[Malon]

YES. It's completely normal--there's nothing wrong with you.

Right before/during my period, I get depressed and easily irritated. I feel ugly and fat. It probably doesn't help that sometimes I'll break out and actually gain a couple pounds until it goes away.

The thing I find that best helps is to remember this: it will pass. As long as you recognize that you're not going to feel like this forever, you'll speed along the process of feeling like yourself again.

Another thing that helps me--yoga. Lots of yoga positions can be beneficial to relieving cramps. Plus it's very relaxing.

Good luck!