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Table 1 Premenstrual symptoms screening [12]

From: Clinical correlates of women endorsing premenstrual suicidal ideation: a cross-sectional study

Have you ever had a year when most of your periods included at least one of the following symptoms in the week leading up to your period?

- feeling depressed, sad, down, blue, hopeless, worthless or guilty?

- feeling anxious, tense, or on edge?

- sudden mood swings or more sensitivity to what others say or do?

- feeling angry or irritable?

- feeling less interested in your usual activities?

- difficulty concentrating?

- feeling lethargic, tired, fatigued, or lacking in energy?

- having an increased appetite, overeating, or food cravings?

- sleeping more than usual, napping, difficulty getting out of bed, or difficulty falling or staying asleep?

- feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope, or out of control?

- physical symptoms such as breast tenderness, breast swelling, a bloated sensation, weight gain, headache, joint or muscle pain?

  1. Table 1 shows the premenstrual symptoms screening question provided to participants as part of the menstrual mood questionnaire