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title: Can learning to notice sensory changes help women with PMDD manage their symptoms?
description: In one hospitalized woman with PMDD, occupational therapy that taught her to notice sensory changes helped her feel more in control and do more daily activiti
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/case-study-awareness-of-sensory-regulation-as-an-intervention-tool-for-2024/
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Case report, 2024

# Can learning to notice sensory changes help women with PMDD manage their symptoms?

In one hospitalized woman with PMDD, occupational therapy that taught her to notice sensory changes helped her feel more in control and do more daily activities.

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Woman hospitalized for PMDD

## What they did

Doctors described one woman who was hospitalized for worsening PMDD and received occupational therapy aimed at helping her notice and manage how her senses responded to her surroundings.

## What they found

After receiving the therapy, the woman reported increased awareness of her difficulties and improved ability to manage and participate in daily activities.

## What it means for you

Sensory awareness and self-management may help women with PMDD cope better. However, much more research is needed to understand whether this helps other women.

## About the study

Original title Case Study: Awareness of Sensory Regulation as an Intervention Tool for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Authors Noa Karasik, Naor Demeter Journal The Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy Year 2024 Study design Case report What was tested Occupational therapy focused on sensory modulation and coping strategies Read the paper [doi.org/10.55134/7xcbazxk](https://doi.org/10.55134/7xcbazxk)

## Topics

[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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