Remission to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

The article "How Parts and Memory Therapy with Memory Reconsolidation Bring Remission to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)" by Jay Noricks explores the use of Parts and Memory Therapy (P&MT) in treating PMDD, a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affecting 3-8% of premenopausal women. The study highlights the positive effects of P&MT on 10 women with PMDD, showing that this therapy, which involves memory reconsolidation, can lead to significant symptom remission. The therapy works by neutralizing distressing emotional memories, particularly those linked to childhood trauma or attachment loss, that underlie psychological dysfunctions like PMDD. The findings suggest that trauma therapy targeting painful memories could offer an alternative treatment to pharmaceutical interventions for women with PMDD.

  • Understand the basic concepts of Parts and Memory Therapy (P&MT) and its application in treating PMDD.

  • Identify the role of memory reconsolidation in P&MT and how it contributes to symptom remission in PMDD.

  • Recognize the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

  • Analyze the connection between childhood trauma or attachment loss and the development of PMDD symptoms.

  • Evaluate the efficacy of P&MT compared to traditional treatments like SSRIs and CBT for PMDD.

  • Discuss the implications of this study for future research and clinical practice in the treatment of PMDD.

Content

    1. How Parts and Memory Therapy with Memory Reconsolidation Bring Remission to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) by Jay Noricks

    2. PMDD Quiz

    1. SoP February 2020

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