Have you ever felt like your mood suddenly shifts dramatically right before your period, leaving you adrift in turbulent emotional waters that seem impossibly vast when you're in the midst of[...]
Have you ever felt like your mood suddenly shifts dramatically right before your period, leaving you adrift in turbulent emotional waters that seem impossibly vast when you're in the midst of[...]
When the monthly storm of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) casts its cloud over you, it can feel like your body and mind are conspiring against you. That emotional and physical rollercoa[...]
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is not just "bad PMS" — it's a complex hormonal experience that can completely derail your life. And while medications and therapy can be helpful, what you do[...]
We need to talk about PMDD. That darkness that makes 3-8% of us feel like we're losing our minds for up to two weeks every month1. If you're nodding along, you know exactly what I'm talking[...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can create a challenging combination during darker months. Research shows that 46% of individuals with SAD also exp[...]
For 17 years, I lived in a cycle of confusion and despair. Every two weeks, like clockwork, my life would crumble around me. I'd spend the next two weeks carefully rebuilding everything – my[...]
Ever notice how your negative thoughts or inner critic get particularly loud during certain times of your cycle? Those persistent negative thoughts aren't just in your head - they're a real ph[...]
Here at Her Mood Mentor, we stay on top of the latest research on treating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). The two treatments in Western medicine for PMDD are (1) SSRIs or antidepressa[...]
WHAT IS PMDD? Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a chronic and cyclical, reproductive mood disorder. Symptoms of PMDD present 7-14 days before menstruation during the premenstrual or[...]