Senin, 05 Mei 2008

Hola viejo amigo!


Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

afflicting 3%- 8% of women, it's a mood disorder that is associated by the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (like duh! i have had 13 periods in the past 4 months! give me a fucking break!)

PMDD is similar to PMS, Treatment is recommended because PMDD interferes with the sufferer's ability to function in their environment. The cardinal symptom--surfacing between ovulation and menstruation, and disappearing within a few days after the onset of the bleeding--is irritability,Anxiety, anger, and depression may also occur. The main symptoms, which can be disabling, include:

  • feelings of sadness or despair
  • feelings of tension or anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • mood swings, crying
  • lasting irritability or anger that affects other people
  • disinterest in daily activities and relationships
  • trouble thinking or focusing
  • tiredness or low energy
  • food cravings or binge eating
  • having trouble sleeping
  • feeling out of control
  • physical symptoms, such as bloating, heart palpitations, breast tenderness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain
Five or more of these symptoms may indicate PMDD. Symptoms occur during the week before the menstrual cycle and go away when the bleeding starts.

(figures...I'm not losing my mind!!!)