By: Skye McIntyre
Click here to watch Skye’s YouTube video on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
Session notes on PMDD. How True Self can help navigate a conversation with your body about Premenstrual symptoms and what your body needs to feel better. This video will briefly cover the diagnostic criteria of PMDD, introduce the differences between emotions and feelings, and offer suggestions for navigating a conversation between your True Self and your Body. This video is meant for women who suffer emotional lability during their menstrual cycles and to help educate their partners and families on navigating the unhelpful symptoms of the disorder. #premenstrual #periods #pmdd #ifs #trueself
The following are common symptoms of PMDD:
- Depressed mood, sadness, hopelessness, or feelings of worthlessness
- Increased anxiety, tension, or the feeling of being on edge all the time
- Mood swings
- Self-critical thoughts, increased sensitivity to rejection
- Frequent or sudden tearfulness
- Increased irritability, anger, or both
- Conflict with family, coworkers, or friends
- Decreased interest in normal activities
- Concentration problems
- Fatigue, lethargy, or lack of energy
- Changes in appetite, such as binge eating, overeating, or craving certain foods
- Changes in sleep pattern, such as excessive sleeping or difficulty sleeping
- Feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control
- Physical symptoms, such as breast swelling or tenderness, headaches, joint or muscle aches, weight gain, and bloating
If you think you or someone you care about suffers from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, please click here to request an appointment with one of our clinicians.