Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a rare but serious condition that can greatly impact a woman’s quality of life. It’s considered a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that brings with it a host of uncomfortable symptoms during or around a woman’s period. While the two conditions share many of the same symptoms – including mood swings, cramping, cravings, headaches and fatigue – they are also distinct from each other. PMDD, specifically, includes an onslaught of more extreme behavioral and psychological symptoms, including feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or unexplainable anger or irritability. In rare cases, women with PMDD have reported experiencing suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
…
