Premenstrual Disorders

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other junk.” But her counselor refused to refer Kendra to a doctor for

a prescription for the pills without further sessions. The counselor

knew that Kendra’s issue was one of body, mind, and spirit working

together. The counselor believed that if she could help Kendra see

the truth, she would find more positive ways to live and interact

with others.

Proper diet, exercise, and counseling allowed Kendra to see that

being the eldest of six children and having parents who enjoyed

partying and drinking had led her to feel used. She often felt the

Some young women may “self-medicate” their premenstrual

symptoms by abusing alcohol. . .