PMDD - symptoms, diagnosis, and my treatment so far

I hope this reaches the right people.
Please note I’m not a doctor I’m just relaying what my doctor said.
I booked a private appt at the Bronte clinic in Chelsea
My acupuncturist www.theacupuncturistsltd.com/
Supplements I take
Evening primrose
Calcium
Magnesium
Agnus castus
Ashwaganda
Vitamin D
Resources iapmd.org/
For partners, friends to support www.mind.org.uk/information-s....

[@k.a.1760]

I know this video is old... I have no idea if anyone will ever see this comment... I have never felt so understood, never identified with so much, never have agreed with every single thing you've said... More people need to speak about this... We are not crazy, we are not attention seeking, this is real to us! Every single thing hit home sooooo hard...

[@clarecolton1423]

This has been my whole life and not many if any people understand this condition, even now nearly 6 years post menopausal I still struggle and now waiting for my referral to see a hormone specialist, I have researched this for many years, and I believe the best treatment is removing the ovaries, but noone will listen or help, I'm hoping the next set of specialists get it 🙏🙏

[@ellie1597]

“PMDD is to PMS what a migraine is to a headache” that is such a good way to describe it! If someone has never had a migraine they would likely think it’s just like a headache, but it’s completely different, and the same goes with someone who’s never experienced pmdd. Thank you so much for speaking out about this. It’s shocking how few people have even heard of it, never mind take it seriously! ❤️

[@ciaraskeleton]

For 2 weeks before my period, my mind just changes. Its as if im a functional person for half of my cycle and then totally non functional for the other half. I want to end my life when im like this, and its the only time i have such dark feelings and thoughts. I go from being a positive person, full of energy and creativity, always laughing to a person who cannot see anything positive in life. I cant socialise, i cant watch tv, nothing brings me joy or fulfillment during these times. All i can do is at best go for a solo walk and at worst lie in bed in the dark with earplugs in. I feel like a failure, everything feels 'wrong' like you said, the world twists and warps and sometimes disappears to the point where you cant..see it at all. It feels like you are totally alone, no matter what anyone says or does or how much you rationally 'know' that youre loved. It just makes you want to hide, but when you hide you feel worse because then youre actually alone. The self hate...is horrific. I grew up with undiagnosed Autism, and as a result struggled massively w mental health including EDs+SH. Now, even though i dont engage in the behaviours or even want to, when im in the two weeks before my period, those are the first things that flare up. Then comes all of the shame because you really dont want to do those things! Mine can and does manifest in full scale OCD, the obsessions and the horrific thoughts that are SO far from you as a person easily consume you when youre already in that pmdd headspace. I searched for this video because i wasnt sure if thats what id been experiencing, but as i listen to you speak im positive. Itd been suggested to me by my keyworker (shes great) as pmdd often comes along with being an Autistic person. Isnt it insane how much of a mental change pmdd makes you go through? Then the day of your period, bam. Right back to normal, you forget how bad you felt, til next time. Youre not crazy, i suspect that a lot more women are experiencing this but just dont know how to explain or what to call it. Plus all of the generations of women just being told to get on with it. All that helps for me is to exercise just a little bit for a boost of happy chemicals. To have naps. To tell myself that im allowed to feel this way and give myself time. Remind myself that there are thousands of us out here suffering ❤

[@wingberry123]

Same! Honestly, the week before my period, I want to hide from the world. The worst thing is I'm a Teacher, a public job, where I have to be in front of people. I used to work in an office, but I have no choice because I work in a country where I don't speak the language well. So, I'm stuck with teaching English. Sometimes, I fantasise about having a job where I don't have to deal with people because it gets so overwhelming.

