@drhazelwallace: ⚠️ TW: This post discusses depression and su!c!dal thoughts. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is more than "just bad PMS." PMDD is a severe, cyclical mood disorder that affects around 3–8% of women. Symptoms typically appear in the 1–2 weeks before a period and improve, or disappear, shortly after menstruation begins. While PMDD can cause physical symptoms similar to PMS, it's characterised by much more severe psychological symptoms, including intense irritability, anger, anxiety, depression and mood swings that can significantly affect work, relationships and daily life. PMDD is recognised as a depressive disorder in the DSM-5. For some people, symptoms can include su!c!dal thoughts or behaviours, which is why recognising it and seeking appropriate support is so important. If your mood changes before your period are severe, predictable each month, and interfere with your life, please don't dismiss them as something you just have to put up with. Please speak to your GP 🤍 Thank you to the original creator for being so vulnerable and raising awareness @JESSIE HALLETT #pmdd #pms #lutealphase

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