Welcome PMDD Warrior! In this episode, you’ll hear how I struggled as a new mom—with PTSD and PMDD—and how mindfulness helped me move from hopelessness and self-loathing to acceptance and self-compassion.
PMDD is an outsized brain response to normal menstrual-cycle hormone changes (not a hormone imbalance), and symptoms often show up in the luteal phase.
Hear how mindfulness was an important part of my PMDD self-management toolbox before helping me make peace with PMDD and love myself just as I am.
And you’ll discover how mindfulness can help you:
I’ll also get into future plans to share Mindfulness for PMDD–as a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher–with all of YOU, so we can all live better with PMDD.
FAQ
What is PMDD? PMDD is an outsized brain response to normal cycle hormone changes, with symptoms that commonly show up during luteal phase.
Can mindfulness help PMDD rage or anxiety? Mindfulness can help settle the nervous system and reduce spirals—alongside other supports in your PMDD toolbox.
Is mindfulness a substitute for medical care? No—always seek medical support when needed.
References:
IAPMD - International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
Next listens (recommended)
Episode 2: Managing PMDD Stress with Mindfulness
Episode 3: Meditation to STOP the Spiral
Episode 6: Turn that nasty self-talk around
Connect with me!
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And remember ... Stop. Take a breath. And observe.
xo
Diane