[@jessie9539]

It feels like I wrote this comment myself. It’s exhausting

[@ellienorman9051]

It’s so funny aswell how with pmdd we can tell what a normal level of anxiety or downness, as we obviously may feel it in our everyday lives, but when it gets to pmdd time we know that the levels of symptoms we experience are so extremely far from normal. So when people tell that “everyone experiences a bit of anxiety/depression/irritability” WE KNOW, but we can tell the difference between that and the extremes of pmdd

[@marieljuarez79]

Praying we can all find a cure to PMDD 🙏 This really ruins our life’s and we hurt the people we care about and damage ourselves.

[@aire91]

I was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on anti psychotics, my GP also put me on birth control at the same time....this led to me being hospilitzed for psychosis and suicidal ideation. It was the scariest thing of my life and took months for me to stabalize. I lost my job, housing, and had to rehome my dog. All because PMDD is so understudied. I still suffer through my symptoms but things have gotten a lot better. I have gotten more help on the internet than in any doctors office. Thank you for sharing your story and tips, it really helps. I'm going to try all of these supplements

[@Alisha_Nicole]

I am so sorry you had to go through that for I thought I was bi-polar for a long time. I too have found so much information on the Internet and feel better watching these videos and reading the comments. I don't feel so alone anymore. God bless you and glad to hear you're doing much better 🎉 may I ask what helps for you in terms of any treatment? Do you take any SSRI or birth control? I too will start taking supplements. Thank you

[@JolienNathalie]

PMDD is the reason I started taking medication to manage my mood. I couldn’t bare the thought of being miserable half of my cycle - it was so awful because I just wasn’t myself at all. Good luck Sophie ❤

[@iuliagheban313]

Has it worked for you?

[@cherylinesia3854]

Do you only take it before your premenstrual week? Or even on normal days? Does it work?

[@Helium333-pj2jt]

what medication?

[@MegaBella1985]

Hi Sophie- thank you so much for sharing this- I have had PMDD for 10 years and it feels so alone when I’m going through it- no one seems to understand as much as people try to help. Being married and having kids has been really challenging because half the time I want to give up being a mom and a wife- thank God I haven’t but it definitely triggers it really bad:(

[@itsSophieMilner]

Ahhh angel I’m so sorry to hear that I can only imagine how much more challenging it would be dealing with this and raising a family!! So much love to you xx

[@Lovepeace45]

I get you I’m in the same boat 😢

[@amandapritchard909]

Thank you so much for being so open and vulnerable! You elaborated it so beautifully well! This is 100% what happens in our brain. It’s almost pure torture bc it’s like the truth and fiction is fighting against each other and we just can’t get a hold of the reality to ground us. I fight taking an SSRI on the 2nd half of my cycle bc well, I haven’t accepted that it is what I have to do! I keep thinking no I can be talk myself through this, I can exercise through it, positive affirmations, etc.

[@lidiaponce3769]

I’ve been doing a lot research bc I have PMDD as well and a lot of different women have said that Ashwagandha Pills, Vitex Chasteberry Pills, Moon Juice Súper You Pills and Taurine Pills has helped them. If you don’t want to take birthcontrol or antidepressant’s like myself, you guys should try these different options & maybe one of them will help you. good luck everyone, we got this!!!! 🧡

[@iuliagheban313]

Thanks so much for sharing. Are you taking the antidepressants on cycles or all month. I’m curious about withdrawals when cycling

[@breevestal]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve ruined so many relationships due to this and never understood why I couldn’t control my emotions 1/2 the month. It has been life changing putting a name to it.

[@JenniferWilliams-vw6xh]

To now that I'm 48 wish that I would have had help for this years ago. I am now going 5 months sometimes between cycles and realize how level I am during those times I only have one ovary so my symptoms were about every 6 weeks or so for me because my hormones didn't fluctuate when I did not ovulate. I tend to ovulate every other month so that's when things get really bad for me. I went 5 months with no periods thought thank God this is over and in the spring they returned again

[@JenniferWilliams-vw6xh]

Yep.. you feel trapped anxiety is high you become insecure because progesterone drops so low so fast fast

[@zoester101]

thank you so so much for sharing this, i learned about PMDD literally 24 hours ago and learning of this has changed my life. i've already reached out to specialists for consultations. THANK YOU!!

