For these reasons, PMDD is an official psychiatric diagnosis.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/premenstrual-dysphoric-pms-feels-like-hell-8165761/

'PMDD is the equivalent to severe PMS, but because PMS is often downgraded as being a "normal event" in women's lives, I think PMDD gives it the status that reflects the severity of it.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12136051/Daredevils-hurl-Coopers-Hill-bid-win-7lb-wheel-Double-Gloucester.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

'PMDD is the equivalent to severe PMS, but because PMS is often downgraded as being a "normal event" in women's lives, I think PMDD gives it the status that reflects the severity of it.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12136051/Daredevils-hurl-Coopers-Hill-bid-win-7lb-wheel-Double-Gloucester.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

While the exact causes of PMDD are not known research suggests it's associated with heightened sensitivity to normal hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle or genetics.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-battle-suicidal-thoughts-before-28187817