@olivia22819 @lisalucier Prior to menopause, the only real PMS symptom I generally had was migraines. I did occasionally feel very slightly down, but nothing major except one time that really sticks in my mind. I was in work and everyone was heading out to lunch but I felt terrible, I felt like crying for no apparent reason. I wasn't sure what was going on. They all left and I went to the Ladies Room and sure enough, my period had started! I was so glad that was not a monthly occurrence because it really was difficult to feel that way. I am sorry that this is a regular occurrence for you.
It sounds as if you either have not discussed remedies with your doctor of your doctor has not had any that have helped. I think just knowing that it is a passing thing that will be better when you start menstruating is helpful. I am not a medical professional, but I believe there is a distinction between general depression that is a daily or almost daily occurrence and the depression you feel before menstruating. Your depression is not really neurological, it's from your hormones. When you can identify what is causing depression, and it's either hormonal like yours, or due to a specific situation, then I think that's different from depression that seems to have no apparent cause. I had some depression for a short time after a very upsetting diagnosis. My husband was concerned but my doctor told him it was justifiable, situational depression so unless it continued to not be overly concerned. Sure enough, it did pass and I was able to resume my normal life.
I think you really have to keep reminding yourself that it will pass, that's it's your hormones. For me, that would be a help.
JK