[@carricos86]

I'm 37 and just finally figured out that I have this. All this time I thought I had severe mood issues and was just a shitty, angry, irritable person. But of course I would only feel like that half the time, the other half I would feel fine. I would have tons of motivation and excitement to start projects but would lose all interest a week or so later and never finish anything. It always makes me sweaty, hot, angry, irritable, confused, floaty feeling, hungry, and sometimes like I'm losing my mind the week or two leading up to it. Some months I get the doomed, depressed feeling but mostly for me its anger and confusion. Then I feel embarrassed and ashamed for lasing out and being so angry, it's such a shitty cycle!

[@Stardust-uc4lr]

I feel you! I feel the same. Keep strong ❤️💪🏻

[@samanthapaige7941]

THANK YOU. I feel so seen and don’t feel so alone.

[@BadLucifugous]

Thanks for making this video, as a partner of a girl that has PMDD, it has been so important and informative for me, to understand her mentality, and what may or may not help in how I try and help her out. It has been a real boundary in our relationship, and she hates talking about it, so thank you.

[@itsSophieMilner]

I’m so so glad this was helpful for you and so glad you’ve taken the time to watch it! (I know it’s long!) not many partners are as supportive as you are for doing this, so praise to you. I know it can be a challenge and to know people out there have the kindness, compassion and patience to understand something so tough is really nice to know!

[@BadLucifugous]

@itsSophieMilner thanks for the reply Sophie, and thanks for the encouragement. It's actually such an issue that I have felt and often do feel so isolated because of how cold she is when she's going through PMDD. Your video and another has totally changed how I visualise this, and be able to help her through it and keep myself sane. I can imagine most partners wouldn't power through and continue the relationship, regarding it as part of their personality or something else. Seeing it as an unwilled and unintentional aspect that has to be managed and often can't be controlled, is a game changer for me And evokes a lot more sympathy from me.

[@brittanyhopkins2655]

Thank you for the video! Makes us all feel better to open up about it!

[@Hs-vw5qc]

I can't thank you enough for making this video.

[@clarasmith5717]

I think I'm going to have to give you a virtual hug. So honest! And I relate to this so much. Really nice to know I'm not alone x

[@ireneesperante8137]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with all of us! I thought I was the only one going through something like this… Now I feel encouraged to bring it up for the first time to my doctor and try find a solution! ❤ xx

[@zdhvocals9405]

I’m so glad I’ve found this video. I have pmdd & im struggling so badly right now! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@maddiemover5894]

So glad you spoke up about this, it can really damage your life 😢 I’ve been struggling with this for years but only just realised what it is. Sending love to you ❤

[@laurahelen4828]

I relate 100% with your story. Thank you for sharing and making this very isolating condition less lonely xx

[@m.5658]

Thank you for posting this. There needs to be more awareness.

[@8842danielle]

Thank you. Thank you for your video. This video took me from suffering a horrible day to understanding and remembering who I am. All I can say is thank you for being honest. You’re and angel

[@KatherineHesami]

You have no idea how much this helped me. Thank you for being vulnerable ❤️

[@Neeneex3]

Thank you so much for your transparency and sharing such a vulnerable experience. You are so brave and you are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for helping me not feel alone in this but I really wish no woman ever has to go through this 😔

[@lady3219]

You are sooo pretty sister outwardly and I am sure it’s the same inward and I am so sorry that you went through such difficult time when you were a teenager and your youth☹️ big hugs for you❤

[@itskatrinag]

Thank you for sharing this ❤ you're not alone and there are women who understand exactly what you're going through.

