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Continue reading →: My Daily Supplements I’ve Started Taking for PMDD ReliefCaitlin shares her daily supplement routine aimed at balancing mood and energy, including calcium, B6, ashwagandha, and more.
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Continue reading →: Understanding PMDD: Tracking Cycles and SymptomsCaitlin reports tracking her cycles and experiencing notable changes three days post-ovulation, such as a high resting heart rate and increased stress levels. Despite feeling irritable and some physical tension, she is managing her fatigue better than before, attributing her energy to supplements, and confronting PMDD with resilience.
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Continue reading →: Navigating PMDD: Hoping for a Better Luteal PhaseAh, the luteal phase…my old nemesis. Like clockwork it swoops in every month bringing mood swings, exhaustion, and an unshakable sense of doom….you know, the usual…and according to my calculations (phone app) this is the beginning days of Luteal. This time feels different though…instead of bracing for the hormonal apocalypse…having…
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Continue reading →: PMDD and Its Impact on ConfidenceI’m 36 and just when I feel I finally have my life coming back together from an…episode?…PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) knocks me down so hard that it feels impossible to get back up. The worst part? The world still doesn’t seem to understand. PMDD isn’t “just PMS.” It’s not being…
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Continue reading →: How PMDD Made Quitting Coffee EasyEight days ago, I decided to quit coffee cold turkey. I was fully prepared for the legendary withdrawal….headaches, brain fog, the sudden urge to fight a barista in the street…..but I realized PMDD showed up like, “Oh, sweetie! Bless your Heart!” I was too busy drowning in hormone-fueled misery to…
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Continue reading →: Hesitant Help with PMDD: Finding the Right SolutionI had my first appointment with a new OBGYN last Friday. I know his advice is right but I had my mind so confident in one way but now I am back to feeling a little lost again. A little backstory….after my youngest was born in 2019 I gave birth…
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Continue reading →: Understanding PMDD: Breaking the StigmaThe author shares their personal struggles with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), emphasizing its severe impact compared to typical PMS. Despite seeking help for anxiety and depression, PMDD remains underrecognized and misunderstood. The narrative advocates for awareness, self-advocacy, and community support for those suffering from this debilitating condition.
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 