Episode 3: My PMDD Story

TRIGGER WARNING: this episodes contains mention of depression and suicidal thoughts.Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.Phone a helplineThese free helplines are there to help when you're feeling down or desperate.Unless it says otherwise, they're open 24 hours a day, every day.You can also call these helplines for advice if you’re worried about someone else.Samaritans Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.orgPre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder is what I got diagnosed with after 15 years of battling with my mental health. It is the reason why I became The Period PT and started The Period Pod. And whilst these are things I am very thankful for, the PMDD monster still takes over each month. In this episode I will briefly outline what this disorder means and I will share my story and how I cope with it. Links mentioned in this episode:The PMDD Collective: https://www.thepmddcollective.com/The International Association for Pre Menstrual Disorders: https://iapmd.orgFind me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodptPatreon: www.patreon.com/theperiodpt