Treatment options
There is no particular treatment for this disorder, but there are different things to try to help manage the symptoms. It is advisable to try out different approaches before getting the one that works best for you. These approaches include:
Therapy
During this period, talking to a mental health professional will help manage the emotional problems that are associated with PMDD. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a specific type of therapy that works best with a PMDD patient. This helps you to develop new tools to use when the person’s mood starts to go up and down. This therapy helps to develop different thought patterns and behaviors that help to navigate through the emotional turbulence of this disorder.