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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder may hamper
your day-to-day activities. Females with such a disorder
sense that their emotional symptoms are different from
those having other mental problems.
The diagnosis for Premenstrual Dysphoric
Disorder is largely on a subjective basis. A quick self-test
on PMDD involves answering 'yes' or 'no' to the following
statements. Statements given below indicate symptoms of
PMDD.
These are present most of the time during
the week before the period and disappear during menstruation.
At least one of your symptoms is among the first four
listed.
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Feeling sad, hopeless,
or self-blaming. |
Yes
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No
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| 2 |
Feeling tense, anxious,
or on edge. |
Yes
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No
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| 3 |
Marked mood swings
mixed with frequent tearfulness. |
Yes
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No
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| 4 |
Persistent irritability,
anger, and increased interpersonal conflicts. |
Yes
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No
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| 5 |
Decreased interest
in usual activities, perhaps accompanied by withdrawal
from social relationships. |
Yes
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No
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| 6 |
Difficulty concentrating. |
Yes
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No
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| 7 |
Feeling fatigued and
lacking energy. |
Yes
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No
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| 8 |
Marked changes in appetite,
which may be associated with binge eating or food. |
Yes
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No
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| 9 |
Insomnia (difficulty
getting to sleep and/or staying asleep) or sleeping
too much. |
Yes
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No
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| 10 |
A feeling of being
overwhelmed or out of control. |
Yes
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No
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| 11 |
Physical symptoms such
as breast tenderness or swelling,headaches, weight
gain, bloating, water. retention, or muscle pain. |
Yes
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No
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| 12 |
Suicidal thoughts,
which may accompany the other symptoms. |
Yes
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No
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So how many statements do you think are
"YES" ?
Calculate your score if the symptoms are
more than five, you may be suffering from this disorder.
But DON'T Panic. Consult your doctor before
you jump to any conclusion. He is the right person to
diagnose you.
The information provided on this site is purely
for educational purpose. We do not intend to provide a
diagnosis or treatment or replace any of the discussions
with a healthcare professional. This self-assessment tool
is intended only to know the possibility ofPMDD. Only
a healthcare professional can diagnose or suggest a treatment
plan.
Reference: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders (DSM IV), 4th edition, 1994.
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