[@chloe-mariek2488]

I cannot express highly enough how grateful I am to you for sharing this. I relate to every single aspect of your description of PMDD and discovering you had this, versus regular PMS. I hope from the bottom of my heart that we all figure out what works for us and get to live fulfilling lives. So much love to everyone going through this. Take care of yourselves, be kind to yourselves, and stick around

[@CharlotteDevaney11]

I feel all of this, been suffering for years, sending love x

[@beaucrawley1191]

You’re so brave ❤ and you’re definitely not alone at all. I don’t have pmdd but I have had severe anxiety and panic attacks and it was horrific to other people you’re just a person crying but no one can understand the feelings and thoughts you’re having I was having intrusive thoughts and it was like I’d lost control of my mind Ive never felt so anxious I couldn’t calm down I was constantly dizzy I could barely walk my chest was so heavy I was in a+e thinking I was dying truly scary time so I have so much empathy for what you’re experiencing and hope you manage to keep you’re symptoms under control ❤ xxxx

[@sunshineandscriptures]

Thanks for sharing! The pill helped my pmdd thank goodness as it saved my life... im hoping ill be able to come off one day! Thanks so much for sharing your story

[@XxStarshipsxXMinaj]

Everything you’re saying is what I’ve been saying to people, it’s so comforting to hear someone else say these same thoughts. I’m 25 and as a grown adult woman it makes you feel like a little kid throwing a fit but every emotion is intense and you know this isn’t really how you really feel and that’s the most frustrating part. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@vernetta111]

It's so good to hear someone else talking about it I had never heard of it until today when I was diagnosed

[@carolinereid1080]

This video helped me so much and made me feel less alone - thank you so much for your bravery and courage in sharing X

[@annabelwigs]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I relate to every word. Sending you so much love

[@sara.m.a179]

you’re so strong for talking about your feelings and being vulnerable with us. i really do understand everything u said. i’m getting emotional with u because as hard as it its a relief to know that you’re not alone. 💗💗💗

[@heatherandrews871]

Sophie, you just told my story! Thank you so much for sharing yours! You truly made me feel not alone, along with a lot of good advice. God bless.

[@meredithsherwood2424]

I have been scouring this app for a video that resonates with me, and I am so relieved I found this. I feel so heard, and even though we don't know each other I feel like you've just given me a huge hug. PMDD has been the most debilitating thing I've ever experienced, and it tormented me for years before I was finally diagnosed correctly. It's so hard to make people understand, because they just see it as PMS and oh it can't be that bad right? You explained everything so well and I wish I could send this video to everyone I know. Will def be forcing my bf to watch this with me haha. Relationships are so hard with PMDD. Thank you so much

[@jbaccouche1451]

Needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing your story ❤ your video is helping me prepare to share information with my family about my new diagnosis.

[@emilyfrancis7977]

Thank you so much Sophie for talking about your experience with this! I have PMDD too and I just got diagnosed in September… 14 years after my first episode! I’ve just started medication and my life’s starting to make sense. Wishing you all the best in your healing journey 💓

[@nadialeeabu]

thank you for sharing. I just learned about PMDD this morning when my therapist diagnosed me. I am 25 years old and have literally never heard of it. I feel seen by your video and really appreciate you sharing your experience.

[@michelledillard10]

Thank you so much for your bravery in sharing your story and experience. You are so beautiful inside and out! And you’re going to help a lot of people with this video.

[@amlxo444]

thank you soooo so much for sharing this! 💗

[@Aaaymee]

Thank you for sharing sweetheart. I relate to all of your symptoms. I really hope you are still managing them. Take care ❤‍🩹

[@Hammmmm859]

Thanks so much for sharing! Feel this so much ❤

[@amylaughton5163]

Thinking I have PMDD and stumbled across this video. It was soooooo helpful. Thank you so much. Hope you are ok ❤

[@moringaottawa]

I'm new to your channel and already enjoying ❤ love to see more women expressing their experiences with pmdd

[@SuperJaJaBaby]

Watching this has helped to alleviate me somewhat, and given me direction to get checked out by the OBGYN 😢 I knows something was wrong and there was a pattern. Thank you for this video ❤

