Dysphoric Mood Definition
The Truth About Pms
Are you one of the 40-80% of women for whom this scenario, or at least a portion of it, is everyday life for one to two weeks out of every month of their lives from puberty to menopause? What disorder could possibly result in these varied, and often dehabilitating, symptoms for so many women?
Premenstrual Syndrome! That's right! It's that old friend, PMS, the subject of so many jokes and putdowns. You know - that "catch-all" phrase that, according to "so-called comedians," covers all the "imaginary" problems that women "invent" as excuses to spend the day on the couch "watching TV and eating bonbons."
Let me assure you that, while it is true that doctors and researchers have not found a specific lab test that can identify PMS, this disorder is definitely neither "imaginary" nor is it "invented." Serious medical research has been going on for years to identify the definitions, diagnosis, causes, and cures for this disorder. Here are two of the resulting definitions:
1. Dr. Ellen Freeman of University of Pennsylvania Health System describes PMS as a "cluster of emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms that have a cyclic pattern related to the menstrual cycle, becoming severe in the week or two preceding menses and abating with menstruation."
2. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines PMS as "the cyclic occurrence of symptoms that are sufficiently sever to interfere with some aspects of life, and that appear with consistent and predictable relationship to the menses."
How do you know if you or a loved one has PMS, if there is no real test for it? Across the board, researchers and doctors agree that the identifying factor overall in this disorder is the fact that the symptoms stop once the menses begin or once a woman becomes pregnant.
You should know that doctors have identified two serious forms of PMS that have effects far beyond those of normal PMS symptoms:
1. "Postpartum Depression" is a severe depression that some women experience after giving birth. Women with this disorder suffer a severe let-down from the high pregnancy-levels of hormones, and, because of the disruption to their nervous systems, they may actually harm themselves or their babies.
Mood Dysphoric
Tryptophan and Mood Enhancement
Serotonin has not only been shown to regulate sleep, but it also is responsible for controlling mood, including feelings of optimism, relaxation, general sense of well-being, and the ability to focus and concentrate. When serotonin levels drop, it can lead to a lowered mood, which is what people experience with seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual syndrome, and general stress. People who experience these conditions also have been shown to experience decreased levels of tryptophan, which is responsible for the decrease in production of serotonin. Tryptophan depletion has been associated with a lowering in mood of normal healthy men. In one study, women who had recovered from major depression and ended drug treatment experienced temporary but clinically significant depressive symptoms after tryptophan depletion. In many studies that were performed in the 1970s, indications of trytophan’s ability to relieve lowered mood were found.
When shorter days begin in the fall and winter, negative effects on a significant percent of the U.S. population result. Some experience sadness, sleepiness, increased appetite, weight gain, and a loss of libido, which is what is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A key contributor to this is the increased synthesis of melatonin that occurs during the winter months. Daylight normally inhibits the conversion of serotonin into melatonin. Since the period of nighttime is longer in the winter versus the summer, there is a longer period of melatonin secretion. Increased synthesis of melatonin depletes serotonin levels, which, in turn, increase the symptoms of SAD. Those patients who experience SAD tend to crave starchy foods and sweets more, which happens when brain serotonin levels are low.
Tryptophan treatment may offer a substantial amount of help for people who are suffering from seasonal affective disorder. SAD patients who were treated with either light therapy or with tryptophan proved that patients with light therapy relapsed more quickly after the discontinued use, as apposed to those who were treated with tryptophan. Studies have also shown that SAD patients often feel better after being treated with tryptophan.
Serotonin also plays an important role in behavioral inhibition. Many studies have found that there is a decrease in aggressive behavior when serotonin is increased, while decreasing serotonin leads to impulsive aggressive behavior. Another study proves that healthy men who are depleted of tryptophan show more aggressiveness. When tryptophan supplementation was studied, participants who received the tryptophan significantly decreased their quarrelsome behavior and increased in sociable and agreeable behavior. Additionally, those patients’ perceptions of other participants’ agreeableness also increased.
Symptoms that are related to premenstrual syndrome include depression, cravings for foods that a rich in carbohydrates, insomnia, irritability, and hostility. More so, women with premenstrual syndrome dysphoria, which is a more severe premenstrual syndrome, have shown decreased levels of brain serotonin. This suggests that tryptophan may be involved, as premenstrual women who had tryptophan depletion have shown increased aggressive behavior. When tryptophan supplementation was studied on women who experienced premenstrual dysphoric disorder, mood swings, tension, and irritability, results showed that there were significantly greater improvements with l-tryptophan supplementation than with a placebo.
Frequently Asked Questions
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what is dysphoric mood?-
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SO easy to look this up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoric
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QUESTION:
common psychological terms used to describe mood and affect other than the one on my list?
Fluctuating/objective/external Affect
sadness
fear
joy
euthymic
Irritable
constricted
blunted
flat
Inappropriate
Labile.Sustained/subjective/internal mood
Depression
melancholic
elation
anger
anxiety
dysphoric
elevated
euthymic
expansive
irritable
are there any good text book or websites with a chart and example of what each looks like. For example…Her affect was inappropriate and flat. AEB not showing any emotion when informed of her terminal illness.-
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bland, surriel, unresponsive, dead, distain,
vulgar
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QUESTION:
I cant figure out how I went from "normal" mania to dysphoric mania/mixed state, help please?
