I find myself getting really down and demotivated the week before my period starts. I get irritable and tiny things start to bother me. I also break out in tears at least once on those days. I try to be mindful of my mood but sometimes I just let things get the better of me. I was anemic till sometime back (started when I had viral fever, recovered with iron tablets, then met with a small accident, became anemic again due to the blood loss from the accident). Till the first time I was anemic I was pretty normal even during periods. I was just more easily upset and emotional during the couple of days leading unto my period. But now I feel this is interfering with the kind of life I want to lead. Has anyone faced something like this? Could it be due to some nutrient deficiency? Or has some meditation or other technique helped you keep this negativity in check? I have been reading up on mindful meditation, seems like it could help. Please share what helped you in such times.