “hormonal”.
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