Practices for PMDD: Tracking Your Cycle, Holistic Approaches, and Removing the Taboo

[@astridcarolinacanascortes4315]

Suffering till almost want to die, no exagerating. That is PMDD to me. Thanks for sharing your experience. Makes me feel I'm not alone.

[@darby-lu]

Yes. This. 😣 I am so sorry.

[@michellecervantes3735]

A lot of people don’t understand how hard it is to live with this..

[@That_Solitude_girl]

Yes❤❤❤❤❤

[@saritalil9116]

Seriously it’s been since I got my period at 12 I have struggled with monthly total Breakdowns of my mental health

[@lilacspring2556]

😮😅😮😮😅😮😮😮😅😅😅😅😅 no

[@tillyv8603]

High fat / low carb/ ruminant & seafood based diet solved 90% of symptoms for me (weight, mood, brain fog, fluid retention, sore breasts). High fat = more ketones, less blood glucose swings - insulin sensitivity (and the way we metabolise food) changes over the cycle, not discussed much… Brain is mostly made up of fats. And loves tuning on ketones. Brain energy is low in luteal phase. Ketones are easier source of fuel for brain to use. Google Dr Ede, Chris Palmer MD

[@christinarobinson9385]

It is ruining & taking over my life. Just getting worse each month.

[@DoYouLikeLuxury]

“you’re not lazy and weak, and *there’s no way for you to think your way out of this* “🎯 that’s the biggest part for me. not being able to think my way out of it or tough my way through it like I can with everything else. it makes you feel helpless, hopeless. ❤

[@qqe7497]

You therapist said you Right- all that symptoms and emotions that we call pmdd- are nothing but body intelligence to make you more present with your body and your emotions, not to be scared of them or running away from them- but to BE with them, to show our body Love and support. When I realized that I also cured my so called pmdd, step by step. We should not treat our body like they are sick. We only need to change our perspective. Our cycle is giving us a chance to look inside our deepest fears, emotions, and through symptoms our body communicate with us. Listen to your body Be with your body Appreciate your body ✨ Sorry for my English

[@Helen-jy6br]

This is sooo good! 🙌🏾

[@johanacorrea6686]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤ to read that you cured gaves me hope and strength to do the same

[@Ryansmith-zl5nn]

I just lost my job I’m a single mother & my PMDD is in full force right now. I got on KZbin to meditate because I couldn’t take anymore & I found your video & thank you so much!!!

[@SMam81]

I feel you. Same situation here. Sending you lot of light and love❤

[@Blessed-tv7en]

I feel heard and seen more than I ever have in my entire life with PMDD. Thank you so so so much! You are amazing!!!

[@Centuari]

Just a few minutes in, but already really appreciate your vulnerability.

[@newgirl3457]

I have pmdd too (I am in this phase rn) and it's nice to see someone talking about it. Thank u so much for this video ! Hug from France

[@giannilover1111]

Thank you so much for talking about the suicidal thoughts. It's the worst part about PMDD. I recently learned about this disorder, and it opened my eyes. This whole time, I wondered why I couldn't have just been normal, and I was the one to blame. So, thank you for setting the record straight.

[@daliab8493]

I have it for nearly two weeks straight… every single month. Like a clock, it starts 3 days post ovulation and lasts until my period starts.

[@breezyveezy1]

My husband even knows when it’s my day 12😂

[@nidanida2863]

Me, too! 12-15 days every month😢 But i just wanna believe there is a way to make peace and improve my experience with it❤

[@SkyR45]

same

[@amandahannah2156]

Yep !

[@makeupbyhunaina]

2 weeks straight yup!

[@lorraineredd8572]

Thank you for not cutting out those moments, you lose concentration, I call it period brain fog. I’ve been dealing with PMDD for years and I get this ALL the time! It’s good to show the world exactly what we experience, thank you 💛

[@starlightdust2469]

Right! People and partners have made me feel like I’m “acting” this brain fog when I genuinely just feel blank of confused, just until today I noticed that this is what I might have after months of tracking with my psychologist. I feel so much compassion for myself now but how do we even communicate this to people? I guess that those that truly care and love us will try to understand and have empathy

[@pau9]

When you compared PMDD with fall something clicked in my brain. I've always enjoyed fall so much! I take my time and watch the fallen leaves, I take a blanket and just rest with some hot drink... That REALLY made me change my point of view and see it as an chance to take care of myself (as much as I am capable those days). Thank you so much for sharing every little piece of advice, cause it has helped me a lot. I've seen a reasonable change in my body, my mind and the way I treat myself. I hope I could do something else appart from saying thank you ❤️

