Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

   As time has progressed we have seen the naming and identification of a variety of disorders. One of which is called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). You might have seen if briefly mentioned on some birth control commercials or on their websites as a footnote that their product treated this disorder. It wasn't so long ago that I myself was given a diagnosis as having PMDD, upon which the doctor ever so lightly wrote me a prescription for Prozac. After taking the medication for a year and not seeking any kind of mental health treatment I decided to discontinue use of the Prozac and attempt to refute the doctors diagnosis. It has been over a year since then I now I have chosen to enlighten the masses about this disorder.

    PMDD is listed in the DSM IV as a "depressive disorder not otherwise specified", with eleven criteria of which five need to be met before a diagnosis can be given.