Hormonal kook having a good chuckle here . And it's no laughing matter when you're smack dab in the middle of a hormone crisis is it?

I'm no expert on dealing with this unfair affliction, but I'm pretty well accomplished in feeling sorry for myself. I've done hormone shifts on certain specific occasions(like pregnancy) and the usual monthly upheaval. I now get to enjoy the peri-menopausal ordeal, leading up to the big one. The fun never ends.

I'll be very interested in hearing what works for others, as I'm willing to try almost anything.

Here's what has helped me. I take a magnesium(sp?) supplement daily, which I swear helps. I also take a B vitamin supplement, but not as regular as I should. I take a good multi vitamin daily.

Watching your cycle and adjusting your diet will help. If you know your trouble times cut back on salt, sugar, refined carbs, coffee. Increase your water, furits and vegies and whole grains.

Exercise *does* make a difference, though I suspect you do alot of tearing around with all those kids. Time out for yourself might be helpful to recharge your energies.

You've got alot going on right now with your upcoming move...it may be hard to focus on this stuff until after you're settled again.

Anyway....I guess I should practise my own advice(especially with that coffee) instead of whining every month .