[@niloclaaskion4153]

Thank you so much for making this video! During a particularly bad bout of PMDD my partner found this video and the Being Well Podcast episode about Managing PMDD. We have both been struggling with how we as a couple handle PMDD for a long time now (although her struggle has been much worse). After we both watched these videos we have been able to open up new avenues of understanding about PMDD and our relationship. We have had a few very productive conversations, which I think will be great foundations for future endeavors. Thank you for taking the time to be present with PMDD and share what your experience is. Your candor and desire to help others is very evident in these videos and it is much appreciated. Once again, thank you so much!

[@Meagantyler]

Oh Elizabeth. I can’t thank you enough for helping me understand myself though your beautiful words. I’m fresh out of a rough couple PDMM days where I was searching to find answers to what was going on in my body. Thank you for putting this out into the world. I needed this. Thank you. So much.

[@imagismus]

Throughout the rest of the cycle sometimes I forget I even have this. Feeling so unstoppable during follicular phase. Then this hits and it's like I'm a whole different person. Even if I have actually been diagnosed with this, even if I track my cycle. Some cycles are even worse than others. Definitely going to listen to this video more times

[@_britneyking4539]

I recently came across one of your videos, every word you said really resonated with me. I literally bawled my eyes out in the shower, because for the first time I have found someone living the same hell. I have been struggling for years, never being heard or seen from the doctors, my husband thinks I am a crazy. Ever since I became a mom, my inner critic is so much more intense, I feel like everything is always on me and this week every month, it’s bubbling at the surface. I am so glad to have found you and this information

[@helly8689]

This was amazing. Have been battling PMDD for about 10 years this so much summarizes it and also taught me new ways of looking at it. Thank you for sharing and helping others by showing yourself this way🙏 much love from Sweden ❤

[@amandahannah2156]

I believe I have FINALLY found hope !!!! AFTER 20 yrs of immense struggling !!!!!

[@Lissyourangelofdeath]

When you spoke about rage and mourn week I completely resonated. I related a lot with you during this video and I want to say thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your personal story and what helps you and for being so informative and supportive. Sending you hugs because I feel like you need and deserve it. ❤

[@85sve]

I really needed to find this video today Iv lived with this for 24 years,I’m a single mum to a 5 year old and it’s heart breaking to go through this with her present thank you for sharing your story and making me feel like I’m not alone thank you 🙏

[@Quiet_Oak]

I have really learned so much from your videos, they really have helped me better cope with and grow with pmdd. I have a psychology degree from Norway, and find there is little to no understanding of treatment besides medication and cognitive therapy in my country. Your holistic approach -considering how an biological condition matches/mismatches our cultural practises/values is needed. Learning this: by way of accepting all emotions and being mindful, intentional and self compassionate during the whole cycle, lutheal phase/hell week gets easier, even though this biological condition itself continues : this was a breakthrough for me. Also understanding how intentional trauma work can lessen the "fire" during pmdd has been so helpful. Your videos are really empowering and helpful. Thank you again

[@Ryansmith-zl5nn]

I just experienced the exact same feeling last month. You have no idea how just hearing I’m not alone & this is a real thing has helped me.

[@naeiniguez]

It’s like you were speaking right to me I literally thought I was just insane and a mental mess but this brought so much clarity and made me feel normal ❤

[@beckylynnblanchard5356]

This has really opened my eyes. I have been suffering from this for 30 years. I have been told I'm crazy, that I'm difficult, that I will never get better. I have pushed so many people away because of this "Dragon". Holy shit, this is so amazing to finally have an answer. Thank you so so much. I have 2 daughters that are fallowing me in this ugly darkness. I can now help and guide them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤

[@LilAnnabellesPlans]

Thank you so much Elizabeth! As soon as you said the hero’s journey something click! Thank you so much. Starting to track my cycles this month 🙏🫶🏻

[@yogi8903]

Hi Elizabeth! I appreciate you so much. Your articulate way of speaking and your courage to be vulnerable around your own mental health is incredibly refreshing and helpful! I also have PMDD, I'm a therapist new to the field, and a witch. There's so much power in practicing loving awareness around PMDD and using spiritual practices (which hold tremendous divine feminine energy) to cope with the emotional turmoil that comes from this diagnosis. My work as a therapist and my education has helped me SO MUCH in learning about myself and how I can show up more for those I serve AND for myself. Your treatment story is very aligned with mine. Again, I appreciate your content so much.

