PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), is a b****. If you suffer from this disorder you know what it’s like to live with a dark cloud over your head for 10-20 days out of the month. Imagine PMS’ evil twin, that’s PMDD, as if PMS isn’t bad enough… if you don’t suffer from PMDD, but know someone tha

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PMDD = premenstrual dysphoric disorder. PMDD is a severe cluster of symptoms that starts prior to a woman’s period (usually 10-14 days rather than the typical 5-7 days for PMS). We don’t know what causes PMDD, but it is suspected that histamine and GABA receptor issues may be at play. Some w

I was suppose to report to work on December 30th. I was excited to make holiday pay and celebrate NYE in downtown St. Louis. That was until a tsunami of anxiety came over me that started the night before I was supposed to report. I thought I could sleep it off. I woke up the next morning and it was

PMDD is unfair to the people who live with it, and also to the people who love them. To every person who has ever carried the heavy weight they never asked for because someone they care about was in crisis... you are seen, respected and you are valued. PMDD doesn't just touch the person experi

Some books are easier to listen than read and so I am trying to do a chapter each time I walk. PMDD is something very important to me as it was not long ago I was silently struggling the weeks leading up to my period with no idea why. Learning about this condition felt like a weight lifted off my s

I used to think I was just sensitive around my period, but the emotional crash (and the energy/fatigue crash) I get every month feels way too intense to be “normal.” I get upset out of nowhere, cry constantly, and feel totally hopeless in the days leading up to my cycle. It’s like I lose touch w

PMDD is not just bad PMS—it’s a debilitating condition. Here’s what may help: Exercise: I know it seems basic, but daily exercise has been shown to improve PMDD symptoms. Saffron 30 mg daily (check out Radiant Mind from @drbrightenessentials ) Calcium 1200 mg daily from both diet and supp

if anyone has struggled with severe menstrual cycles, you know how long and hard the road to a diagnosis is. I went through a laparoscopic procedure to see if i had endometriosis, years of ssri’s, and birth control without finding relief. but having a diagnosis and being able to actively work to im

ADHD & PMDD Are Connected! If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD becomes unmanageable before your period, you’re not imagining it. Want access to a bonus PMDD workshop with me on June 10th (with replay)? Comment 💛WORKSHOP💛 on insta and FB. Emerging research shows that women with ADHD are significantly

ADHD in women is still misunderstood and when you add PMDD to the mix, the symptoms can feel impossible to untangle. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s ADHD, hormones, PMDD, burnout… or all of the above — this is for you. ADHD in women does NOT always look like hyper little boys. It often s

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🩷1. Weighted Blanket As a PMDD/ADHD girly, my weighted blanket helps me decompress when my emotions feel heavy. It grounds me, calms my nervous system, and even helps with the tense muscle pain that comes with stress + CPTSD. 🎀 🩷 2. KOIOS Smoothie Blender This blender has honestly been one o

It’s been a journey! But it’s all been worth it!

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is not a severe form of PMS. It is a distinct psychiatric condition affecting five to eight percent of menstruating women, caused by an abnormal brain sensitivity to allopregnanolone — a metabolite of progesterone that interacts with GABA receptors. In PMDD, hormone

I have written an article + resource guide for those that would like more information regarding PMDD. I feel like there's a huge lack of information and support for those that suffer with this diagnosis. Especially coming from someone that has been diagnosed with PMDD. if you would like to r

PMDD symptoms are serious, so it’s important to work with a mental health provider. Saffron is one of the most studied natural PMDD solutions. Clinical research shows saffron extract may help ease irritability, anxiety, mood swings, and low motivation in women with PMDD by supporting serotonin

Where are my PMDD girlies at!?!?