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If
you know something about PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder as is its full
title, then you have probably wondered - What is the difference between PMDD
and PMS/PMT and whether do you have PMDD, as they seem remarkably similar in many
ways!
This
is quite a reasonable and logical question, so in this article we will
breakdown PMS Vs PMDD so you can determine the truth of the matter if you are
researching this for yourself, or for a loved one.
The
simple but not exactly accurate answer to this is that PMDD is like PMS on
steroids. It is much bigger, more encompassing, and the symptoms are a lot
worse.
Since
both derive from the same hormonal reasons they can bee seen as linked
conditions. If you have PMDD you basically have PMS, just a lot worse to the
point of it really damaging your life!
The
long version is that PMDD is a specific disorder according to the medical
community that has some strict criteria for a woman to be diagnosed as such.
The
criteria are this:
You
must have at least five of the below symptoms during the last week of your
menstrual cycle in order to have PMDD.
These
symptoms must also be gone within a couple of days of the onset of bleeding.
Not
only this, they must also not be present in the first week after you being to
menstruate. If you have PMDD, you also have to have at least one of the five
symptoms be one of the first four listings below.
·
Much
depressed mood, feelings of absolute hopelessness, or self-destructive and
loathing thoughts
·
Greatly
increased anxiety, tension, and feeling on edge
·
Marked
affective liability (e.g., feeling suddenly sad or tearful or increased
sensitivity to rejection)
·
Persistent
and marked irritability and anger or greater chances of interpersonal conflicts
·
Decreased
interest in usual activities (e.g., work, school, friends, hobbies)
·
Finding
it very difficult to concentrate on even simple tasks
·
Lack
of energy, lethargy and so forth
·
Change
in appetite from overeating to total loss of appetite
·
Insomnia
or way too much sleep (hypersomnia) A subjective sense of being overwhelmed or
out of control
·
Physical
symptoms such as tenderness or swelling of the breasts, headaches, joint or
muscle pain, a sensation of bloating, or weight gain
In
addition to this, a woman must also have these symptoms to such a degree it is
actually interfering with their life, be it school, work, family time,
friendships, and so forth.
Lastly,
these symptoms must show for two menstrual cycles back to back at least for it
to be classified as PMDD.
Now
you know exactly how to diagnose Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, it is still
important to note that PMS Vs PMDD is not that big a dividing line.
If
you do not have PMDD by the criteria above but still have very bad PMS then the
same methods of treating PMDD can apply to your condition as well.
So
if you either have PMDD or very bad PMS, click HERE to
learn more about natural ways of completely eliminating PMDD forever!
Watch this Video HERE from Dr. Keith Grisham – What is the
difference between PMS and PMDD, and how do I know whether I have PMDD or just
very bad PMS?
By
Jane Pritchard, who is the developer of PMDD Treatment Miracle - a self-help
program for treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She is an ex-sufferer of
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) condition for many years.
She
spent a lot of time in finding natural methods for curing her PMDD problems. As
a result, she created this self-help guide to show other sufferers on how to
cure their PMDD problems in only 12 hours at the comfort and privacy of their
own home. For more details about this self-help guide, click HERE
