I have reservations about PMDD. For example, I could easily be diagnosed with PMDD... but I already have depression, anxiety, and irritability... so of course each month before my period my baseline symptoms mix with the regular PMS symptoms-- and create a horrific mess! Why did they have to come up with a separate diagnosis for this? Does it happen to people who have absolutely no prior issues with depression or other mental health issues? I find that hard to believe. Can anyone clarify for me? I tend to get very suspicious of such things-- it's not that I don't believe the feelings exist-- they do-- I get them... but sometimes I think they create such labels so that drug companies can make more medications to target a certain thing-- then it is advertised on television and people will want to purchase. I just get wary of the actual diagnosis and statement that this is its own disorder. I like to learn, so if anyone can provide more information, please let me know.

This is me on the week before my period: