PMDD & HSP: Is there a connection between Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Being a Highly Sensitive Person?
Do you ever feel too sensitive for the world?
Yep, me too. Let’s talk about it.
I have a history of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and work with people with PMDD every day, all day. I observe time and time again that folks with PMDD are often highly sensitive and highly empathetic. Sometimes they’re also very intuitive and creative.
Some identify as HSPs (highly sensitive person), neurodivergent, or have a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD.
And it’s not just observation on my part. There’s been a lot of buzz on the topic of PMDD, autism, neurodivergence, ADHD, and sensory processing. In my small corner of the Internet, it feels like everyone is talking about this article, which states that PMDD disproportionately affects people with ADHD and autism, at a rate of 46% and 92% respectively.
The International Association of Premenstrual Disorders put out this statement commenting on the article as well. You can read it here. The consensus? As...
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Mandy Rother
Functional Dietitian
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