[Trigger Warning: Article makes mention of mental health crises and suicidal ideation.]
Relationships are hard. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) makes them harder.
You have the best intentions to do it differently this cycle yet somehow, every cycle, you feel UNHINGED. No matter how hard you try, you unleash the luteal beast every damn month.
Or perhaps it's the swirling existential questions like:
- Is this person right for me?
- Do I even deserve them?
- Should we get divorced?
If PMDD is creating pain and turmoil in your partnership, read on for how to communicate effectively all month long so you feel more understood and your partner feels less attacked.
Why does PMDD create conflict in relationships, especially with my partner?
With PMDD, it's common to feel like one person the first half of your cycle and a completely different person the second half.
Let's start by connecting the dots between what's...