I was just diagnosed last week with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I knew that something was wrong over the past several months around my menstrual cycle, but I would push it to the back of my mind by thinking I was just being overdramatic.
I have been experiencing extreme symptoms to where I can’t function 1 – 2 weeks before my cycle starts. My hormones have been going crazy and I needed to talk to the doctor. Due to the severity of my symptoms, she has prescribed Sanafem, which is a form of Prozac, for me to take two weeks before my cycle starts.
How do you know if you have PMDD? Click here to take the test. I have also included the symptoms below:
Check the symptoms you have during the week before your period:
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Depressed mood |
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Anxiety, tension, edginess |
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Sudden mood shifts |
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Irritability, anger |
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Loss of interest |
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Difficulty concentrating |
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Fatigue, loss of energy |
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Appetite change, food cravings |
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Sleep problems (too little, too much) |
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Feeling out of control, overwhelmed |
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Physical symptoms (bloating, breast tenderness, pain, weight gain) |
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