[@Teatimewithtasneem]

😭😭😭😭😭 idk if im relieved that there is a reason i feel the way i feel or even more stressed and angry that this is actually a real issue that no one talks about and chalk it up to “crazy” 😭 I had started taking Flo and noticed a huge improvement not entirely and I still spiral sometimes like every other month what not but thank you for sharing 😭🙏🏼 im literally crying with you because I relate HARD 😭

[@embriembracee]

The hallucination and the parts where you felt obsessive thoughts is exactly what I've been going through. I've been off BC for six months because I was tired of the side effects and when I go through these stages I feel desperate for any solution to the point of trying it again. but I keep reminding myself that I quit it for a reason and learning my body is helping. I recently started taking a DIM supplement that helps much. but yes the days before the period are so rough mentally. The physical pain is worse for me during ovulation

[@_-lydia-_8175]

Same xx

[@jelenadavydenko3906]

Going through the same thing❤

[@Kae-23]

For years I thought I just had depression and anxiety then learned PMDD explained a lot of what I was going through with my new therapist. This video is so helpful thank you !

[@CeciJayo]

🙋🏻‍♀😭 🙋🏻‍♀😭 🙋🏻‍♀😭 I FEEL SEEN! Thank you so much for making this video. I agree with every second of it. Crazy to see how similar the experiences of different women around the world can be...

[@mahbee5234]

Thank you so much for speaking for all of us here, living with PMDD (not pms, PMDD) Cheers to our supportive men as well!! Would like to know about the frequency of your acupuncture sessions, related to your cycle. Be well !!

[@multisync7678]

😢 making me cry i feel you !!

[@leighmarshall2367]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I really appreciate what you said about using ICE I’ve never heard that before but something I have been doing is cold showers to snap myself out of my thoughts. Or an ice facial I was doing these routines without anyone telling me because it just felt like it was needed. I come from a place where mental health is looked down on and I’m so glad I found these coping skills. I have ADHD and PMDD which really make me feel out of control and then severe regret and shame and embarrassment. I still need a lot of help coping with those feelings. If anyone has any tips please feel free to share 💫

[@lillybundy89]

I have struggled for years. I have been back and forth to the doctors, group therapy, anti depressants. But I know it’s all down to my period, I just get put down as being a ‘crazy person’. I feel I’m asking to much at the doctors… but I am so angry, I binge eat, I’m unpredictable, sad, it’s like I have ocd, I just feel awful about myself. It’s awful. People walk on egg shells around me. ‘It’s just a period’. My mums offered to come with me this time… thankyou for this video. I’m going back to see a female doctor. I’m not depressants I don’t have anxiety. I just get fobbed off. I cry to my mum just like you every month… I go for happy lilly to a person I don’t even know… I’m so glad I’m not alone

[@MissBexilou]

You have described how I feel exactly 😢the self harming and all of it. I’ve just been prescribed setroline to try and I’m to scared to try it. The overthinking is absolutely awful. I’ve just ordered Calcium as I already have vitamin d, magnesium and iron. I really don’t want the anti depressants. I have about 10 days of feeling awful like you… the rest of the month I feel normal. Thank you for your video, it really helps other people understand that they are not alone xx

[@Chronicillnessclub]

Oh my god i'm so sorry you were gaslit by your doctor like that, I had a phone call with a male doctor and he was amazing and diagnosed me with pmdd straight away, i feel very lucky. I also got a load of blood test and they found my androgen levels are abnormal and i did an ultrasound which showed my left ovary is polycystic. I also like you only get pain on my left side during ovulation. I'll be vlogging my experience of pmdd on my channel. So glad you are feeling better this month, stay strong 💪

[@paulawilson2071]

I was sent this video from a friend and as someone who was diagnosed with PMDD in 2021 after 13 years of not knowing what was wrong, this video was so comforting to watch. I’m sorry you’ve had to go through the struggles you have. It can feel so lonely at times. Thank you for sharing ❤️‍🩹

