Premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD is a condition associated with severe emotional and physical problems that are linked closely to the menstrual cycle. Symptoms occur regularly in the second half of the cycle and end when menstruation begins or shortly thereafter. PMDD is not just a new name for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a condition that affects as many as 75% of menstruating women. It is, however, considered to be a very severe form of PMS that affects about 5% of menstruating women. Both PMDD and PMS share symptoms in common that include depression, anxiety, tension, irritability and moodiness. What sets PMDD apart is its severity. Women with PMDD find that it has a very disruptive effect on their lives. Please read on to get more information about PMDD -- what it is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.
I am one of the 5%..if you are too, please let me know, so that we can pray for each other. I choose not to take meds for this. I have in the past, but do not like the side effects. Please join me in prayer for the women who suffer from this.
If you don't have it, it may be hard for you to understand,but trust me, it is REAL. The main difference in PMDD and PMS, is that is completely disrupts your life for about 10 days after ovulation. When the menstrual cycle begins, the symptoms start to go away.
For more info click here
Thanks for reading, and for your prayers
1 comment:
I was just diagnosed today with PMDD and I am trying medication, just to get things settled down a little. I will pray for you - I love the Lord but struggle so much on those really dark days. I homeschool, too, with 3 princesses here at home, so I will be there in the trenches this fall, with you. Praying for you -
Kim
Post a Comment