Premenstrual Disorders

. . . or recreational drugs. Substance abuse will only add to their problems.

younger children were more her responsibility than her parents’. But the counselor didn’t stop there; she helped Kendra see that she was responsible for all her decisions and actions, even if she felt terrible because of PMS symptoms or if she were dealing with the irresponsibility of two drunken parents. As she learned more about her body, Kendra was able to appreci- ate its complexities. She learned how to use relaxation techniques to help during particularly stressful times. She also learned that her decisions played an important role in how she felt and how she

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