EmmaNZ Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hormones? Depression (I don't think I'mdepressed)? Bad habit? Lack of sunlight? I'm tired of it, but it seems to have become my default mood. How can I fix this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingnlearning Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Vitamin D? it makes a difference for me. Exercise too. Hormones. Stress. Sugar. All factors. Drink coffee and wine in moderation. :D They do seriously boost my mood. YMMV Consider your choices too-attitude, music, books, tv shows, movies, webpages: are you surrounding yourself with things that feed your mood? Edit that-you ARE surrounding yourself with things that feed your mood. Make sure they're the right things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Ok, so I know it's multifactorial. And I know that I'm probably doing a lot of the things that could cause this. But I'm so grumpy and overwhelmed it's like I can't help myself. I NEED that chocloate bar - kwim?! So where do I find the willpower and motivation to change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Inositol - plant extract (rice bran, for example) - might help some. Sounds like you are having sugar or carb crashes. Do you binge on bread or chocolate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingnlearning Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 You SOUND grumpy! :D Honestly, I don't know what makes you tick. What I do know is what will work for me, which is why I mentioned the things above. When I feel myself drifting off into grumpiness I will watch a youtube that makes me laugh, or read a blog that has a good attitude or sense of humor. That will sometimes let me lighten up enough to take my Vit D supplements and that will make me feel good enough to get outside and take a walk or play with the dog. Wash down your Vit D with that chocolate bar-go outside to eat that chocolate bar, eat it while watching a standup comic on youtube. Does your chocolate help? then eat it! are you grumpy b/c you aren't letting yourself do the thing that will help? A bar of chocolate isn't going to kill you and it might help get you going down the right road. enjoy it free and clear and use the boost that it gives you to do something else good for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trresh Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) :grouphug: I'm in the same boat. They say exercise is a huge factor. I've had a plan in place but I've yet to fully implement it. Here's what I want to do. -Drink more water -Exercise 30 minutes every day -Ditch Pepsi -Take my B & D vitamins -Use my cpap every night -Eat more fruit/vegetables I think all these things are doable but I'm having trouble getting started. ETA: I'm definitely ruled by my hormones so I know that's a factor for me. I recently had blood work done and am scheduled to go to the gynecologist on the 30th to see if there's something they can do. I think a visit to the doctor may help you discover a solution. Edited November 23, 2011 by Trresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Low thyroid is a huge factor when I am struggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauranc Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I had been feeling like that for a long time as well... for me, it was low estrogen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 You SOUND grumpy! :D /QUOTE] Sorry! it was unintentional:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingnlearning Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 It's ok; I was mostly kidding around but you really do sound like you need that chocolate sooner and not later! :) Do ONE thing that works to brighten you up and then maybe that will help you do some of the other things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Look at a checklist for low progesterone. Pro-Gest is a good brand of progesterone cream. Low progesterone causes low thyroid problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Here is what works for me: Have a Red Bull every morning for the B vitamins and taurine. Have a few vitamin D drops in a cup of water each day. Eat a little chocolate in the afternoon. Occasionally read books about Buddhism, esp the parts about practicing mindfulness, equanimity and acceptance. Frequently say to self, "all things arise, exist, and fall away." Eat green salads. Pet the dogs. Vacuum up annoying fluffy things. These are the things that help me the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) You should ask your Dr. Usually they have a few good things to try, perhaps vitamins, diet, etc. and will not just immediately say take this pill... I've been there, seriously irritable ALL THE TIME! Overstressed, grumpy, just feeling not me. I didn't have a detectably low hormone level, but 3-4 months of BC pill put me back to rights. I was able to then drop the pill & everything was normal again. Edited November 23, 2011 by lcelmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 You should ask your Dr. Usually they have a few good things to try, perhaps vitamins, diet, etc. and will not just immediately say take this pill... That's the problem. Most experiences I hear with doctors is that they DO say just take this pill - usually an antidepressant - instead of figuring out the root cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'm pretty sure that my problem is that I don't get enough sleep. But if I go to sleep earlier then I don't get any time away from the kids, and that makes me crazy, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Any chance it's menopause or early menopause or the edges of early menopause? That wreaked havoc with my mood until I got it figured out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 It sounds like you've lost your mirth. The causes to this malady are as numerous as the stars in a desert sky on a moonless night and deeply idiosyncratic. The resolution: A change of scene, a change of routine, watch a funny movie, take a giant step outside your mind and unburden yourself in a steaming hot bath, or get your blood moving and take the dog for a walk. Mental funks are in fact no laughing matter for you or the loved ones around you. To wallow in chocolate, really my first and favorite remedy to a blue funk, may not always work, plus it adds extra pound which of course leads to more funky feelings. Sleep does wonders. Crying does wonders too. But really what works for me is doing something novel, like learning how to spin on ice skates; it takes my mind off me so I can focus on something else. My most recent object of focus that doesn't involve ice skates is wondering at Steve Jobs's parting words. "Wow!" What did he see? Life is short. How did he get to WOW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 I don't think it's menopausal (I'm only 32), but over the past year I have had significantly worse PMT lasting 2 weeks. Nasty! Perhaps my progesterone does need checking. We have had an extremely stressful year since May (I recently told my husband that it has been the hardest time of my life - which is saying something). I have been feeling anxious too. I am not naturally grumpy or anxious, this is definitely new. I feel like I have lost my va-va-voom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Your body uses progesterone to cope with stress. Women really need their progesterone to stay balanced and healthy. Try some cream, it may work really well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Try a chiro for the pms, and eat dates instead of chocolate whenever possible. Look up serotonin deficiency and try to include some more of the foods that contain the precursors. First thing in the morning, get up, have some juice then immediately set to work cooking a lower carb and higher protein breakfast. Even making porridge out of red lentils will work and probably won't cost more than whatever you eat now. The movement required to cook will get your metabolism ticking over. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Progesterone deficiency also causes magnesium deficiency that causes muscle tension. Taking magnesium relaxes the muscles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 :bigear: and :grouphug: This is where I am at too. I have been walking more and trying to eat better. I am also taking some supplements. I still get set off by the smallest things...and Iris, interesting that you mentioned mirth, I feel like I have lost my sense of humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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