A Positive Approach: PMS & PMDD

[AdminAnnie]

A Positive Approach: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) - British Columbia Reproductive Mental Health

This page links you to a downloadable PDF, here's the table of contents:

CONTENTS
Information on PMS and PMDD
Definitions and Symptoms
Your Menstrual Cycle
Diagnosis
Contributing Factors
Charting Your Cycle
Positive Aspects of the Premenstrual Phase
Treatment Options
Lifestyle
Physical Activity
Improved Sleep
Improved Nutrition
De-stressing
Making Time for Yourself
Rest and Relaxation
Connection to Others and Social Support
Spirituality
Counselling/ Psychotherapy
Medications
Hormonal Therapies
Non Medication Therapies
Can nutrition help you manage PMS symptoms?

[jen]

This sounds very interesting and I'm looking forward to reading it. Lately, I've been thinking of PMDD and sort of oestrogen sensitivity (maybe?) but anyway I feel like I don't really understand the science behind it, so it's time to get educated