How do i know if i have PMDD?!
Question: How do i know if i have PMDD?
Answers:
Hi,
The most common physical and emotional symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome include:
?Weight gain from fluid retention
?Abdominal bloating
?Breast tenderness
?Tension or anxiety
?Depressed mood
?Crying spells
?Mood swings and irritability or anger
?Appetite changes and food cravings
?Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
?Joint or muscle pain
?Headache
?Fatigue
For an estimated 30 to 40 percent women, the physical pain and emotional stress are severe enough to affect their daily routines and activities. Most of these symptoms disappear as the menstrual period begins.
In some women the symptoms are so severe that they are considered disabling. This form of PMS has its own psychiatric designation — premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome with symptoms including severe depression, feelings of hopelessness, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, irritability and tension. About 50 to 60 percent of women with severe PMS may have an underlying psychiatric disorder.