[@lady3219]

Saaame feelings here, especially when you said no matter what they do it is not it and not enough 😣 it’s not even fair to them and us as well😢

[@tara7206]

Thank you for sharing this

[@wbd9259]

The things you're saying make so much sense to me. I also feel like the walls are closing in on me sometimes and I have to get out or otherwise I get panic, or start crying. It's very weird to go through. Because there is no external reason for it. It just you body and mind in limbo. Also the thing about rejection. I feel that a lot in the relationship with my partner. I didn't realise until you said it in your video. I could get upset about the tiniest changes of plans (and he always has good reasons) it is just like my brain is short circuiting to rejection and I get defensive and upset. I recently went to my family doctor and told him I think I might have PMMD. He was very caring and seemed to be well educated about this issue. He told me: ' You don't have to suffer'. And that kind of hit me. Because for some months I've been thinking I have to be harder on myself, I can't overreact, I have to control my emotions. And that's the thing. You can't control this, how hard you even try. You need help with it. I am just typing this away cause when I admitted to myself I might be dealing with PMDD it kind of relieved me and so made me so much more understandable of myself. And why certain things happen. I have only spoken about it with my partner. He seems to be more understandable as well with what is going on with me sometimes. He used to be frustrated with me and that would drive a wedge between us. My doctor offered me low dose of anti depressants. But I am a little scared of that. I feel like I wanna try taking supplements first. Funny fact, I had been taking Vita last year. and for some reason stopped taking, because I thought it resolved my PMS symptoms. But now I am back on it with additional supplements. So fingers crossed. Hope an pray for the best. And most important. Seek the help and attention when you need it.

[@GraceO655]

Thank you for sharing your story Sophie! you're such a strong gal. You're not alone. you have all of us here💖 plus, my symptoms put me in a mood where I hate my husband's guts- no matter what he does lol but i just started taking Celexa and it has changed my entire mood!! I feel like a new woman

[@pippahammond892]

Thank you so much for opening up and sharing. This was a great video and so informative. A great book to read for ALL women is 'Period Power' by Maisie Hill.

[@mishdang8733]

I am so glad I found this video. I’ve been struggling with PMDD for a long time. I thought I was crazy why I’m this way. This video makes me feel like we I’m not alone, so thank you. 💕

[@_-lydia-_8175]

Thank you very insightful and I know how to help myself now xxx

[@amyad0rable]

thank you for making this video, i'm trying to look into pmdd for myself

[@wingberry123]

Thank you for sharing. I can relate to everything. I cried at the part when you say you hate yourself because those are my exact thoughts when I have it. The obsessive thoughts, the anxiety and depression. PMDD literally can affect my feelings towards my partner. Half of the month, I suddenly feel numb, and I don't have loving feelings towards him. I find that alcohol makes it worse. Avoid alcohol.

[@Boujeebello]

I have also found that education is much more important than the doctors gender. (I’ve had many female doctors blow me off completely saying it’s just stress). Also their specialty seems to be irrelevant. I saw a pharmacist & ophthalmologist who knew way more about birth control side effects & PMDD than my OBGYN. I’m sure this will improve over time, however it’s important to bear in mind.

[@natashaj9169]

Great video thank you

[@brooker9370]

I’ve had this for close to 20 years now and it is an absolute prison. Antidepressants don’t work for me. Doctors don’t understand or even want to understand most of the time, in my experience. Supplements do help a bit, but it is still a tremendous struggle. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Thankfully I have such an understanding partner, but I feel I don’t deserve him half the time. Thanks for this video and spreading more awareness. I’m still hoping for better and more effective treatment options in the future.

