Why do I feel so depressed before my period?

Hormones are really really mean. I suggest you go to your doctor and talk about this, many girls get on birth control pills in order to lessen the depression they feel from their period. Please give that try. You deserve to not be depressed, don't be afraid just go and see what happens. It might just change your world for the better.

Hormones. Five days before your period you start to feel them go wild. During your period and five days after your period your hormones are very everywhere. Midol should help you.

This is more common in women who drink a lot of caffeine, so cut down on energy drinks, cola and coffee. Also reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates. Instead, eat plenty of vegetables, fish, nuts and seeds. You will see the change.

There is this thing called Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) ( a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The symptoms of PMDD are similar to those of PMS but are severe enough to interfere with work, social activities, and relationships.) that could possibly be the culprit. However, I'm not a doctor so I can't say it is that, but you can do more research about it and even talk to your GP if you're comfortable to.

Periods cause a big change in your hormones levels which can affect your emotions, and some people experience this more than others. These hormones work for up to a week before your period starts, and so your changed hormone levels can affect your emotions for in this time too. These hormone levels and changed emotions cause different kinds of moods, and one of these can be the feeling of sadness, or depression. Its all down to your hormones, and how your period affects them.

Don't worry about it. its a biological thing You are still good you just don't have to worry about it, Some girls feel depression before the ovulation. But its a normal thing

It happens to me too to experience a sudden wave of deep sadness before getting my periods... it doesn't make it fade away but it helps knowing that it is just a temporary situation passing thorugh due to hormone changes in my body... I am very sensitive to it and experience it strongly, but I now know... this too will pass... I just have to be patient and take care of myself at best

Your hormones change before, during, and after your period. The feelings of depression could be caused by a lack of dopamine, caused by the change in your hormones before your period starts. Thats the short verison, anyway.

Hormones! The rush of hormones messes with your moods and usually not in a good way because your insides are getting ready to rip apart and bleed. You're missing a lot of minerals because of the bleeding- which makes you feel sluggish, or uncomfortable, or powerless- and when your body is unhappy you are unhappy.

This is likely caused by a change in your hormones during your menstrual cycle. This is probably an issue you should consult your doctor on as it might be possible to lessen those types of symptoms.