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title: Can changing your thinking patterns help with emotional PMS symptoms?
description: A new thinking-based approach suggests that shifting from pessimistic to optimistic thinking patterns could reduce emotional PMS symptoms. The approach is des
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/t08-o-16-a-new-model-to-address-the-emotional-side-effects-of-premenstrual-2008/
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# Can changing your thinking patterns help with emotional PMS symptoms?

A new thinking-based approach suggests that shifting from pessimistic to optimistic thinking patterns could reduce emotional PMS symptoms. The approach is designed to be used in short health consultations.

 Early or limited evidence

Women with emotional symptoms of PMS.

## What they did

The author developed a four-part model based on optimism-pessimism theory to help women with emotional PMS symptoms change their thinking patterns.

## What they found

The model proposes that pessimistic thinking patterns during PMS are similar to thinking patterns in depression. If women could shift their thinking to be more optimistic, this might reduce their premenstrual emotional stress and distress. The model is designed to be used within a ten minute consultation so health professionals can help women with PMS.

## What it means for you

This is a theoretical model suggesting that how you think during PMS may be something you can change. It could be useful for women with emotional PMS symptoms to work with a therapist or health professional on thinking patterns. This is a proposed model, not a study testing whether it actually works.

4

parts of the model

10

minute consultation window

## About the study

Original title T08-O-16 A new model to address the emotional side-effects of premenstrual syndrome Authors Susan Quilliam Journal Sexologies Year 2008 Study design Study What was tested A four-part model based on optimism-pessimism theory designed for use in brief consultations. Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/s1158-1360(08)72817-2](https://doi.org/10.1016/s1158-1360(08)72817-2)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)

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