From February to May I was going through a normal and euphoric mania. I had all these neat ideas to make money, I was doing good in school, made loads of friends, hooked up with a lot of girls I liked. The negatives were still there, a bunch of sex, racing thoughts and impulse spending. I had a slight bit of psychosis thrown in there. also I slept on average 4 hours a day.Somewhere around early June i got in a car accident( the accident wasn't traumatic or nothing, i was standing and a truck pushed my car to the curb) and I had to break it off with a nice girl I was talking to because it was kinda hard seeing her 50 miles away without a car. During that week I suffered a lot of guilt and depressive thoughts, a lot of extra sleeping, I lost a lot of pounds, wasn't interested in anything, very sad and VERY suicidal. This lasted for a about 1-2 weeks.
Somewhere around July i started feeling manic again but with the depressive symptoms. This is what I found out to be a mixed state episode. Late July/early August my mood became dysphoric, and now this week everyday its switching between a mixed state and dysphoric.
I don't get how I fell into this. I have high energy, great urge to have sex, WANT to spend money but got none, very irritable, VERY ANGRY(only when im dysphoric) along with INTENSE RAGE, i feel like crap inside but im still jumping around, intense guilt, i hate myself one second, the next i hate the world.
One second im laughing, then crying all of a sudden, and then laughing again, and then crying again, etc
Yes im very unstable, what happened to that euphoric and creative mania that helps me instead of hurting me...?
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It sounds like stress probably triggered the change...maybe some negative thinking from the accident and the break up...like your mind got caught up in thinking negative thoughts. That's what I think, but I also know that the moods in bipolar disorder are unpredictable. Just watch out for triggers...like messing up your schedule, not getting enough sleep, skipping meds, stress, etc. I hope you feel better soon.
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what mood are you in today, euphoric, or dysphoric?aka up or down? and why?-
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I am so up right now. I'm almost done with about 8 loads of laundry I have been working all damn day. That includes being folded AND put away. WooHoo!
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QUESTION:
do i have premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
i've been going through a lot of crap this past couple of months and every time before my period i've felt lonely, super tired, having really bad mood swings and pretty much all the symptoms of PMDD except panic attacks.do i have this? of is it just hormones messing with me?
im 15, btw.
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Here i s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look. http://webmd12.notlong.com/AAwQJVC
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Pmdd
Generic Fluoxetine - Safe?
Generic versions of the Fluoxetine drug like the original is commercialized in capsule, tablet, and liquid form. However, one would have to wait for the generic versions of Prozac Weekly as their patent has not expired.These generic versions of fluoxetine are available in different strength and is currently being manufactured by more than ten companies. Fluoxetine hydrochloride has been used to treat a number of medical conditions of which some are listed below :
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Bulimia
Panic disorder.
The Fluoxetine was introduced to the world by the Eli Lilly and Company.Though the Eli Lilly and Company are the rightful owners of the drug many generic versions have crept up as the patent which binds the drug has expired.Prozac Weekly (a long-acting version) is still protected by a patent that will expire in 2017.This is the earliest date that generic Prozac Weekly could be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Has anyone ever experienced premenstrual dysphoric disorder PMDD, and how was it treated?
I already know I suffer from PMS, but sometimes my symptoms seem to go off the deep end. I fight more with my husband. I get depressed. I know these symptoms go along with my cycle. I've watched it.
Is this something I can talk to my OBGYN about, or do I need to go to a psychiatrist?-
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There are 3 broad approaches to treating PMDD. While most experts recommend a combination of all 3, there have been no scientific studies to determine if combination treatment is really the best approach. It is likely that the best approach or combination of approaches will vary from woman to woman based on things like symptom severity and which symptoms are most troublesome.Here are the 3 approaches with some examples of each:
Medications - including antidepressants, antianxiety drugs, analgesics, hormones and diuretics.
Psychobehavioral - including exercise and psychotherapies (cognitive-behavioral, coping skills training, relaxation).
Nutritional - including diet modification, vitamins, minerals and herbal preparations.
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I really believe i have PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder)What do i do?
2 weeks before my period I get almost every symptom on this website for PMDD. https://health.google.com/health/ref/Premenstrual+dysphoric+disorder :
The main symptoms I suffer from are
Fatigue, depression, anxiety, feeling "out of control", binge eating, periods of teariness, irritability, trouble concentrating, bloating and MAJOR swelling and pain in my breasts. My bras need to be adjusted depending on the time of the month. And I'm usually very good at eating only when I'm hungry but before my period I want to eat all the time and if i try not to, i get a bad headache and I'm very sad.My "PMS" does affect my life especially with my family. I am naturally an emotional person but it gets so much worse before and during my period. I wanted to get the pill or something but my mom (of course) accused me of wanting to have sex. (which I'm NOT interested in ...) BTW I'm 17 turning 18 in 11 days
Based on the above information, would anyone infer that I have PMDD instead of PMS? And in either case, how do I deal with it? I know there are risks to birth control but to my understanding there aren't many other options to menstrual control. And if birth control is a good idea, can I get it when I'm 18 without my parents help, knowledge, or,insurance?-
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I may have finally figured out what I have... Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
I have had the following symptoms of PMDD that tells me I have it:agitation
insomnia
lethargy
depression
severe fatigue
crying spells
moodinessI've been taking One-A-Day for Women and a few of the symptoms have lightened up. Is there anything else I can do to completely get rid of PMDD?
I've also had appetite changes, as in I don't want to eat. I had to force myself to eat on Thanksgiving which is when all of this started happening.-
ANSWER:
It could be very possible. If you really think something is wrong, though, you should go to the doctor to be diagnosed. All of those symptoms also come along with depression & anxiety. There's too many things it could be to just chose.I hope everything gets better
My anxiety does the same thing to me but also makes me physically ill so I know how you feel. Good luck!
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PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ) how do i know if iv got it?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder how do i know if iv got it,like what symtoms are there for it.and1)how common is it for women to get it.
