Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
A 33 year old female artist presents to the clinic requesting a referral for marriage counseling.She reports that she and her husband have been fighting since they got married last year.She tearfully disclose that her husband has threatened to divorce her. She describes a longstanding history of periodic irritability" when I just can't stand anyone." During these episodes,she readily angers and berates her loves one.Her husband now takes the brunt of her verbal abuse.after inquiry,the patient acknowledge that these symptoms typically occurs prior to her menses. She experiences "a sense of release" and alleviation of the irritability after the onset of her menses.She denies any changes in sleep regimen or energy level.She denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation,or psychotic symptoms.
SSRI tablet very helpful in this case with to define pathology causes...with psychologist counselling services.
SSRI tablet very helpful in this case with to define pathology causes...with psychologist counselling services.
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