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Continue reading →: Finding My Balance: Starting Yaz for PMDDHey there! Just wanted to share a little life update that MIGHT help anyone else struggling with PMDD or just curious about birth control options. As we all know we are all different and not everything works for everyone and that is okay. A few weeks ago, I started taking…
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Continue reading →: It’s Okay to Be Okay … PMDD Can Suck It!Caitlin shares her journey with PMDD, emphasizing that feeling “okay” is valid and significant, not a sign of weakness or settling.
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Continue reading →: Navigating PMDD: Embracing Self-Care During Tough TimesHey everyone, It’s been a few days since my last post and if I’m being honest I wasn’t expecting this break to happen. But sometimes especially life navigating PMDD has a way of reminding me that I’m not always in control even when I think I am. So, here it…
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Continue reading →: just a little ranting todaySome days, it feels like I’m losing control of my own body. Every month like clockwork this PMDD rolls in and I can’t seem to escape. It’s not just the irritability, the mood swings, or the physical stuff…it’s this constant feeling that my body is betraying me. I’m aware of…
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Continue reading →: Figuring out PMDD and how to dealI;m writing this during my hardest days. If you’ve ever experienced Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), you know it’s not just a “bad period” … it’s a serious, often debilitating condition that can affect your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. For some, like me, it’s a silent struggle that happens each…
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Continue reading →: Insomnia and PMDD…..ANOTHER Sleepless NightCaitlin shares her battle with insomnia, anxiety, and PMDD, describing nights filled with restlessness and emotional turmoil. Despite exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed, she embraces the struggle, hoping for moments of peace before dawn.
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Continue reading →: Coping with PMDD: Increased Risks of AddictionPMDD significantly affects 5-8% of women, causing severe emotional and physical symptoms. This condition can lead to increased susceptibility to addiction, as women often self-medicate to cope with hormonal fluctuations. Seeking proper treatment is essential.
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Continue reading →: Overcoming Anxiety: Introducing intermittent Klonopin.It has been a few days since I updated but I have just been embracing the suck…which actually hasn’t sucked as much this time around so far. I had an appointment with my GP this past Tuesday and it couldn’t have been more perfect timing! My body actually started having…
PMDD is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed or just dismissed all together. Awareness can CHANGE that. The more we TALK about it then the more we break the stigma and encourage research and help others find the support they need!
No one should have to suffer in silence!
Say It LOUDER!….an awareness blog for PMDD 