“No more shame! No more fear! No more self-doubt!” After 10 years of coping with my depression, past trauma and alcohol addiction, it is time to come forward with my story. As a sexual assault survivor and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) warrior, I am breaking the stigma associated with mental illness in hope that my wisdom will encourage others to confidently reach out for help.
Learning how to cope. The hardest four letter word you will experience when you’re a PMDD warrior. Everyone finds their own strategies to cope. These tips have helped me on my journey and I hope that they can help you too!
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) “makes my life an endless dance with depression and anxiety to the beat of my menstrual cycle,” and more.
It’s easy to lose hope, and it’s easy to give up when you’re dealing with a beast like PMDD. But, if we train ourselves to be positive and never to lose hope, we will have the coping skills needed when the hard times come.
Tips for Coping with PMDD We prepare for days like these. We try to eat, sleep, exercise, meditate, and even breathe healthy. Read More
Tips for Communication During PMDD I’m sure you all know the feeling: when the PMDD hits and it feels like your body Read More