2)do women on the pill get it.
im 18 by the way
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hello cutiealex have you got sky digital if so press the interactive button then when it loads press 0 and go onto nhs direct and you can look up the a-z illnesses ...good luck
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QUESTION:
Could I have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
I'm having severe bloating, crankiness, crying, eating binges, and extreme soreness and tiredness. It's about a week before my scheduled period.-
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PMDD is a severe type of PMS - you better discover all symptoms - see below
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Gender Dysphoric
Transgender theory Glossary Terminology and Definitions
Transgender theory Glossary Terminology and Definitions
Transgender Theory
Most persons know some of the terminology in this list. But likewise, most persons do not know all of the listed terminology used by various members of the Transgender Community. As such, I thought that if we had a reference list of the terminology, that persons could refer to this to learn those parts of terminology which may be unknown to them.
APA : Two seperate Doctor based Associations which have the same 3 letter abreviation. American Psychiatric Association and American Psychological Association. Psychiatrists use the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual" a manual of disorders of the mind. This manual lists both "Gender Identity Disorder" (Transsexuality) and "Transvestic Fetishism" (Cross Dressing) as mental illnesses.
Transgender Theory
ANDROGYNE : (Androgynous) and (Androgyny) Person who has gender traits of both masculine and feminine. Lacking of a clear or specified singular gender trait. Person identifies as both genders or neither of the two culturally defined genders; and/or who expresses and/or presents merged culturally / stereotypically feminine and masculine characteristics, or mainly neutral characteristics. may or may not express dual gender identity.
ASSIGNED GENDER ROLE: At birth, an assigned gender is determined by appearance of sexual anatomy. This determines the role
a child is raised in either Male or Female. Documented by a doctor who assists in the birth.
AUTOGYNEPHILIA: a paraphilia proposed in 1989 by Ray Blanchard, who defined it as "a man's paraphilic tendency to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of himself as a woman." Part of a controversial behavioral model for transsexual sexuality informally labeled the Blanchard, Bailey, and Lawrence theory. The model is an attempt to explain transwomen (male-to-female transsexual and transgender persons) who are not exclusively attracted to males, including lesbian (or "gynephilic"), bisexual and asexual transwomen. The model claims that transwomen (called "gender dysphoric males" by Blanchard) who are not sexually oriented toward men are instead sexually oriented toward the thought or image of themselves as women. Most of the attention paid to Blanchard's work on gender dysphoria focuses on what he calls "nonhomosexual transsexuals" or "autogynephilic transsexuals." He calls those transwomen who are exclusively attracted to males "androphilic" or "homosexual transsexuals." While some Transgender people self-identify with this term most Transsexuals vehemently oppose it because it does not apply to them. Transsexuality is inborn with symptoms being manifested by the age of 4 or 5 years of age while autogynephillia does not and those who identify with it report it ocurred in their teen years and beyond. Sexual orientation has nothing at all to do with Transsexuality.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
is it normal of bis or lesbians to be a tiny bit gender dysphoric?
occasionally when I see a pretty girl butt I want to hump it like a horny dog I suppose the same way that men do. There are certain days every now and then when I don't feel quite as feminine. I love being a woman though and I'm comfortable in my skin. Is that normal? Are most people that way?-
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I think everyone is that way...but then I think many people would disagree! LOL!! I know my moods a preferences vary from day to day...and so does my partners!
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Are many feminine gay men gender dysphoric or just feminine in your opinion?
In other words, do you think a lot of feminine gay guys would like to be women, or are just feminine? In m journey, i'm a feminine gay guy but imight be trans so it's hard to tell. i think i'm the odd ball out lol.what do you think??
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You're confusing gender identity and sexual orientation, two totally separate things.If you beleive yourself to be female I suggest you see a GENDER therapist:
http://www.DrBecky.com/therapists.html
Also, there is a difference between being feminine and being female.
I hope you realize that if you transition, and you still like men, you won't be gay anymore.... you'll be a straight woman. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Speak to a therapist, they can help you sort out your issues.
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Can someone be Transgender (or Gender Dysphoric) and NOT transition?
Can you absolutely hate being a man and feel like crap about it but not transition into a woman? Is it possible to remain a man and fight it like it was a disease?-
ANSWER:
Dear iamtyler
The SHORT answer to your question is Yes.
Many of the Trans persons I’ve met, (and there have been WELL over 100.) over the last 13 years have either lacked the financial resources
"A new survey shows that 75 percent of transgender people in the Bay Area don't have full-time employment. Equally shocking: 58 percent make less than ,333 a year.
http://www.sfbg.com/40/24/x_editors_notes.html"
Or have simply come to realize that they self identified as neither male nor female. For lack of better terms most of these persons refer to themselves as “Gender-vagrant” “Gender-queer” or “Gender Fu**ing”.
Many others simply remain in denial. The “best guess” that the number crunchers have been able to come up with is that 52%... HALF of all gender dysphorics succumb to either depression or violence by age 40.
BUT the truth is that No you are NOT alone.
Love Long and Perspire
Penny
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If a cisgendered person went on hormones like transsexual people, would they start feeling gender dysphoric?ooooooooooooooooh I wanna read that book
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Spicy are you up to no good again?If you took female hormones you would likely experience the following.
1 erectile dysfunction
2 loss of sex drive
3 breast growth
4 body and facial hair softening
5 penile shrinkage
6 skin becoming softer
7 possible thicker head hair growth
8 body fat redistribution in a female pattern
9 mood changes
and lots of other scary and wonderful thingsYour body would change and due to these undesirable physical changes you may experience a very mild form of gender dysphoria. However it would be no where near the extent of dysphoria transsexuals experience because you still have the correct sexed body.