[@kimberleywarkentin5920]

This was absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for this. I can’t believe this hasn’t gone more viral. You made me cry and laugh in the best ways.

[@kyoshilion7218]

This is a very accurate description of PMDD for so many women. I felt this way especially in high school and college. Thank you for being so vulnerable and real. Power comes from owning your truth and what you go through. More women need to be willing to discuss this. Thank you for these videos.

[@shelbymorrissey975]

I really appreciate your videos. They help my partner to understand what I’m going though. More please. Thank you so so much for sharing.

[@starseedsubliminal]

I love this so much. Thank you for sharing!!! So helpful to know we aren’t alone. Please keep making videos! 💜

[@MyPMDDDiary]

Dear Elizabeth thank you so shining a light on PMDD, and speaking up, this is a beautiful video on a topic so difficult to talk about. I have suffered for many years with PMDD and although all I want when I'm *in* it is to be alone and not speak to anyone, I am slowly learning that there are others like us who will benefit so much from sharing our experiences with each other, and our partners/families xxx Lots of Love, Tehla xx

[@erikajohnson2674]

Hello you really helped and I struggled alot alone and didn't know why I would cry like alot. You show me why I'm not alone and thank you❤

[@ohlottie]

I have so much to say, but do not have the time at this moment, so all I really want to say for now is THANK YOU for this talk.❤️

[@jessicahill4661]

Finding your videos have given me some space to breath and probably saved my life last week, thank you 🥹

[@elizabeth.ferreira]

Hi Jessica, so glad you found space! I am deeply touched by your comment. Thank you for sharing your experience and for being here :)

[@bagi9170]

You saved my life! Literally! Thank You🙏🙏🙏

[@AdrianaMtezGlez]

I’ve PMDD and I’m also into spell work. I’m here to get your tips on the combination of the two. Also, totally agree the DSM5 entry for PMDD is lacking. How can they not even point out the suicidal thoughts? Actually now that I’ve listened to this I feel so much better. Heard and understood. Please keep this up.

[@SunnyJiva]

I just want to say thank you for creating and sharing this content with the world. I feel so understood and seen watching this video and as you know that helps a lot. I feel like we are walking similar paths. I too am a witchy psychology student with PMDD. I have all the symptoms. I am currently completing the last year of my bachelors degree and I want to work with movement based therapy techniques in my future career. I’m a dancer and yoga practitioner and that has helped me immensely. I want to help people find a balanced connection between their body, soul, and surroundings. I had never heard of somatic psychology before your videos but after looking into it I feel it might be just the graduate program I’ve been looking for. So yeah… Thank you for making me feel less alone and even for giving me some direction in my educational journey. I think we would be great friends 🙂

[@summerleischner3401]

This video may have just saved my life 😢 thank you soooo much you beautiful soul ! I am suffering so much with this and I never knew I wasn’t alone and that these horrible debilitating symptoms are PMDD and not something Inherently wrong with me . Thank you

[@muriellelily]

The void and the grief... a constant reminder of having to have a practice and have a safe space to be. If you know a community around this, please share as I haven't found one here in Canada, thus far. This is a huge relief... it is a very raw experience

[@melikanejatii]

I'm on PMDD right now and your video helped me a lot!🥲🫠thank you so much ❤️

[@rosaray8424]

You are inspiring! Thank you for making this. I just came to the recent realization that I also have PMDD and have been struggling with it for 15 years. So grateful for you and your experience. I feel so comforted knowing I am not alone in this ❤

[@marita1985]

This was a breath of fresh air to see and listen to. I just went through 2 full blown weeks of my symptoms. The worst I've experienced since I started taking antidepressants around 6 months ago. I want to get off of them. I dealt with PMS for years, and as I'm getting older (turning 39 next month), my symptoms are becoming unbearable.😢 Starting to track and understand my moon cycle makes a difference in the consciousness level. I want to be kinder and more understanding of myself. The challenging part is being able to execute, but this video was so very helpful and mind opening. Thank you😊

[@arvillamaedesigns]

Omg. ❤I feel 110% this is me. I am in school for my masters, my emotions and symptoms are to the letter of what you definitely decriminalize. Also I know I’ve always said I was witchy. Not I’m gonna say I’m a witch. Thanks for giving me the strength to find the truth.

