Using DBT Skill STOP For PMDD
Ericka first thought something was amiss when she was 17. Usually a bubbly, fun-loving person, about a week or so before her period, she felt horrible. She was depressed, tired, angry, with bouts of crying that sometimes took hours before she stopped. At 22 in her last year of university, during extremely stressful final exams, […]
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 Recognizing the Signs of PMDD
Isabel first came to me in October complaining about unbearable anxiety. She was in a high-profile corporate job, one that she gave upwards of 60 hours a week. Her relationship was suffering, and at times she felt like she hated her spouse. Earlier that week, she experienced a panic attack while driving – one so […]
On Emotional Regulation and PMDD
Suddenly, the SUV backed up and rammed into the car. While I should tell you I was shocked, to be honest, I felt elated. I was reminded of so many, many times I wanted to do the same when annoying and aggressive drivers were pushing me to do something, triggering an anxious reaction. The car […]