Sorry spicy you can't experience transsexualism unless you are born this crappy way.
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Do gender dysphoric people have more trouble making friends?
(Long boring backstory here... for the actual question, skip to the part after **The Questions**)My wife said something to me the other day and it made me think about this and I'd like to know if it's just me, or if it's others similar to me as well. I am a biologically male heterosexual with gender dysphoria adopting a conformist disposition and highly functional autism. (Just to be clear because there's some degree of ambiguity with gender related terms on this topic, I was born male, I did not and will not pursue reassignment, and I am sexually attracted to women. For dress and mannerisms, I try to be as mannish as possible, but have been called a "pretty boy" with how I dress and I regularly fail to keep with typically male mannerisms... so I conform, but my gender dysphoria is obvious). I have always had trouble forming close relationships and usually opt to keep people far enough I won't be hurt if they dropped off the face of the planet. In part, this is because I find it difficult finding people I can relate to, trust, and who feel comfortable taking to me. I can lump my interpersonal relations and how they turn out by six categories relating to gender and sexual orientation; (I apologize ahead of time for the use of stereotypes and some of the terminology used in the last 3 categories)
Heterosexual males: Very shallow friendships as there's very little common ground to talk about.
Heterosexual females: Shallow friendships with plenty of common ground to talk about, however they tend to find my feminine qualities disturbing and pull away from anything more than a shallow friendship.
Homosexual males: Good friendships with plenty of common ground to talk about, however I now avoid these friendships has several times in the past a friend has mistaken my gender dysphoria for homosexuality.
'Butch' homosexual females: No matter how friendly I try to be, they tend to just not like me. I've only had one even be willing to regularly talk to me and she kept herself REALLY guarded. And no, I don't call them butch, I'm just using that term here for simplicity.
Fem homosexual females: Good friendships, both of us tend to hold back. I'm not sure why them, but I hold back because I find myself drawn to homosexual females (I'll explain later).
Tomboys: Hetero or homo, my closest friendships have been with either full-time or part-time tomboys. I've only known a couple of hetero tomboys when I was younger and they were my best friends at the time, but as a teen and adult, all the tomboys I've known were homosexual. Post puberty, I hesitated to be friends with tomboys however as I find being friends with tomboys a difficult balance between being a close friend and having feelings for these women.
Now regardless of category, everyone I've ever spoken to about my gender dysphoria has pulled away from me and treated me like a freak (zero automatic acceptance). Even the woman who became my wife (who has always been a lesbian that I'd classify as a part-time tomboy) acted disgusted by it at first (it took her some time to understand a guy could be gender dysphoric and straight... she was ok with it when she thought I was gay). My general experience is that everyone but other gender dysphoric males look down on us and avoid being our friends... and even then there's a rift between those who pursue reassignment and those who want nothing to do with that surgery (I actually usually refer to it as mutilation and little more than a band aid).
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**The Questions**
______________Do people with gender dysphoria have trouble forming friendships with other people? Are dysphoric males really less accepted than dysphoric females and are hetero dysphoric males even less accepted or is it just magnified from my viewpoint? Is my hesitance to get close to people typical of gender dysphoric males or is it because of my autism (I know I'm MUCH more hesitant than normal people)? And if you read the personal preface to the question, are my experiences typical of hetero gender dysphoric males?
@pbandj - It's also known as Gender Identity Disorder. Someone who associates or identifies better with the opposite sex than their own biological sex.
@Nameme - I just want to be clear, I use the categories only to illustrate typical patterns. There are quite a few people I've known who do not follow each specific category, however for the most part, there is consistent conformity. I wouldn't really consider myself preoccupied with gender expression as it's usually only a formal thought in my mind when realizing I have little common ground to talk to someone with or most notably when someone snickers and says "you're so girly" or "that's kind of gay there (my name)." (I apologize if I read too much emphasis on that word) In any case, thank you for the insight.To be clear what brought up the question, my wife today said, "You don't even want friends. You're fine without them." (the conversation was about how none of her work friends let her be close to them and she didn't think I understood where she was emotionally coming from. Her comment is both right and wrong at the same time, but more wrong than right)
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nope, it's just your autism.perhaps your estimations of straight girls "pulling back" is mistaken.
the fact that you see things in all these categories says nothing about the people who belong to these groups, and only says something about how you respond to these archetypes (given your preoccupation with gender expression).
gender dysphoria is common in autistics, especially aspergers. autism is not common in trans people.
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Premenstral Dysphoric Disorder
Zoloft: Treatment for Depression and Stress Disorders
Depression is a mental condition which affects a person not just physiologically but also emotionally. The generic name of this drug is Sertraline and it is commercially marketed under the trade name Zoloft.
Zoloft is a prescription drug and is prescribed as a medication for depression, Obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder. Zoloft is a drug which belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced the nerve cells to communicate with each other. Serotonin is found in the spaces around the nerve cells or the travel to the receptors and are taken by the nerve again and reproduced and hence called reuptake.
However there are some inhibitors who block the reuptake of serotonin and there is a change in the level of this neurotransmitter in the brain.
Change in the level of the serotonin level in comparison with other neurotransmitters give rise to certain conditions like depression. Zoloft helps retain the balance of serotonin with the other neurotransmitters hence helping in treating conditions like depression. The dosage and usage should be taken as recommended by the doctor or the pharmacist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
I am 30 years old and I think that I have PMDD I don't have any insurance or access to it,what should I do?
