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A woman dressed in jeans and a t-shirt sits on a couch. She looks down, and both of her hands are placed on her abdomen. (Photo: Getty Images)

PMS vs. PMDD

When PMS Becomes Debilitating Many women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but some experience a severe and possibly disabling subset of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).   “It’s important for our patients to understand that there’s help for PMDD,”
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Many people suffer from holiday depression. (Photo: Penn State)

Blue Christmas

Many Factors Can Bring Holiday Depression While the holidays are a time of merriment and festivities for many, some people struggle with depression during this time of year. Dr. Erika Saunders, interim chair of psychiatry at Penn State Hershey, says there are some distinct
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