PMT and emotional eating

[Jaquta]

Can PMT trigger emotional eating or is the emotional eating still influenced by some underlying psychological issue?

I've wondered about the link between pmt and my mental health but have never followed this up.
When I saw the doctor today I said I felt I was feeling better.  He asked if it was because I had finished radiation treatment.  I said I didn't think so.  I started my menstrual cycle this morning and was wondering if this was relevant.  I've been feeling extremely moody, grumpy, irritable, agitated, impulsive, suicidal, etc for several weeks.  Today I just feel weary and withdrawn.
I had my period at the time of my first significant suicide attempt.  I'm just wondering about cause and effect.  It's possible I'm just more vulnerable during these times.

The GP I saw today said I may have developed a tolerance to the lorazepam so instead prescribed temazepam for sleep (to be reviewed in one week).
He also wrote a follow-up letter to my GP's one asking the psych services for more support.  This doctor comes across as being more assertive so he may have more luck.  This doctor also has very strict limits and appears (is) less empathetic than my GP.
The district inspector never phoned so I'll need to follow that up next week.

Jackie

[Jaquta]

The patterns don't always appear consistent.

It almost sounds like I need strategies vs to resolve issues??  (As issues aren't the primary driving force).
Better planning and structure should help.  

I bemoan the length of time it takes to return to baseline.

PMT doesn't cover 24/7 bad moods though.  (They perhaps aren't that bad, but bad enough).

I currently feel hopeless and despondent.  I don't know if I want this struggle anymore.
I have a psych consult on the 6th May.  I don't know if I care anymore.

You have spoken about mental toughness a little.  Is mental toughness enough to keep a small healthy part alive and well?

Reality!  How does that affect all this?

I'm sorry I haven't been following but I hope you're happy with the progress of your reality program.

J

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

There is no question about it, the female hormone cycle definetly effects moods and creates times of strong emotions and vulnerability, both of which may indeed play a part in your mental life...make note of your observation to help you get through future periods of tension and gloom.