2. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
3. Interviews

Deanna's interview

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How did all start?

It all started with severe bouts of anxiety and depression. It was not for a couple years I realized it was cyclic.

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

I do- but no one has really taken it seriously

For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?

1 week ago I had a total hysterectomy and BSO

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

Surgery

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Making people understand this is a disease not a condition like pms

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

They think I went too far

What things have you stopped doing?

Having periods

What do you think about the future?

I am hopeful

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

When I was pregnant - I did not have the problems. I was happy and joyful.

What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?

Havemore children

If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?

Starting over

Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?

Educate your medical providers

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