[@SoulGlowHealing]

Found your channel today while going through my PMDD week! ❤ so valuable

[@rochelles6595]

Wow, thank you so much for your brave and truthful sharing, I am going through pmdd right now and so appreciate finding your videos, this is the best resource I've found so far, amazing work and a reminder that we're never really alone in this state 🧡✨🌖🐈‍⬛🌌

[@Hrnrzrnr]

THANK YOU for this. Your openness about your experience paired with such solid research is helping myself and I know many others feel seen, understood, and like there is true ability to heal.

[@thefool777]

I found this at such an opportune time. Thank you endlessly for sharing, your experience has been inspiring and priceless in my journey. Much much love

[@rabidwolfie]

this has been incredibly helpful and such a comfort during this difficult hell week time.. thank you so much for sharing this as a resource

[@aleksandraknapik9391]

Thank you❤❤❤! I'm just at the beginning of my hell phase. That's my worst two days of the cycle. An hour ago I was crying, thinking only the worst things about myself This film gave me comfort, peace and acceptance of what is. I will probably watch it every month 😅 You are wonderful❤!

[@RealUndertaker88]

Elizabeth. I’m 2 weeks into my official PMDD diagnosis. I had never before heard of PMDD. Meanwhile, I’ve suffered with this since my early 20’s. And i just turned 40. Your video with your boyfriend, on his podcast was one of the first videos i discovered. I experience PMDD at the exact same level you describe. Elizabeth, i cannot thank you ENOUGH for sharing. You help me. I’m also an licensed Undertaker. So I have high stress everyday all day. If you ever would like to talk; i would be open to that. Be well, Amie.

[@snowluminix]

thank you for making this, the one thing that we need is feeling seen and hearing about shared experiences, please continue.

[@britbutbat]

My favorite video about PMDD. Thank you. I feel so comforted and more equipped to deal with this

[@alv134mommy]

Just realized that I’ve entered perimenopause at 45 and I want to tell you that it has taken my PMDD and multiplied it. I don’t know where your research takes you, but perimenopause happens to us faster than we realize, and it completely upends your life. What happens to people with PMDD? My experience so far has been devastating.

[@iowahawks001]

This is the best video on KZbin

[@Toastwiththebeans]

I really appreciate these videos and the time and effort you put into them. I definitely feel seen and less alone with my pmdd so thankyou so much💕

[@TV-wy1py]

I've been tracking my cycle for a few years now but didn't have the phases dialed in like you shared here. Very helpful the way you framed them. Thank you so much.

[@kellym97532]

Hi Elizabeth :) I just wanted to comment and say that this video was so comforting as someone who is beginning to come to terms with their pmdd. Thank you creating such a safe space for people like us! I am sending so much love and appreciation your way

[@andiRoooCan2]

I am so glad I stumbled on your videos and feel so seen by this. Thank you

[@horrorgore_]

I just found your channel, I am so blessed to be a part of this community 🖤

[@isa.miranda.9]

Thank you so much for your insight and sharing your experience. It has really helped me not feel alone. I also am trying to deal with it without using medication

[@kellyd9610]

Wow..I just recently discovered I have all of the symptoms and the relief and anguish is all so much

[@janinepolanco319]

Thank you for creating this platform and spreading awareness and knowledge. Just discovered with self diagnosis I have pmdd. This month was I think month 3 but definitely 2 months of experiencing this debilitating disorder. Sucks big time!!! But imma try my best to get better and manage it the holistic way

[@TheSaxyJ]

Thank you so much Elizabeth for your wisdom! You explain so clearly what it's all about and I feel seen and heard by your story. Love from the Netherlands, Jose

[@stephaniemcgrath5428]

I feel so completely seen. I am so thankful i found you

[@PrimroseCraigdarroch]

I feel so unbelievably seen and held by your words. Thank you and God bless you 🕊️🌱❣️

[@deardevan]

I would love to share my experience in hope to help others as well. Its not spoken about often enough.