[@leapfrog_george]

PMDD is like your body punishing you for not getting pregnant. My friend with PMDD once described it like that. I hate the way my body does this to me :(

[@scarlol1800]

I’m sure being preggo effects mood even more

[@JW-qz4jl]

@@scarlol1800a lot of times people feel better being pregnant or breastfeeding than not

[@caileighphillips8885]

My PMDD disappeared while pregnant and breastfeeding

[@MyPMDDDiary]

Dear Sophie thank you so much for this video, it is so hard to communicate about PMDD and how much courage it takes to speak up. PMDD has ruled my life for many years in most part because I was so ashamed of the person I became when I was having an episode. My poor husband and kids have borne the brunt of my condition in my bad weeks, after many years my husband has said he realised that it is not just going to go away. I also suffer with Hashimotos and severe TMJ, and apparently all 3 conditions are related to the liver qi, so I am currently doing some research into this. I also just yesterday started a new channel to document 30 day diary of PMDD - I am feeling scared to do this as I won't be able to hide on my bad days, but also feeling like it will empower me. Thank you SO much for speaking up, I know how difficult that must have been for you xxx Lots of Love, Tehla Jane x

[@itsSophieMilner]

Take care of yourself my love I’m glad this could help xxx

[@emilyrussell871]

I have recently been diagnosed with PMDD and I relate to so much of what you describe. I’ve been prescribed an SSRI but after a bad experience with them previously, I’m nervous to take them again. I’m going down the supplements route, really hoping they work 🤞🏻 wishing you well on your PMDD journey 💞

[@elanaatlas7605]

SSRI didn’t work for me I needed SNRI ( Venlafaxine/ Effexor) worked best for me but it’s very individual

[@annab4402]

I have exactly the same, my mood drops twice per month and I have all other symptoms. The rest of the time I'm super happy..

[@user-vq8sf3fk4y]

Thank you!

[@chokillah]

This is EXACTLY what happens to me and it took me,e years to figure out what was happening. I believe for me it was triggered by perimenopause and since starting birth control (ocella)and a shit ton of herbs and I feel so much better but I really battled internally with that decision because I didn’t want to take anything. Truthfully the doctors I saw were so incredibly unhelpful and I learned way more on KZbin and from my traditional Chinese medicine practitioner than any other resource. Knowing that I’m not alone is one of the most comforting things during this hard time. I wish everyone love and support while we all learn more about this.

[@hugsy111]

We're the same age and I'm having issues with my cycle as well. I have PMS so I can't imagine how bad PMDD must feel. I'm so sorry! I've also been told stupid shit by ignorant male GPs. Mine put me on a pill that shortened my period for no reason then told me it was my age (I was 26). Lots of love xxx

[@marniephoenix]

I loved this video! Thank you 🤍 do you take agnus castus the last half of the cycle or throughout?

[@daynavirag5871]

This video is so good and I feel the same

[@katiejenkins4632]

I wish I had known I had this when I was young like you, your in a better position to manage it. I’m 38 now and my pregnancies was amazing no low moods it was great. Then wham straight back to pmdd afterwards, I’m having a hysterectomy at the end of this year well ovary removal mainly as this is what causes the pmdd.

[@karenbohuslav6423]

Amazing thanks for sharing I’m also have PMDD ❤

[@claragomezsanchez8210]

Thanks for sharing! I recommend taking vitex agnus castus and primrose evening oil, it has helped me a lot!!

[@nancynajm2284]

Hey Clara, do you take them the whole month or only during the luteal phase?

[@natalie9488]

I’m a small business owner suffering from this too… I relate to your video so much…😢

[@charliegracekennedy7259]

Thank you

[@staceyoliphant7785]

Pmdd has ruined my life! From being 15 years old,put on anti depressants,still on them now at 41years old. I have tried everything to try and cure this. Im struggling to write this now because of crazy brain fog! Everything you say is 💯 accurate.

