Why do I feel so depressed before my period?

I'm not really sure of the explanation but I think every girls go through a huge and fast roller coaster of emotions before and during the period.

The body probably releases hormones which make you feel sad. A lot of women experience bad mood and ( also random) sadness or depressing feelings before their period.

Sometimes the hormonal changes/activity that happen during that time can make our brains go haywire. But as long as you're aware of it, you can find ways to cope with it and handle it accordingly. Being able to identify what the problem is and when can really help with your progress.

Your hormones are finding it hard to balance at this time. You can try doing something that releases the natural hormone that makes you feel happy for example when you exercise more is released or even some chocolates have this hormone in it.

In the days leading up to your period you are secreting progesterone which helps your body make cortisol, a hormone that is higher in people who are experiencing stress. If you already have situations that are causing you to be stressed this can lead to an excess of cortisol in your system. This can cause irritability, depression, and the desire to be comforted.

It's quite normal to get depressed before your period, provided you are not going through any major life changes that may be causing depression such as a death in the family or other major stressful events. The mood swings you experience before your period are caused by sudden fluctuations in hormones. The 28 or so days before your period, your body is slowly increasing its production of estrogen to prepare your body for your regular period to occur. As you get closer to your period, approximately 10-14 days before your period starts, your egg drops and your body starts producing progesterone to prepare for pregnancy. During this time, the walls of the uterus began to thicken in preparation for pregnancy. After about 7-10 days of NO PREGNANCY, the body abruptly stops producing both estrogen and progesterone and your period starts. This sudden drop and abrupt discontinued production of both hormones can lead to mood swings in some people.

That's a natural symptom of PMS and it's not fun, but it just means that your body is working correctly!

It's common to feel depressed before a period because of the fluctuation of hormones and the shift of your bodies chemistry.

This is a symptom of PMS - which occurs due hormonal changes triggered by ovulation process. Ways to cope would be to ensure you get enough exercise, eat well and sleep enough. Indulging in some dark chocolate and luxurious baths can help your mood a bit as well.

It could be Premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Most women with PMS find their symptoms uncomfortable, a small percentage have symptoms that are severe enough to stop them living their normal lives. This is the result of a more intense type of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).