Study, 2008
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.
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