Most women are familiar with Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its symptoms, such as bloating, breast tenderness, irritability and mood swings. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) has similar symptoms but they are more severe, often interfering with a woman's daily activities. According to the National Institutes of Health, between 3 and 8 percent of women suffer from PMDD each month, usually for anywhere from 5 to 11 days before the start of their period and ending shortly after it begins.
Serious PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) can be debilitating and painful. Help may be on the way thanks to some recent findings by... Read more »
My husband suffers from bipolar disorder, and I have recently found myself becoming increasingly depressed. It almost feels as though his... Read more »
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Many people with bipolar want to know more about their moods. This may stem from general interest, or they may have been encouraged to... Read more »
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Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say many U.S. children who suffer from depression and anxiety are not getting the... Read more »
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have identified biomarkers in the blood that are associated with mood disorders such a bipolar... Read more »
A woman whose spouse and children say she is "moody" and may have bipolar disorder asks experts if she has this condition and should seek treatment... Read more »
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