PMS Symptoms: When They Start, Why You Feel “Not Yourself,” and What Actually Helps

Wondering how early PMS symptoms start (and why they can feel so intense)? Here’s what PMS can look like—mood swings, bloating, cramps, fatigue—plus the coping tips that helped me most: cycle tracking, lighter workload, less caffeine, magnesium, sleep, gentle movement, and when to ask a doctor about PMDD.