It is causing problems with my husband and my children,I feel like I can't function,this last month I had to even call out of work one day,I was in so much emotional turmoil!! Premenstral Dysphoric Disorder is taking over my life,Please Help!!-
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I also have PMDD. I was put on a high dose birth control for it and it has worked wonders! The Health Department gives birth control at a cost to you determined by your paycheck... some people even get it free. Check with your local health department first about any options you may have for medication for this disorder. They can help you better than any of us would be able to. Good Luck. It can get better. Life can be easier and more enjoyable.
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pmdd??????
has anyone been diagnosed with pmdd, premenstral Dysphoric Disorder, and how did you know if you really had it-
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PMDD is a very severe and debilitating form of PMS. It's not just "bad PMS". Don't let others tell you that it's totally normal, b/c PMDD is NOT by all means "normal", while simple PMS is.I was dx'd with severe PMDD 4 years ago, after suffering a very severe case of PPD after my almost 5 year old daughter was born. I was on so many different antidepressants for the PPD, but when the PMDD came along, NOTHING helped it. It was a really desperate time for me. I was suicidal every month.
I knew that this was PMDD after reading a bit about it. I wasn't having normal PMS symptoms, everything was so very intensified. It's really a feeling of PMS times a million.
Back in October I began taking Yaz birth control, which has literally saved my life. I no longer take the other meds, except for an occasional Ativan for anxiety.
Here is an article about my personal experience... I warn you, it's quite intense.
http://www.heartbeatthemagazine.com/0918...
http://www.heartbeatthemagazine.com/0918...
And, here is some major info regarding PMDD...
http://www.heartbeatthemagazine.com/0918...You can track your symptoms over on the Yaz website. If you find that your symptoms are possible PMDD ones, talk to your gyn or PCP about it.
http://www.yaz-us.com/bodydiaryyaz/logon...
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QUESTION:
is it possible to have a "sac with no baby" without fertalization?
ok.. here's the deal. i'm on the nuva ring - have been on it steady for three months (only took it out to change it - doctor approved for this). it's not really for birth control because Hubby has had a vasectomy - almost four years ago now. it's for hormone treatment for PMDD (look it up if you don't know it - Premenstral Dysphoric Disorder). Has been working - been on the ring for about 8 months... but only the last three months have been constant. (i'd been doing the monthly period every month, until three months ago.)... (embarrassing part here) i had a bit of rough sex a week ago Sunday. Bleeding started that night.. immediately afterward - bright red. (still had the ring in) the next day, the ring was halfway out.. (could feel it on the surface, between the lybia (?) ) - so i figured i was starting my period, and took the ring all the way out... bleeding stopped a few hour later.. the usual way - from bright to brown... then a yellow discharge. the yellow discharge continued. i figured i'd start back up on the period, because that's how it usually is.. go for a few days then stop and continue a day or so later with the cycle....on friday, i was pale, stomach cramps (low abs, felt like regular monthly cramps) no energy... i'm thinking regular pms stuff. Was really irratable on Saturday - really anti-social. i get like that so no big...
so... four days after the initial bleeding stopped, i start back up again. Started my real period on Sunday (Fathers Day)... was different, not so heavy as i usually start - usually it's like a frikkin faucet running... this time.. not so bad. Monday (today) i was doing ok. Painted celings.... then after i felt a "blurp" like i was passing a lot of blood at once. so i came in and my pad wasn't really overly bloody.. but something plopped into the bowl. ...
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looks like a balloon. shaped just like it. it's about as long as from the inside of the thumb, to the point of the first finger... two fingers wide... with a hole in the end.. looks just like a sack.... veins and crap in it. i didn't find anything inside the "sack" - i pulled it open to make sure. it ripped... was thick, and tissue-e-ish...so that brings me to my question.. is it possible to have a sack with no baby inside it.. if you haven't been exposed to sperm? has this ever happened to anyone else? and would prolonging the time between your periods cause this kind of thing to happen?
thank you for any links and further information you can provide.
yes.. i've already called my doctor - have an appointment for 8 days from now.
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Is my Husband being selfish?
I have severe Bi-polar disorder and Premenstral Dysphoric Disorder. Our marriage has been bad because of it for a long time. I agreed to seek professional help and take care of this problem.I have been in therapy and have also been seeing a psychiatrist. My doctor put me on Prozac and it has really helped even out my moods and made me feel normal.
But now my huband is mad at me because the Prozac took away my sex drive completely. He said he is tired of my excuses.
I also asked him to read this book about Depression and Mental illness but he won't even make an effort to look at it.
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Medications can have side effects, and loss of sex drive can be one of them. You are already seeing a doctor, so he is the one to consult about the problem with your sex drive. Your doctor can't help you with this if you don't tell him it's a problem. Normally, a doctor will either prescribe a second medication to counter the side effect, or let you try a new medication that may be just as effective as Prozac but without the side effect.That said, your husband does sound rather selfish. Try giving him oral sex and hand jobs in the meantime -- you don't even need to have a sex drive to help him out in those ways.
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Dysphoric Mood
Unipolar Depression
Unipolar depression is also referred to as major depressive disorder. Signs and symptoms of this condition include restlessness, irritability, agitation and noteworthy change in appetite often with weight loss or gain. Other symptoms include lack of energy, fatigue, difficulties in concentrating and feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness and guilt.
Sleep problems such as insomnia and hypersomnia, inactivity and withdrawal from activities that you previously enjoyed are other signs. Another indicator are thoughts of death and suicide. As compared to bipolar, suicide rates and cases of drug abuse are lower in people with this condition. This disorder is diagnosed after you have manifested more than five of the above symptoms for a period of at least two weeks.
