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 […]
A Personal Journey with PMDD: Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
(Readers: this is my most personal story to date. I’m sharing this in the hopes that it helps). I hit rock bottom on an ordinary day in October. It was an average morning: I had dropped my kids off at school before walking to the office. While sipping my morning coffee, I felt a heaviness […]
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 […]
