Each month, one week prior to the onset of her menstrual cycle, Melissa experiences mood swings, sudden tearfulness, feelings of hopelessness, irritability and negative thoughts about herself. These symptoms cause significant impairment in her functioning and lessen in severity within a few days following the onset of menses. Melissa is likely to be diagnosed with _____________.
A) dysthymic disorder
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) cyclothymic disorder
D) bipolar II disorder

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Melissa's symptoms are characteristic of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is a mood disorder that occurs in women during the premenstrual phase of their menstrual cycle. This disorder is characterized by mood swings, irritability, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts about oneself, among other symptoms. It is important to note that premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a relatively new disorder that was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 2013.

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