Unipolar depression is characterized by depressive symptoms while bipolar is characterized by both manic and depressive episodes. One probable cause for this condition is chemical imbalances in the brain. Other probable causes are heredity and stressful situations. This disorder is normally more responsive to treatment as compared to the bipolar disorder. Available treatments include medications and psychotherapy. A combination of psychotherapy and antidepressants are said to be more effective than when only one is used.
In cases where a patient has failed to respond to both psychotherapy and antidepressants, electroconvulsive therapy or ECT can be used. This treatment uses an electrical current to cause a seizure. ECT is used to improve the mood of severely depressed or suicidal people. Unipolar depression is more common in women than in men and mostly affects people aged forty and above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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what is dysphoric mood?-
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SO easy to look this up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoric
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common psychological terms used to describe mood and affect other than the one on my list?
Fluctuating/objective/external Affect
sadness
fear
joy
euthymic
Irritable
constricted
blunted
flat
Inappropriate
Labile.Sustained/subjective/internal mood
Depression
melancholic
elation
anger
anxiety
dysphoric
elevated
euthymic
expansive
irritable
are there any good text book or websites with a chart and example of what each looks like. For example…Her affect was inappropriate and flat. AEB not showing any emotion when informed of her terminal illness.-
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bland, surriel, unresponsive, dead, distain,
vulgar
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what mood are you in today, euphoric, or dysphoric?aka up or down? and why?-
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I am so up right now. I'm almost done with about 8 loads of laundry I have been working all damn day. That includes being folded AND put away. WooHoo!
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I cant figure out how I went from "normal" mania to dysphoric mania/mixed state, help please?
From February to May I was going through a normal and euphoric mania. I had all these neat ideas to make money, I was doing good in school, made loads of friends, hooked up with a lot of girls I liked. The negatives were still there, a bunch of sex, racing thoughts and impulse spending. I had a slight bit of psychosis thrown in there. also I slept on average 4 hours a day.Somewhere around early June i got in a car accident( the accident wasn't traumatic or nothing, i was standing and a truck pushed my car to the curb) and I had to break it off with a nice girl I was talking to because it was kinda hard seeing her 50 miles away without a car. During that week I suffered a lot of guilt and depressive thoughts, a lot of extra sleeping, I lost a lot of pounds, wasn't interested in anything, very sad and VERY suicidal. This lasted for a about 1-2 weeks.
Somewhere around July i started feeling manic again but with the depressive symptoms. This is what I found out to be a mixed state episode. Late July/early August my mood became dysphoric, and now this week everyday its switching between a mixed state and dysphoric.
I don't get how I fell into this. I have high energy, great urge to have sex, WANT to spend money but got none, very irritable, VERY ANGRY(only when im dysphoric) along with INTENSE RAGE, i feel like crap inside but im still jumping around, intense guilt, i hate myself one second, the next i hate the world.
One second im laughing, then crying all of a sudden, and then laughing again, and then crying again, etc
Yes im very unstable, what happened to that euphoric and creative mania that helps me instead of hurting me...?
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It sounds like stress probably triggered the change...maybe some negative thinking from the accident and the break up...like your mind got caught up in thinking negative thoughts. That's what I think, but I also know that the moods in bipolar disorder are unpredictable. Just watch out for triggers...like messing up your schedule, not getting enough sleep, skipping meds, stress, etc. I hope you feel better soon.
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QUESTION:
do i have premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
i've been going through a lot of crap this past couple of months and every time before my period i've felt lonely, super tired, having really bad mood swings and pretty much all the symptoms of PMDD except panic attacks.do i have this? of is it just hormones messing with me?
im 15, btw.
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Here i s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look. http://webmd12.notlong.com/AAwQJVC
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Premenstrual Syndrome Diagnosis
Premenstrual Syndrome 06 - What Causes PMS Food Craving
As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss what causes PMS food craving.
1. Sluggish liver
Maintaining a strong liver is vital for women with PMS, because liver helps in synthesis of carbohydrate and regulating the levels of insulin in the blood stream by transmitting information to pancreas. If the levels of insulin is too high, it tell pancreas to stop producing insulin and if the levels is too low, it tell pancreas to secret more insulin. Unbalancing blood sugar in the blood stream causes Foods and sugar craving.
Premenstrual Tension Treatment
Menstrual Cycle modification-Symptoms, Causes &Treatments;Of Liver Qi Stagantion in The Menstruation Phrase of Menstrual Cycle
I. Definition
Liver qi stagnation is a health condition of which the liver can no longer move qi smoothly in the liver channels and blood in the blood vessels, due to prolonged liver qi deficiency or liver damage as a result of overwhelming toxin accumulated in the body.
II. Symptoms of liver qi stagnation
1. Depression
2. Anger disorders
3. Mood swing
4. Premenstrual disorders - PMS,
5. Abnormal abdomen cramps and pain
6. Abnormal cells growth including endometriosis and cysts
7. High blood pressure
8. Nervous tension including headaches and migraine
III. Causes
1. Toxin accumulation
Prolonged intake of caffeine, artificial ingradients, hormone injecttion products and drugs can interfere with liver function as they are accumulated in the body, leading to abnormal liver function.
2. Spleen qi deficiency
Spleen is vital to distribute food qi and essence to the other body's organs, if for what ever reason, or due to intake of raw and cold foods or oily and greasy food for a prolonged period of time, they can diminish the spleen in qi distribution that affects the function of liver qi in moving qi in its channels and blood in blood vessels.
3. Lung qi deficiency
If lung is no longer function normally due to damage or the inability of spleen to transfer food qi to the lung for a prolonged period of time, it can interfere with liver qi qi, leading to qi stagnation.
