04/08/2025
PMDD is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The diagnostic criteria include the following:
Criterion A - At least 5 of the following symptoms (with at least 1 of the first 4 listed) should be present:
1. Markedly depressed mood, of self-deprecating thoughts.
2. Marked anxiety, tension, feelings of being "on edge"
3. Marked affective lability
4. Persistent and marked anger or irritability or increased interpersonal conflicts
5. Decreased interest in usual activities (eg work, school, friends, hobbies)
6. Subjective sense of difficulty in concentrating
7. Lethargy, easy fatigability, or marked lack of energy
8. Marked change in appetite, overeating, or specific food cravings.
9. Hypersomnia or insomnia
10. A subjective sense of being overwhelmed or out of control
11. Other physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness or swelling, headaches, joint or muscle pain, a sensation of bloating or weight gain.
If any of these symptoms resonate, and you would like to know the details of criterions B, C & D, or you would like to know how we could help - reach out, you do not need to tackle this on your own.
www.nourishandthrive.com.au