Article: For most people with PMS, the symptoms appear about 4-5 days before the start of the menstrual period. Emotional problems that can be symptoms of PMS include one or more of the following: Tension Anxiety Depressed mood Crying spells Mood swings Irritability or anger Appetite changes Food cravings Trouble falling asleep (insomnia) Social withdrawal Poor concentration These can vary greatly from person to person, and can even change from month to month. Physical symptoms of PMS include: Joint or muscle pain Headache Fatigue Weight gain related to fluid retention Abdominal bloating Breast pain or tenderness Acne flare-ups Constipation or diarrhea
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Gauge whether you have emotional PMS symptoms. Assess your physical symptoms of PMS.