What are some symptoms of PMDD?

Can a person with pmdd love you and then hate you when they are pmdding?

Yes they can ! If you search Wikipedia for pmdd - there's a whole list of symptoms that can occur when a woman is a sufferer.

Can PMDD last through your period?

Yes, PMDD can last through your period. The symptoms usually disappear when you get your period, or within the first few days.

I've got PMDD and it gets really bad. My Mom gets stressed - what can I do?

You have to talk to your doctor, and he can prescribe you medicine so that you don't feel the symptoms of your PMDD anymore. Ask him/her about a relatively new birth control called Yaz, that's effective at treating PMDD symptoms, or he/she may recommend taking anti-depressants during the days you get the symptoms.

How may premenstrual dysphoric disorder be prevented?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)-- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS); symptoms including back and abdominal pain, nervousness and irritability, headache, and breast tenderness that occur the week before menstruation.

How many women meet the criteria of PMDD?

One group of researchers estimates that 3-8% of women of childbearing age meet the strict DSM-IV criteria for PMDD, with another 13-18% having symptoms severe enough to interfere with their normal activities.

What does pmdd stand for in arrests issues?

PMDD is an acronym that stands for: Possess, Manufacture, Dispense or Distribute.

Is a disorder that causes symptoms of psychological depression during the last week of menstrual cycle?

Some women describe the time before their periods as a roller coaster of emotions. Others feel like they become somebody else. And for millions, these symptoms actually significantly interfere with their daily activities. Sound like PMS? Well, what you think is PMS may be a condition healthcare professionals call PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a more severe group of symptoms that occur one to two weeks before a woman's period. Every day, women are fighting the symptoms of PMDD that significantly interfere with their daily activities and personal lives. Women who have PMDD experience a combination of emotional and physical symptoms that are severe enough to significantly interfere with how they function at school, work or in their personal relationships. These symptoms occur during the 14 days before a woman's period. Think you may have PMDD? To help determine if you do, your healthcare professional will want to know: * What emotional and physical do you experience each month? * When during the month do your occur? Is it during the 1st or 2nd weeks before your period? * Do these significantly interfere with your daily activities or relationships? PMDD is measured by how severe your emotional and physical symptoms are and how significantly they interfere with your relationships and daily activities. A good place to start is to record this information. This online tool will help you keep track of your emotional and physical premenstrual symptoms to provide you with a better understanding of the ups and downs of your healthcare professional can further examine your symptoms and find the appropriate treatment option for you.

If you were arrested what does the abbreviations stand for such as-pmdd?

PMDD is Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - I don't thinkyou can be arrested for having that...

What is the prognosis for premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

The prognosis varies for each woman and depends on healthy lifestyle changes, planning for PMDD symptoms, joining a support group, and communicating with her spouse and family.

Does Prozac work for PMDD?

My daughter took Prozac for PMDD. For nine months, it has been very successful. Now, she has started having crying jags, and we discontinued the Prozac. She is nineteen, and I think the Prozac may be exacerbating other symptoms, or perhaps it is causing depression. We are not sure, so we are exploring other options.

What is period sickness?

Period sickness, often referred to as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), encompasses a range of physical and emotional symptoms that some individuals experience in the days leading up to their menstrual period. Symptoms can include mood swings, bloating, fatigue, and cramps. In more severe cases, it may develop into premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which significantly impacts daily functioning. These symptoms typically resolve shortly after menstruation begins.

Why is the DSM-IV definition of PMDD controversial?

The DSM-IV definition of PMDD as a mental disorder is controversial because of fear that it could be used to justify prejudice or job discrimination against women.