Check out this Power Over PMDD podcast episode!

I join host Rebecca Sairs to discuss:

• My personal PMDD story 
• Why searching for the "magic pill" is holding you back
• Common causes of PMDD
• How I went from suffering every month to symptom-free years with a root-cause approach 

Click here to listen or find on your favorite podcast app. 

*All information on this site is general information and education only and is not meant to be personal medical advice or a substitute for a medical evaluation.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), it requires no definition. You’re all too familiar with the monthly tidal wave that takes you out each month with symptoms ranging from severe mood changes, irritability, and rage to debilitating physical changes like headaches, cravings, and breast tenderness. It’s like PMS on steroids. Or perhaps you’re just starting to notice the cyclical nature of your symptoms and are wondering if there’s more to it.

While PMDD affects about 5% of people who menstruate, it’s possible that many more go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed with conditions like bipolar disorder. Plus, we often assume these symptoms are common, normal, or that we just need to survive until the storm passes. It doesn’t help that research on PMDD is playing catch up. From what we know so far, there’s not one single cause or cure. Rather, it’s a complex condition with multiple contributing factors like a PMDD puzzle.

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