Pre Menstrual Pains
How Do Antidepressants Work?
Antidepressant drugs, particularly of the SSRI type are used for much more than depression these days. From uses as disparate as treating migraines and stopping smoking, to pre-menstrual pains, and and weight loss, the list goes on and on. It seems that just about anything that affects the mind, the first course of treatment that many doctors recommend is to try an SSRI. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the use or over-use of antidepressants, many would like to know; just how do SSRI antidepressants work? In this article I give a brief overview of the theory underlying SSRI antidepressants and what the process they actually undertake in the brain.
SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Researchers have long suspected that the neurotransmitter Serotonin along with other neurotransmitters such as Dopamine and Norepinephrine were heavily involved in a person's mood and emotions. The theory underlying SSRI use is that if Serotonin can be increased inside the brain, then a person would feel 'good' or at least normal whereas a person that had low serotonin levels feels sad or anxious.
While there is much debate about how accurate this simplistic theory is, most agree that Serotonin at least plays some part in the emotional well-being of a person. What is in dispute is what the proper way of boosting serotonin or if it is even right to do so. Additionally, it is not know what other complex emotions serotonin might play a part in and therefore there are wide reports of other reactions being caused by increasing serotonin.
Serotonin for instance is released naturally in the brain when one does exercise or when one accomplishes a task. That 'feeling' of a job well done is a release of neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin. Additionally, there are many reported incidents of serotonin increases triggering unwanted reactions such as rages or even suicidal feelings. So just what is an SSRI doing inside the brain to cause all these different reactions?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it normal to get pre menstrual pains and still become pregnant?
Is it normal to get pre menstrual pains for a few days while your period is continuing to be late and still end up pregnant? Is that possible? thanks-
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Yes its possible it happened to me,some women still have their period while pregnant
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been having pre-menstrual pains but no period...?
so i've been having my usual pre-menstrual pains but no period and im late by a few days. I'm not sure whether it's because of stress or any other reason, but its quite frightful. the thought that i could be pregnant came to my head, but i have not had unprotected sex, however i have done foreplay where the penis was touching the vagina... could i still have gotten pregnant?any help would be appreciated.
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There is a very small chance that pre-ejaculate on his penis could have gotten in your vagina and gotten you pregnant. It's worthwhile to take a pregnancy test to find out definitively one way or the other. If your test is negative and you don't have your next period either, it's time to see a doctor about it.Good luck.
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i missed my period for 6 days,but i have pre menstrual pain during the last week till now?
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Crampiness with No period could equal Pregnant! I had cramps for weeks with No sign of my monthly visitor! I finally took a test and sure enough... Positive!
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What are the best vitamins you can take to ease Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Period Pain?
Hi girlies,
I really want to start taking vitamins to make period time better, I was thinking primrose....?
I am quite moody a week before and also I get so much pain!! They are also very irregular.Woulds vitamins work?
Cheers!
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Firstly, everyone's body is different. Before you start taking superficial things look at your own body and find out what works for you.
You can try all of the different remedies that are out there but you will return back to your own personal well-being.
One of the many causes of Premenstrual tension is the body is retaining/storing since it is waiting to see if your egg is about to be fertilised then it will need food/chemical stores.
1)So check your diet & regularly check your dates so you know when you are due.
2)Cut down on refined foods a week before your cycle, drink a lot of water to flush away unwanted toxins from your body.
3) I would recommend that you take Evening Primrose Oil & a Vitamin B complex tablet - but keep drinking water regularly.
The only problem with Evening Primrose Oil is that it definitely works however, it takes a long while & you must take it everyday so you need to take a high dose and then cut down once you feel it working.
Stay away from the Pill - get to know your body and find out what really works for you naturally - this way you will remain beautiful.
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Pre-Menstrual Back Pain?
I need your help, ladies! I've never had pre-menstrual back pain before, but I'm fairly sure I'm PMSing and I'm currently in so much pain I can barely breathe. It began as a dull ache and became more severe over a few hours to the point where I can't get up the stairs. It's been twelve hours now and no sign of letting up. If it matters, I'm 23, and my cramps are normally terrible on the first day but fine after that. Is this normal?-
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Treatment Premenstrual Syndrome
Reflexology-nir hukima
Reflexology is based on the view that reflex points in different foot reflect and affect the parts and organs of the body and are affected by them. Understand these areas allows the practitioner / A to identify areas of weak and take care of them. The theory and method were developed early in the century by William Fitz'grald and has been refined by taking care of an American named Eunice Ingham was based on ancient Egyptian traditions. Dr. Fitzgerald was ENT clicks using the body to reduce cocaine use as a painkiller after surgery. He divided the body into ten zones verticals are equal, which ended with the fingers and toes. He concluded that pressure on one part of the area can affect a person, he believed that "vital energy" that is circulating between organs of the human body, penetrates into every living cell, this energy is blocked when the blocking area will be affected when a reflexologist presses on the reflex zone or zones suitable person will experience pain. This pain is due to the formation of crystals in the reflex, these crystalline structures can be broken down and balance the problem and the patient will be relieved. Reflex action is on the feet, hands and ears which correspond to different parts of the body Reflexology is a common practice in Asia where foot reflexology (foot massage known) is very popular. Today there is greater awareness and the effects of reflexology treatments at the touch reflex points for healthy living and treatments for diseases and healing them.
A study in the United States in 1991 at UCLA, noted that women who received weekly reflexology treatment premenstrual syndrome, reported success in 62% of cases.
Experiments in Britain (late 90s) show that Reflexology accelerates the healing process after surgery for cases of hip replacement surgery.
