My Experience With PMDD & What Helps Me

Hey guys! I know this is a little different than the type of videos I normally make, but I think that no matter who you are, if you're a human on planet earth you have at some time dealt with anxiety, depression or if you're a woman - PMS - and PMDD is an extension of PMS that can cause significant problems in one's life.
Today I'm sharing with you how PMDD affects me and the things that have truly helped me to not only cope with it but live my best life with it.
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[@NattyByNature-]

Relationships ruined, opportunities lost, money wasted. I need serious help because I can’t continue like this. I don’t want to.

[@theurelita]

i feel you. same here. it just fucking sucks.

[@giovannaregina3944]

Me too I can’t take anymore

[@kirawilliams7770]

Have you talked to a dr? I’ve been using l-theanine and vit d3

[@Asmigaikwad963]

Samee

[@yomnaabdelaziz6498]

و أنا كمان

[@TayLaThrm]

PMDD is horrific

[@alliep7288]

It’s Hell

[@stateyourthesis]

It's like being in prison for something you didn't do. 😢 drives me crazy asf, especially when I'm inconsolable

[@gosiammm6831]

Sending you love ❤ suffer as well ​@@stateyourthesis

[@meed8738]

I feel like a mental patient for like 2 wks

[@nancyliawoods]

Yes it is. 😢

[@Moonchild_89]

OMG this has literally been the biggest hindrance upon my entire life. I thought I was bipolar. I thought I was crazy but no, it’s PMDD

[@ClaudiaM-rc3zd]

Me too I was diagnosed and medicated... Now that I'm not on meds. I understand that pms is every month and for me 3 days before are the worse. Other days I'm really ok...

[@mariansmartt]

Such an educational video. I had PMS/PMDD for many years. Not much was known about it nor help available. I’m a completely new person now that I have gone thru menopause! It’s so important to so many women to have a video like this that is educational, supportive and hopeful. You did a great job!❤️❤️❤️

[@thesimplechiclife]

Thank you:) I’m glad you feel like a whole new person and yes it’s incredible how much we are affected by our hormones.

[@leul2475]

I wish my menopause to be soon.

[@ChOuafa]

You said that this horrible pain will end in menopause ?? Omg I'm so Relieved to hear that but I have to wait for long time cuz im 38 years old

[@Chronicillnessclub]

This is such a great video, I know during my pmdd days I suddenly want to make all these huge life decisions, not a good idea

[@thesimplechiclife]

Yes I’ve been there. Stay strong 💗 save those decisions :) write them down and make yourself a promise to come back to them later. The problems won’t go away in a few days, but in a few days you’ll be better equipped to deal with them. 💕

[@katiajordan_]

My PMDD has started after I went through abusive narcissistic relationships. Too much trauma messed up my hormones.

[@amandarecoveryjones8216]

Thank you ❤ My PMDD is life altering. Only relief is when my period actually starts. I hope youre doing well ❤

[@BirgitteV]

OMG I feel you girl! The "lightswitch" dicription is just too accurate. It's the same for me. Thank you for making this validating video.

[@natashalampkin366]

God please help us all 🙌🏾

[@learning2fly504]

💯 yes!! As soon as I start my period, it’s a 180 switch!

[@vidamar2882]

Everyone in my household is scared when this happens. This is tough not just for me but for my family too.

[@ednakrabapoly]

I just got diagnosed and it feels a lot better knowing there's an actual cause for what I've been dealing with. thank you for this video ❤

[@CJessieGroomPups]

I'm always praying that I can get through this. It's hard. 😢

[@belle1450]

Thank you so much for this video! I have struggled with PMDD for years now, and it seems like it has been getting worse every year. I heard that it’ll get even worse once you hit your thirties. It’s such a difficult condition to live with. Thank you for the helpful tips and for making me feel less alone 🤍😭

[@thesimplechiclife]

Yes I can vouch it definitely has gotten worse in my 30’s!! ❤️

[@lynzistringer]

I’m 100% sure I have PMDD also. And just like what you said, it feels like a major depressive episode and then after the first day (sometimes the second day for me), almost every symptom subsides and I’m okay! It does creep back in sometimes after it goes away initially, but it’s never as bad as it is right before I start bleeding. Thank you for posting this video, it helps me feel less alone here. I don’t know anyone close to me who gets it as badly as I do, and it has made me feel like I’m just too sensitive or over exaggerating how I feel. But no, you hit the nail right on the head here

[@cindy5688]

Unfortunately my extreme fatigue and social isolation during this week stops me from going to the gym. I go the other three weeks but maybe something I can do indoors like yoga would help during PMDD week for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rdwrer1331]

Exercise DVDs have been my lifeline. They're happy and smiling and sometimes I feel like they help lift me up and I can laugh and smile with them. There are for sure a few days a month I don't smile with them cuz life is SO impossible with pmdd but I PUSH THROUGH and tell myself to keep moving keep moving.

