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Talks of PMS have existed in the public forem for a while now, but hardly anyone knows about PMS’s bully of an older sister. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD affects about five
percent of women. PMDD symptoms usually first arise around the age of twenty-six. Women who suffer from PMDD often describe the experience as a feeling of suddenly going crazy. Suffers of
PMDD are often misdiagnosed as bipolar. PMDD and Bipolar Disorder have overlapping symptoms. The reason being that more people know about Bipolar Disorder, which is why it is important to
spread the word of PMDD. PMDD shares symptoms with PMS like bloating, fatigue, food cravings, and mild changes in mood. Bipolar Disorder and PMDD both share symptoms like suicidal thoughts,
severe mood swings, crying fits, and fatigue. The reason PMDD stands out is that it triggers temporary feelings of suicide. These feelings come and go as part of a cycle. PMDD symptoms
include suicidal thoughts, feelings of hopelessness, unexplainable crying, anxiety attacks, lack of interest in activities or relationships, and trouble thinking or making decisions. PMDD is
considered an extreme form of PMS. Therefore, PMDD sufferers can also experience any and all symptoms caused by PMS. For anyone unfamiliar, PMS symptoms can include bloating, changes in
appetite, acne, and insomnia. Both PMDD and PMS can trigger mood swings. This can take the form of oversensitivity, depression, anxiety, irritation, and anger. The mood swings are typically
considered worse with PMDD as the mood swings are generally considered more severe. The symptoms of PMDD and PMS can last from a day to two weeks before the start of a woman’s period.
Typically, symptoms of PMDD appear sometime in the week before a period begins and ends as soon as the period starts. PMDD often find some relief in the start of their periods since it ends
many of the severe mental problems started by the disorder. While there are medications to treat PMDD, many women are turning to natural cures in an effort to find relief. Often a healthy
diet and exercise can relieve the symptoms of both PMDD and PMS. Many find taking vitamins to be a great help, taking things like calcium and magnesium have been found to be beneficial for
women who have these things lacking in their regular diets. While many women may turn to chocolate during that certain time, this can actually make PMDD worse. Some doctors recommend
avoiding chocolate and processed food to help relieve the symptoms of PMDD. Of course, therapy is available to victims of PMDD. This should be seriously considered, especially if the mental
side effects of this disorder is seriously impacting quality of life. A therapist can help come up with coping strategies. Some people find the simple act of talking to be enough of a
relief. PMDD can be incredibly serious. If your a woman who feels you might be suffering from PMDD, know that you aren’t alone. PMDD can affect the way you perceive the world around you. You
may feel alone and hopeless, but there are people who want to help you. If you feel you need the extra help here is the number for the suicide prevention hotline: 1–800–273–8255. A helpful
thought to keep in mind is that, with PMDD, suicidal thoughts and mood swings fade away when the period begins. So the way you feel now is temporary. For anyone dealing with suicidal
thoughts, keep this in mind, the way things are right now won’t last forever. Situations are temporary. Don’t make permanent decisions based on temporary situations.