[@hazel-eleanor]

"My body is literally grieving, no wonder I feel like shit" Wow!! Thank you for your wisdom this was so helpful

[@onelove9308]

I feel so happy for you ladies who actually get a good ovulation. Really really happy. For me, ovulation is when shit hits the fan. I know I've started ovulating because I wake up feeling like a zombie and I want to cry almost immediately. I am unable to smile or listen to anyone. In four days I feel a bit better, not like follicular phase but not terrible. And then four to five days before periods, I'm again at my worse. Last two days before periods and first two days of ovulation I'm not myself at all. But yes, like you said as soon as the period arrives, ah🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@lauracardenas5876]

I feel the same twice a month. Shitty when ovulating shitty before menstruating. My month is roller coaster 🤪

[@onelove9308]

@@lauracardenas5876 hey! In the six months that I wrote that comment, I have almost healed myself somehow by trial and error. Pmdd is a small part of my life now and I am no longer debilitated. I wish the same for you.

[@user-lr8pj5ub6o]

@@onelove9308 mind sharing what helped??

[@onelove9308]

@@user-lr8pj5ub6o hey my pmdd is under control! What helped? 1) Started fish oil tablets as a trial+ vit d and calcium and evening primrose. 2) Set a routine. Wake up at 7 and do my morning routine with a little work out no matter what. Fixed my circadian rhythm.

[@StinaaNatuurlijk]

@@onelove9308 wow, that's "all" it took? My cycle is excact the same as yours. And i'm taking vit B, calcium, magnesium. Can you say more about your morning work out?

[@michellecervantes3735]

I love these videos! It really gives me hope!

[@blissfulstar482]

Thankyou so much to share your story💜 !!!!! It was very helpful keep making video 💜!!! love you💜

[@janinepolanco319]

And this was great Elizabeth! You explained everything perfectly and easy to understand and apply.

[@redakcjaprzedszkole]

You jut gave the exact same explanation for women of wisom that I see witches for. I am Polish and in my language the word meaning "witch" is dirived from the word "knowledge". For centuries women of knowledge were perceived by men dangerous and it happened everywhere in the world. They still are but now they are called "strong women" and men are as scared of us as they have always been. So, hello "sister". :) Thank you for talking about it. You made me realise that It's not me just losing it/going slowy mad. That it's not in my head but that i's real.

[@Alice_Walker]

No disrespect to those who want to do it differently but getting a Mirena IUD which stopped my periods all together and hence my PMDD literally changed my life. I wish I'd done it 15 years sooner. I am very grateful for that little miracle of modern science.

[@busyburr8780]

Did it help immediately?

[@Alice_Walker]

@@busyburr8780 pretty much. I had a small amount of spotting on and off the the first few of months but it started relieving my PMDD symptoms from the very first month and by the 5th month my periods and PMDD were gone. It's been almost 8 years now (I'm onto my second one) and now on average I get one day of extremely light bleeding about once every 130 days. Sometimes I get a little bit moody the day before but it's nothing compared to how I used to feel for a week or more.

[@natalienufer9262]

It was so nice to see you in real time with the brain fog because this is so true and feels like dissociating

[@stonerbaby895]

I suffer from pmdd to and it's the hardest thing to deal with omg am going though it now thank you for sharing I felt so alone in this

[@jessibarr2378]

Thank you 😭😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 i needed to hear another like me, finally, even if no one else gets it around me, i know now .. others do get it

[@corriesmith2294]

15:47 I needed to hear that. Thank you. 💞

[@monica_30]

Thank you for showing up on my feed💚☺️

[@Mp-rg6tg]

Thank you so much. I feel so validated. When you talked about being expected to perform work like a man would.. I totally felt that and when you said "fuck that" I felt empowered and totally validated. Thank you for making me feel a little less alone ❤

[@balance_circle_swirl5450]

I appreciate your vulnerability and all the information you shared. I do think its important to be clear, the eggs are reabsorbed when they aren't fertilized, and we bleed out the uterine lining. This lining is the cushion and nourishment for the egg if it does get fertilized. The egg doesn't die and bleed out.

[@johanacorrea6686]

What a video! You gave me hope❤. THANKS A LOT!!!!

[@TerragonDE]

33:40 I think this is one of the best explanations...

[@ariannashrum9068]

This was really insightful! Thank you for speaking about pmdd 😊

[@ellemeno0]

I experience intense pmdd but I also have scant menses (which sometimes makes it feel like I am waiting forever for a bleed) and am now getting into the complication of perimenopause, It has always been hard to understand my cycle. I get the suicidality, I get the instant relief either at the bleed or a day before. I also found out if I try to take even the smallest amount of progesterone for the peri I get all the worst pmdd symptoms.

[@pamelagunn234]

Agree with what u said it is like grieving so true!

