I will be 52 next week and have only had 2 periods in the past 7 months. I am somewhat more emotional than usual, but not nearly as bad as some I've known or heard about. I do get an occassional "power surge", but they seldom last long.
I too just want this to be over with NOW. LOL
I often think of Archie Bunker telling Edith she had just 5 minutes to get this chage business done with and get back to normal.
If ONLY it were that easy!
I don't have any advice, but wanted to jump in with the others in letting you know you are NOT alone!