Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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.
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How interesting! I had not paid any attention to this kind of disorder..nor had I known it was very real. I'm shocked that there is so much evidence through tests that are able to actually diagnose this disorder with biological findings like the blood pressure being higher during stress levels!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe a doctor would actually prescribe you Prozac, especially since it is an antidepressant. I strongly believe that scientists should research more on PMDD, and should come up with an actual medication for this disorder, instead of just prescribing antidepressants. Something I will definitely look into, is how much more severe is PMDD from PMS. If women who go through PMS, have a difficult time, I can not imagine how much more severe PMDD can be.
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