[@JabouJ.]

I’ve found nature walks or sitting in the park/sun is helpful if I can muster up the energy to get out the door

[@ConJesusenelCamino]

Also, there are many KZbin videos for workout at home. The lazy girl workout is great 🎉 you should check it out.

[@ashmacbrid6056]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have struggled with anxiety and depression all my life. You have given me inspiration for self care that will help augment what my medication does for me.

[@annacrim2103]

Wow! I’m dealing with this literally right now. Your video helped me a lot and has given me hope. Thank you for this!!❤❤❤

[@elcs1003]

I'm glad I found this video! Now I feel less lonely

[@chelseamoon6978]

I love that you made this video! I have struggled with extremely difficult PMS in the past and it can honestly be almost debilitating at times. I’m glad you’re speaking out on this issue and offering helpful tips to cope. ❤️❤️❤️

[@thesimplechiclife]

thank you 💗 Yes it an be debilitating 100%.

[@zellinasasusakufan]

I love how you explained why you're not in camera, and your explanations are on point. Thank you❤

[@shirleygresham3251]

Your voice is so comforting might I add!!

[@thesimplechiclife]

Thank you:) 💕

[@Nuhiswifey]

Thank you for this every time whenever I feel depressed have anxiety I wanna leave my marriage and leave everyone or just die I’m glad I find this community 💖🥺

[@r.w3056]

I was the same way until I started talking Paxil. It helped almost immediately. Ask your Dr about it. It actually saved my marriage. I was so miserable I was planning on leaving my husband because all I wanted to do was be by myself. Paxil completely changed all that and I did a 180. Good luck

[@RosalynCharles-g1v]

I appreciate you so much for making this video for us ladies with PMDD. We have so many similarities and it’s nice to not be alone in this.

[@shanlouise7634]

I have been suffering from extreme PMDD for 4 years now and It has gotten so much worse and I felt like two seperate people. I have researched everything into PMDD and nothing has made me feel better. After watching this video I feel so uplifted and it has put so simply on things we can do. When you mentioned about not scheduling important things and not making plans during when you dont feel so good do you have any tips on how to avoid having to justify yourself to people and not getting guilty for saying no to people especilly close family, in laws, friends and work? Thank you for this video I have learnt so much

[@twinkytobar7509]

Very good point, many times I have felt the need to say I'm in my period, please leave me alone, with out feeling the others will feel rejected

[@ramonarassi]

Diet and prayyyy✝️

[@r.w3056]

Me too, exactly. Except with me I would be so so angry and mad at everyone and everything. I had to have a hysterectomy last summer keeping my ovaries and I have to say that my PMDD disappeared. I am so grateful. But I heard that Paxil can be taken for a week or two before your period to help. I have taken Paxil for anxiety and it works wonders for me.

[@lululestat]

I have PMDD it’s a nightmare and I’m 40 YO I’ve noticed it gets even worse with age I suffer immensely 😢😢

[@natashalampkin366]

I’m 41 this shit is crazy

[@samanthajeffers9339]

I suspect I have PMDD because right before my period I tend to get suicidal and don’t want to go on/become very hateful and grumpy. Its crazy how being proactive firing that week might just help. Thanks for the video

[@anonanon1344]

Thank you for making this video. I feel so seen by this, and also the tips are actually stuff that sounds like it would help, from someone who clearly knows what it’s actually like living with this hideous condition

[@NorthernScentsAlaska]

I loved this video! I feel the same way about Alcohol! When i started working out and doing hot yoga regularly i started to hate the feeling Alcohol gave me.

[@thesimplechiclife]

Absolutely. These days I can tolerate a couple ounces of a nice dry white wine as an occasional thing but I wouldn’t want any more than that or on a regular basis.

[@ramonarassi]

No yoga ❌ only sport diet and prayyy✝️

[@thelifewithbee]

This was very helpful. I think I may be dealing with it as well, I didn’t know about PMDD at all

[@thesimplechiclife]

no problem! Thank you for watching :)

[@Jassxbe1]

Oh am sorry to hear that you have to deal with this! We missed you and yes I totally agree about exercising sooo much good for your mood even 15 or 30 minutes walk can help! If you can’t go to gym 🌸💜

[@thesimplechiclife]

Thank you so much!

[@RachelDee]

I do have a formal diagnosis. Yeah, basically, it affects day to day life (during that time) SO much more. Get a good psychiatrist if yall think you might have it. And work on regulating the basics (exercise, diet, and sleep).

