Mood swings...It's like PMS all the time at 3 months out

[chrissy72w 15]

Had my surgery in August and lately I feel like I'm PMSing all the time. I snap at the smallest things and just get angry really fast. I've begun yelling at my kids, which I never did before surgery. They don't deserve it. I've been with my husband for 10 years and he's always been one of those guys you have to remind 3 or 4 times to get him to do a chore. All of a sudden, I get really angry with him when I have to ask him to do something more than once. Like screaming at him and being just plain mean. I know it's not right but it's like I can't control it. I'm trying to just walk out of the room when I feel my anger starting so I don't say anything I would regret. I know it's hormonal, but can I do something about it? Is there a medication that could calm me? I take my Vitamins and get my Water and Protein. Just looking for advice.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

You may want to consider therapy before you alienate your family.

[pinkbunies 359]

I've had the exact opposite. I used to yell if I was awakened. Last night we got a phone call at 1 and my spouse thought I'd blow a lid... nope, I was content.

I've found that since my surgery I'm not angry all the time. I don't have my bi-polar mood swings. I'm more relaxed and things don't bother me as much.

We've been seeing a counselor and maybe that has helped.

Therapy is nothing to be ashamed of. Talk to someone and you'll be amazed at how much good it will do.

[pinkbunies 359]

Also in regards to your question about medication, I'd ask your doctor about Xanax. Maybe 2 MG 3 x a day. it works quickly and will calm you down. I used to take this stuff religiously now I don't need it. Some doctors won't prescribe it, but it sounds like it would definitely help you.