Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Common symptoms of PMS
- Depression
- Angry outbursts
- Irritability
- Crying spells
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Social withdrawal (i.e. avoiding people and activities)
- Poor focusing attention
- Sleeping-disorder (insomnia)
- Increased sleeping during day time
- Changes in sexual desire
Physical symptoms include the following
- Thirst and appetite changes (food cravings)
- Breast tenderness
- Excess gas production and weight gain
- Headache
- Swelling of the hands or feet
- Aches and pains
- Weakness
- Skin problems
- Gastric symptoms
- Stomach pain