[@pinkfabulous248]

Great video. Much needed as some people don’t understand Pms let alone the extreme version. 🌸

[@BernerVRshow]

This is the best video about PMDD ever.

[@EloTheCurious]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m grateful to have the awareness, and more reason to do what is best for me.

[@quin0392]

Thank you for sharing. So glad I'm not alone in this. ❤ One thing that is life changing for my PMDD is a supplement called Jubilance. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with PMDD.

[@elizabethsummermeado]

Do you take intermittently or every day?

[@quin0392]

@elizabethsummermeado I take it every day.

[@miscellaneous7151]

Great video! I would love to see a follow-up on your experience with antidepressants.

[@Alf258]

it's so severe it affects my career 😢

[@ZizelleGreenberg]

hi! anyother woman with PMDD here and also who loves coffee and caffeine - I highly recommend trying cacao (I love the oaxican spice blend by ora cacao) because it helps sooo much with my PMDD. it has some caffeine but also energizes with theobromine which is acts like an anti represent its high in magnesium yummy and so comforting in my opinion :)

[@ZizelleGreenberg]

anti depresent*

[@StephanieD7]

I too am self diagnosed and ever since I quit taking the pill, I began logging my periods with stardust and noticed how much my cycles were conflicting with my moods. Ive suffered since preteen years and I’m 38 now. I’m starting to take herbal supplements and change my diet. Quitting alcohol definitely helped for sure as well!

[@blackeyedhippy]

Thank you for being brave and sharing your experience with the internet and also I'm sorry you have to deal with this especially on night shifts 😮 When you're feeling this way, I hope you have the capacity to remember that by making this video, you have helped so many people and made the world a better place 💜

[@nayohhhme]

Thank you. 💛I'm especially struggling right now and this video helps.

[@natalinastella5144]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with these conditions. I like many women, I am sure, have that in various degrees and knowing how to cope isn’t easy. If you could share more about your experience with taking antidepressant, I know I would really appreciate it a lot. Also, if perfumes were could be therapeutic and which ones. I know they help me a lot. Hugs!

[@thesimplechiclife]

Thank you so much, I definitely will! 💗

[@heathernavarro3186]

Thank you for spreading awareness on this.

[@dancearena]

Please do a video about your experience with anti depressants. Thank you for creating this one.

[@Nectarine333]

Never knew you had PMDD too! Thank you for this video

[@evolvewithgenamarie663]

Thank you very relatable 🌹 I'm the same way when it comes to workload via career too much is too hard on the mind and body. And those 40hr weeks are too much for me.

[@sbtnltd8396]

Thank you for raising awareness 💖🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️💖 more awareness will genuinely save lives, keep going u r doing so much xxxxxxxxxx lets look out for our young girls and each other and try to use this horrible experiences to maybe help others not suffer so much through this 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Runningformylife1983]

If you think your PMDD is bad wait till peri menopause and then menopause youll wish you never woke up. Im dreadming my menopause as im so bad on my pmdd atm i honestly fear for my life

[@JJBuritt-yx1hj]

Sorry to hear this, wishing you some better days! Hopefully you will feel some reprieve after menopause as some others with PMDD have found.

[@Ngozi_Nzuri]

Oh wow! This video is needed! 🙏🙏🙏

[@elainecrawford6891]

Excellent, excellent video... thank you so much for sharing your experiences. 👍❤👍

[@snehashrestha8341]

Thank you for sharing, i have literally taken notes

[@savanahb3637]

mine doesnt go away during my period but does after?

[@carolinegjervoldstad823]

❤❤❤ pms is sometimes difficult. Loved that you made this video about your self. I know life is not easy, but when we grow we can do that change that we need in our life. I am thankful that I don’t have pms that hard, but my heart goes to you 🙏🏻❤️ and I am happy that you can do that change in plans when the hard time comes.

[@thesimplechiclife]

Thank you! 💗

[@shardaycota9164]

I LOOOOOVE this video !!!especially the diet and food information 🙏

[@thesimplechiclife]

Thank you:)

[@lisaantwi5190]

Thanks a lot for this, it’s so relatable, planning around this helps, except when you’ve got OSCEs that week 😢

[@sharonbotley5511]

Just wanted to say thanks for making this video ! ❤ Currently here now but know it’ll be back to normal soon 😅

[@clairespin]

Thank you for such a thoughtful video💗

[@Nina_80]

Your awesome Ilythia 🤸🏻‍♀️🙂

[@nosatamem3489]

I am having my worst time now . I want to get better

[@VanessaTA7]

Thank you so much for making this video. I feel motivated to restart a few things.

