I used to believe PMS was made-up; it was women out of touch with their bodies, women who had been made to feel ashamed of menses, etc. Then I had kids, and the hormonal changes made PMS very real for me. Until I was aware of what was happening, it felt like I was going crazy... anger for no reason, despair, etc. for several days. Until my period started, then magically everything was all better! I know that underlying emotions, beliefs, etc. play a part - but I no longer believe PMS is a myth.
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