[@JuneJune-bi9zh]

I get the same thing! Hallucinating, the shaky vision but I also see demon faces very briefly I can just be doing whatever then I see a face. People say I’m dramatic and push through I seriously worry of hurting someone one day or myself

[@jenniferpalmer4408]

Dealing with this as a mom of 3 has been the biggest challenge of my life. I’m about to wean my littlest from breastfeeding. I am praying so hard it fixes me. Thankyou for sharing this. The way you describe it is insanely accurate. Like there has to be a direct cause if we’re dealing with the same exact thing… only no one’s discovered what that cause is yet 😖

[@jordandoyle374]

I feel u I’m a mum of 3 and I find it so hard. I finished breast feeding 5 months ago the break from PMDD was nice. Hope u doing well today x

[@breevestal]

I had such a hard time with this and it was when I weaned my youngest that it kicked off horrible post partum depression. It’s the fluctuation in hormones that does it. Just track your symptoms so you know what’s going on. I didn’t know I had this so it got really bad and I was almost hospitalized so you are lucky to know what it is.

[@alliep7288]

What if you don’t wean them off and just pump and dump... if that gives you PMDD relief I’d try it... I’ve suffered over half my life I’d give anything for relief. I’ve done every pills, herbs, holistic, diet, lifestyle Ecg nothing helps for ever.

[@carvedwood1953]

I think my wife might have this. Nervous to talk to her about it, but I am going to.

[@carvedwood1953]

Brave of you to put this out there like that btw. I think it will help a lot of people.

[@kristenmeisner2397]

I love the part about the male doctor having no idea what this is 😅 thanks for sharing I found this helpful. Fluoxetine has helped me a lot as well but I also would like to not rely on it.

[@cometasporelcielo]

i become an absolute paranoid, depressed monster with 10 days before my period. I can't get out of bed. I rage; i wish I could die. I think you may have just pinpointed why.

[@koroshiya_1]

I had severe PMDD (clinically diagnosed) for 7/8 years. In 2019, I got transferred to a specialist clinic in London, which started me on a treatment pathway, that completely changed my life. I no longer have PMDD and all the horrible side effects that come along with it. From my experience, the medicine and hormone treatments work very, very well. A tip to anyone struggling in the UK, if you're not being listened to by the GP, pay to see a private gynaecologist. Good luck with it.

[@mikamondays]

Do you mind sharing what the treatment or medication was? I feel like I’ve tried everything. I don’t know what to do. It’s like nobody can help me.

[@loraann8049]

What helped please?

[@24MsRamos]

Hi Koroshiya please could you share the name of the specialist clinic in London? Would be really grateful. Thank you, Jessica

[@johannagutierrez7677]

Can you please tell me where is this specialist clinic is located in London please 🙏

[@tracilaroo]

I have PMDD as well, it's awful. Knowing that's what it is helps, I'm able to understand that what I'm feeling, my paranoia, all of that, aren't real, but man, it feels real. I'm taking magnesium currently, and it has helped, but I'm going to look into some other supplements as well. Periods are just a real blast. 🙄

[@lady3219]

I am just thinking about taking magnesium, how it’s going for you sister?

[@ninasyouth]

Similar experience over here! Thanks for making us feel less alone in this x

[@lenoraStanley_876]

Thank you for your video i was suffering, now i knw ntn is wrong with me.

[@hippiegypsygirl]

“Walls were shaking” yes! It feels like a vibrating shaking droning in my brain of confusion and rage building up and you are trying to hold it all in but then it spills out and I get so embarrassed….

[@hollyheaton5305]

I've just had my worst night with pmdd. My husband didn't cuddle me after we went to bed last night and I had a panic attack. Full on hyperventilating, involuntary shakes, terror that he was going to leave me and a string of awful, self loathing thoughts. It was awful. I feel like a crazy person for a week every month. I really need videos like this to help with how isolated I feel sometimes. So thank you x

[@wingberry123]

Sending you virtual hugs.

[@nadialeeabu]

do you take those supplements every day or only when you're experiencing symptoms?

[@Stardust-uc4lr]

Can you use vitex agnus only in your luetus fase? Or do you need to use it the whole month?