Thank you for your question, anonymous. I am sorry to hear about the ups and downs you have been experiencing as well as losing your home to Katrina. Katrina was a catastrophe in itself.
Researching your question, I came across www.emedicine.com which explains the pathophysiology of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) which associates the disorder due to the theories (1) ovarian hormone hypothesis, (2) serotonin hypothesis, (3) psychosocial hypothesis, (4) cognitive and social learning theory, and (5) sociocultural theory.
Since there are many theories behind the disorder, this could explain why at times you feel better and at times why you feel worse. One suggestion is that while you were pregnant, your hormonal response was at normal levels (for a pregnant woman) which made you feel okay in a sense. The physchological idea about this is explained on the site as such: “The psychosocial theory hypothesizes that PMDD or PMS is a conscious manifestation of a woman's unconscious conflict about femininity and motherhood. Psychoanalysts proposed that premenstrual physical changes reminded the woman that she was not pregnant and, therefore, was not fulfilling her traditional feminine role. Obviously, proving this theory through scientific evidence is quite difficult.” So proving that you can become a Mother in a sense, made you feel normal (as a woman) since that is the idea of why you have periods in the first place.
According to the site on these theories is also “The sociocultural theory hypothesizes that PMDD is a manifestation of the conflict between the societal expectation of the dual role of women as both productive workers and child-rearing mothers. PMDD is postulated to be a cultural expression of women's discontent with the traditional role of women in the society.” While you were at a loss of your home, did you find yourself in a 'Mothering' role? Did you maybe have to care for another individual or family member after Katrina?
The theories seem to reflect the idea that you as a woman has a role which is a caretaker, a Mother or someone to turn to. As your hormones fluctuate, especially during your period, you may have different feelings towards yourself.
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Thank you for your question, anonymous. I am sorry to hear about the ups and downs you have been experiencing as well as losing your home to Katrina. Katrina was a catastrophe in itself.
Researching your question, I came across www.emedicine.com which explains the pathophysiology of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) which associates the disorder due to the theories (1) ovarian hormone hypothesis, (2) serotonin hypothesis, (3) psychosocial hypothesis, (4) cognitive and social learning theory, and (5) sociocultural theory.
Since there are many theories behind the disorder, this could explain why at times you feel better and at times why you feel worse. One suggestion is that while you were pregnant, your hormonal response was at normal levels (for a pregnant woman) which made you feel okay in a sense. The physchological idea about this is explained on the site as such: “The psychosocial theory hypothesizes that PMDD or PMS is a conscious manifestation of a woman's unconscious conflict about femininity and motherhood. Psychoanalysts proposed that premenstrual physical changes reminded the woman that she was not pregnant and, therefore, was not fulfilling her traditional feminine role. Obviously, proving this theory through scientific evidence is quite difficult.” So proving that you can become a Mother in a sense, made you feel normal (as a woman) since that is the idea of why you have periods in the first place.
According to the site on these theories is also “The sociocultural theory hypothesizes that PMDD is a manifestation of the conflict between the societal expectation of the dual role of women as both productive workers and child-rearing mothers. PMDD is postulated to be a cultural expression of women's discontent with the traditional role of women in the society.” While you were at a loss of your home, did you find yourself in a 'Mothering' role? Did you maybe have to care for another individual or family member after Katrina?
The theories seem to reflect the idea that you as a woman has a role which is a caretaker, a Mother or someone to turn to. As your hormones fluctuate, especially during your period, you may have different feelings towards yourself.
Does this make sense to you?
August 14, 2010 - 8:49amThis Comment
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