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 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 […]
