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I feel depressed, i self-harm, can't stop crying, can't sleep, can't concentrate. usually happens b4 my period and then stops. it never used to happen?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See your doctor: You could have premenstrual syndrome -- or a more intense version called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd). If you're self-harming please see your doctor now. There are helpful treatments for this.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

As above: U seems to be having premenstrual dysphoric syndrome. See a psychiatrist for evaluation and work up.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

I feel depressed, i self-harm, can't stop crying, can't sleep, can't concentrate. usually happens b4 my period and then stops. it never used to happen?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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