[@xXJesuslovesyouXx]

Thank you for this video, you are not alone and apparently I'm not either ❤ This helped so much ❤

[@soob799]

This video really helped me :) It is so relaxing and helping💕 Thank you so much! After watching this video I subscribed you :) Thank you for sharing your experinece and advice 🥰

[@thesimplechiclife]

Awe thank you so much. I’m glad that it could help!!! Even if it helps one person that’s all I need to know it was worth it to make. 💗

[@Jassxbe1]

I am a coffee lover as well ☕️☕️🌸

[@meganthebritishcatmom]

I just started taking a Chasteberry supplement. Hoping it helps with my irritability this month! I also am making sure to take a god quality multivitamin as well.

[@christomas7948]

Does anyone find that certain external circumstance can trigger there PMDD?

[@coppelxia]

This video might have saved my life thank you

[@drfareehafatima]

I can't focus on client work. don't even wanna do it. wanna almost break up for no reason . I need help

[@juliepringle2578]

Love this video self care that is what I’m working on myself now

[@elizabethsummermeado]

Thid is me!!!!! Wow, thank you for video!!!

[@bananza2023]

thank you so much.

[@sdnshr9877]

This is so reaffirming, thank you :)

[@robynsmith2709]

Did you feel like your symptoms got better after you had children?

[@ancicka]

thank you for this video!! 🫶🏻

[@Lamideelizabeth]

Thanks so much for sharing - I can definitely relate 🤍

[@TheTintin1982100]

Thanks for sharing 💙

[@KM-ic3qn]

Thank you! I need to hear this information!

[@laurenjo369]

Thankyou this is really helpful.

[@AmyFMcCready]

Very comforting video, thanks!

[@46safrow]

I got diagnosed today. The guilt and shame is unbearable.

[@umachidambaram2853]

Thank you ❤

[@anushkajain9842]

The management for pmdd is ocp's and SSRI, this is the mecical treatment .

[@ConJesusenelCamino]

Thank you for encouraging video. I’ve a question. How you deal with small children at home on those days? What do you plan or don’t plan?. There are things you can avoid as being with them (they mostly with me at home) and we don’t have family close by to help. Any tips?

[@rdwrer1331]

Brainrehabclinic with Dr. John D Hatch

[@Huyen.L]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@nahidaislam6729]

Before my period, I will cry a lot, or I will get mad without any reason. I just can’t help it. My husband doesn’t like it & will say you should know how to handle your emotions. He doesn’t help me, he will make me feel worse 😢

[@rdwrer1331]

Mine too. He is passive aggressive covert narcissist. Do not rely on him...he does not get it. Louise Hay has been my life line.

[@sarahroberts2952]

Did you end up doing a video on the medication you took temporarily? I would like to hear that.

[@eyecue9035]

You nailed it .

[@lookingupwithwonder]

Very sound advice.

[@caitlinbrown5792]

Thank you so much for this video. Yes please could you share more info around when you started taking the medication. Ive been prescribed anti-depressants but haven't taken them yet

[@hanfazerin8560]

i m going through it ryt now.

[@HaleyGarcia-h1e]

I lost my friends..

[@mimiprier4580]

So helpful, thank you for your honesty. I am wondering which antidepressant you took?

[@denisepimentel589]

PMS is bad enough..

[@DanaCristianaAgent]

Has this changed since having your child or not?

[@thesimplechiclife]

I had a quite dysfunctional past from about age 8 to ... I guess 20 ish years old was when things began to improve for me, alot of family dynamics etc - so I have always struggled to some extent with mental health issues. I had post partum depression with both children and my mental health is significantly better now than it was years ago. It's just that PMDD that remains. I am not sure if I had it before childbirth 💗 Because things were generally tough at those times in my life.

[@AmandaSmith-77777]

I wish my younger self was able to view this video

[@amandavelasquez9782]

That's how I feel 1 day before almost every month or even worse

[@colombari29]

Thank you, thank yoi, thank you!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖

[@isabellapassannante7025]

thank you very much for this info I also suffer from pmdd ❤️ I wanted to ask you if there are days when it is better to train/go to the gym and others where it is not

[@thesimplechiclife]

Honestly, sometimes it’s the most painful thing and so hard to do depending on the day and current life circumstances. But I always feel better even if I get just 15 to 20 mins of a workout in. But I know there will be days when I just can’t get myself there, so I try to go consistently during my good days:)

[@bevganley3492]

Nothing helps pmdd believe me , only a hysterectomy can resolve it but even that sends you straight into full blown menopause, I’m 55 had pmdd since age 16 had pmdd 35 years , believe me I know my stuff, I’m in perimenopause now and literally bedridden with symptoms literally can’t function defiantly 💯 worse in peri , I cant wait for full blown menopause for pmdd to end 🤞🏼

[@giovannaregina3944]

Why can’t I be normal? Or happy? Or have a normal life. Everything sucks for me.