Mood swings, sadness, depression, cramps, increased hunger, and brain fog are all common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). When PMS symptoms become intolerable, it is referred to as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

Common symptoms of PMDD may include:

• Intolerable pain
• Extreme anxiety
• Depression, despair, or hopelessness
• Intense mood swings
• Inability to carry on with everyday life, work, or parenting
• Extreme hunger

At Union Square Practice, we may help you cope with and mitigate PMDD in several ways:

• Therapy
• Mindfulness Techniques
• Medication
• A combination of the above