Winter Blahs Hurting PMDD? Here’s 7 Things to Help
If you live in Canada, particularly Ontario, you’ve been inundated with snow these days. It’s one of the coldest, snowiest Februarys in recent memory, and while lovely for those of us who love to ski or snowshoe, it can wreak havoc on those of us with PMDD. In case you need a reminder, Premenstrual Dysphoric […]
Navigating PMDD During University Finals
It’s finals week. Empty coffee cups stack up, and deadlines feel like they’re piling on top of me. For most students, this is already a stressful time—papers to write, exams to cram for, and an overwhelming pressure to perform. But for women with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), like myself, finals can feel even more intense […]
On Imposter Syndrome
Last Friday, I received a big promotion and a raise. The role, one that I have been yearning for my whole career, places me at a highly respected level in my field. The news should have had me dancing.
On Coping with Burnout
My client Julia* confided recently how tired and irritable she’s feeling all the time. Her toddler’s sleep schedule is disrupted thanks to a recent cold, and combined with the demands of hockey and gymnastics from her two older children, she “just can’t catch my breath.” In addition to working full time, in her downtime, she’s […]