In January 2004, doctors in Britain advised to offer reflexology as an option for the treatment of MS.
Many patients do not know the many benefits of Reflexology - Reflexology does not have to be done only when there is imbalance, illness, or physical problem in a particular area. The importance of reflexology is to prevent future illnesses and keeping the process safe and normal life.
Reflexology facilitates immediately for the inconvenience for patients and treats the following diseases: migraine, headaches, PMS, menstrual cramps, indigestion, constipation, sinus congestion, atherosclerosis, diabetic foot, foot reflexology treatments on a regular basis will strengthen the entire body and our attitude to problems insomnia, depression, and will contribute to strengthening the immune system.
Reflexology supports all body systems, and therefore improves the digestive, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic, immune and endocrine system. It helps the body function at its optimum, and helps prevent diseases.
Reflexology supports the body's ability to repair and heal itself. This is a gentle form, noninvasive therapy that works to bring balance to the body.
Reflexology increases blood flow through organs, adequate blood flow and balance diet sugars and oxygen to the body, which makes it easy the pressure on the heart and provides energy for the body. The lymphatic system cleanses the body of accumulated toxins. And helps the orderly functioning of all body systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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treatment of premenstrual syndrome?
I need 8 herbs used in TTT of premenstrual syndrome-
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Well, the most popular natural products for hormone support (which can impact PMS) would be Dong Quai, Black Cohosh, Vitex (also called Chasteberry), Wild Yam, Damiana Leaf, Motherwort, GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid, commonly in Borage Oil and Evening Primrose Oil), and some Soy germ products.
Good luck!
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what is premenstrual syndrome? what are its causes,symptoms and treatments?
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Premenstrual Stress Syndrome (PMS, also called Premenstrual Stress, Premenstrual Tension Syndrome, PMT, Premenstrual Syndrome, Periodic Mood Swing) is stress which is a physical symptom prior to the onset of menstruation. PMS should not be confused with dysmenorrhea, which refers to pain or cramps during menstruation.PMS is exceedingly common, occurring in 75% of women of reproductive age during their lifetime. A more severe form of PMS is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This occurs in about 5% of women. Both are characterized by symptoms of mood swings, depression, anxiety and irritability that occur prior to menses, usually in the two week period between ovulation and menses. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as bloating and cramping.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis of PMDD differentiation from clinical depression and anxiety disorders.
Treatment usually begins with lifestyle modification. Reducing caffeine, sugar, and sodium intake may help. Supplements of vitamin B6 and calcium carbonate have been shown to help alleviate some symptoms. Exercise will help reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. Keeping a symptom diary will help cure sufferers to exacerbating and relieving strategies.
Prescription treatments include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and citalopram (Celexa). While commonly described as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, several drugs of this class (such as fluoxetine) have been demonstrated to increase the bioavailability of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone by altering the metabolic favorability of the reaction.
Traditional herbal treatments include Vitex (Chasteberry), Evening primrose (Oenothera Biennis), red clover and black cohosh[citation needed]. There is some clinical evidence that these do indeed remedy the symptoms of PMS.[1][2] [3] Herbal treatments may work by stimulating the pituitary gland, or by effects on dopamine or opioid receptors. A good dosis of vitamin B are also believed to assist with the symtoms.
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do you know how PMS( premenstrual syndrome) can be treated?
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Panel Discussion PMS help?
My group and I are doing a panel discussion for a pychology class. Our topic is PMS (premenstrual syndrome). I'm doing some research on the types of medications that can be used to treat PMS. What kind of questions should I ask the audience that can relate to my research?
So far I thought of ," What do you guys think is a good treatment for PMS?"
Any more suggestons? Please help!
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One good question is;
Has a girl ever committed suicide because of the burden over her PMS or period?
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Regarding PMS in women: I’m curious, plz respond maturely.?
As a man I am curious to why women use PMS as an excuse to treat men or others around them cruelly?I just did a bunch of research on what PMS really is trying to figure out how and why a woman would act this way? I found a bunch of information to only support my beliefs on the situation: that a lot of women (not being biased) misunderstand PMS. IF a woman really does have the disease (since that’s what PMS is- premenstrual syndrome) I could understand why she would act that way but many women claim to have it when they really don’t (they are just experiencing hormone changes).
PMS from hat I read is a really serious condition in which women who really have it should seek treatment. So out of curiosity, what is the deal? Do men annoy or anger women to the point that they feel they have to lash out at them but would feel guilty if they couldn’t blame it on something?
I respect women and always have I just never was able to comprehend this and would appreciate it if somebody would be mature enough to clear it up.According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Premenstrual syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Premenstrual syndrome, or a subtype of Premenstrual syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
My question back to you is, if a woman is moody (bad day or PMS) why do men lash back at us by saying, "What? PMSing today?" See, women are not the only ones to blame PMS.Answer: because women use it as an excuse so men auto. assume its the reason. If women wouldnt use it then men wouldnt have to assume its the reason.
I dont assume anything, i always ask "whats wrong?" or "are you ok?" so it isnt all men, just most, we arent stereotyping here.
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Excuse me to the person above me...but it is considered a disease or a syndrome. If you find a site that says otherwise I would appreciate you letting me..or him know. See for yourself. Just cause your older doesn't mean you know it all."The medical term for these changes is "premenstrual syndrome," commonly called PMS."
http://www.womenshealthchannel.com/pms/index.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PMS
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001505.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/premenstrual-syndrome/DS00134And I agree...women shouldn't use such a serious disease or condition to excuse their behavior. I am offended...seriously offended...and even more offended for those who don't even care to understand.
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