[@cobra_070]

I also have pmdd. I'm in the middle of it now. My problem is no longer that I don't know what I have, but rather how should I deal with it. the outbursts of anger are no longer bearable. I'm completely exhausted and there's nothing left to do. what helps me sometimes is reminding myself that i have pmdd and that what i feel won't be forever but sometimes i am so far gone that i forget what i have.

[@turusfada]

Ugh I want to be your friend. You are so articulate and believe a lot of the same things I do. So much in common. I’m currently in the thick of it as well along with period flu and a sick 14mo old. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m curious about the link between trauma and PMDD. Do you believe there is a strong correlation? Also, if there has been trauma, I’m curious to see if you have experience with or are familiar with EMDR.

[@thetova6232]

I am on my last couple days of the PMDD and this last week has been hell I can't wait to bleed

[@Catturtlelover3000]

I’ve seemingly developed PMDD after having my first baby. I did have some mood swings/anxiety around ovulation before but never this debilitating. I get so anxious during ovulation week that I can’t function. I am constantly crying and panicked, paranoid even. I’m starting acupuncture to see if it helps regulate my hormones and nervous system. Also taking herbs and supplements as recommended by an integrative, holistic psychiatrist. I really don’t want to go on SSRIs but this is seriously debilitating. Hormonal birth control has always made me crazy- it has never helped.

[@muriellelily]

I am so grateful to have found this video... Thank you so much for sharing, Elizabeth. Resonate so much with all of these symptoms and have dealt with this my whole life. How did you get diagnosis?

[@dancethrulife94]

more videos please!! ❤❤

[@creativesdiaryzenliving6473]

Your talk on ADHD was also very informative. can you please explain how does ADHD medication insect with PMDD? what does having both work ?

[@danielleterry5897]

My pmdd episode starts about 10 or less days before my period, last through my whole period, and then I’ll start feeling better several days after my period ends. I only have a couple really good weeks in the whole month.

[@tigistgeberehiwot8960]

You are amazing! thank you for sharing🙏 I just subscribed to your channel and I'm definitely going to keep coming ❤

[@shwetameshram7407]

Best Information❤

[@ForrestHanson]

❤❤❤

[@jadedixon3641]

Well, this is going to get me kicked off YT but maybe someone who needs to be seen will read it before then. I have PMDD. I had several female friends who got their covid shots in early 2021 and reported more frequent cycles and worsening PMS. These friends had regular cycles for years prior to their shots and never had this happen with any other vaccines. They had a lot of trouble getting their doctors to even do basic bloodwork to make sure their increased frequency and flow wasn't due to cancer. My PMDD is so rough that I decided that I would rather die from covid than take a treatment that could make my cycles more frequent and therefore I'd have to deal with my PMDD 2-3 weeks out of the month instead of "just" 10 days of the month. Yes, my PMDD is that bad. What was the point of being allowed back into society after getting the shots if I couldn't bear to keep living with near constant PMDD? Even my elderly family that I care for did not want me to get the covid shots to protect them because they know how badly I already suffer from PMDD and they did not want to be the reason why it got worse.

[@breezyveezy1]

I know of several friends that happened to and I decided it wasn’t worth it as well. They are STILL struggling almost 2 years later with irregular cycle.

[@SS-in1ts]

What are some practices that can help us? I’ve noticed Ashwaganda helps but not entirely.

[@tillyv8603]

High fat / low carb/ ruminant & seafood based diet solved 90% of symptoms for me (weight, mood, brain fog, fluid retention, sore breasts). High fat = more ketones, less blood glucose swings - insulin sensitivity (and the way we metabolise food) changes over the cycle, not discussed much… Brain is mostly made up of fats. And loves tuning on ketones. Brain energy is low in luteal phase. Ketones are easier source of fuel for brain to use. Google Dr Ede, Chris Palmer MD

[@Megmaf111]

I am a teaching assistant and my pmdd started after I had my second child. I’m really feeling all this now , I feel like a absolute zombie and Im struggling to talk to the staff who I really enjoy the company off usually and I just feel exhausted and drained all the time. I’m crazy anxious and I’m getting annoyed and angry super easy and I’m hiding from family when I get home and feel like I just want to cry all the time . 🥺 I feel like an awful person and can’t open up to anyone about what I am going through right now and feel like everyone at work must hate me because I’m not as talkative as I usually am . I Desperately want this week to end

[@deardevan]

I can relate to you in so many ways.