Posted by galkeepinon on October 25, 2003, at 0:42:59
In reply to depression/anxiety/PMDD, posted by sgirl on October 24, 2003, at 21:29:40
Hi, the primary symptoms that distinguish PMDD from other mood disorders like depression is the onset and duration of PMDD symptoms~with symptoms appearing during the week or so before, and disappearing within a few days after the onset of menses, AND the level by which these symptoms disrupt daily living tasks.
Also~the symptoms of PMDD may resemble other conditions or medical problems, such as a thyroid condition. Have you had your thyroid checked?
"Jan" started a great, long thread here back in March 1999:http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990301/msgs/3315.html
I suffer from it and yes, I have it concurrently with depression.
This site I found really helpful:
http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct02/pmdd.htmlI would consult a physician for diagnosis:-)
Good luck, hope this helped:-)
> Hello-Does anyone have any familiarity with the disorder PMDD-premenstrual disorder? If so do you have it concurrently with depression? How do you know the difference between the two? WHat are some of the symptoms? Thank you-sgirl
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