Subscribe to Moody & Menstrual for weekly coaching in your inbox.
Work with Me About PMDD Success Stories Blog Subscribe Login

 

 

 

 

PMDD Holiday Survival Guide (or any event during your luteal phase)

nervous system regulation pmdd polyvagal Dec 19, 2023
If you have PMDD, you're probably used to looking ahead at your calendar to see where an event or obligation falls within your cycle.
 
When do upcoming events fall within your menstrual cycle? You may have already looked, or perhaps you're opening up your cycle app right now thinking, "Oh sh*t...". This may be especially true if you experience symptoms during your luteal phase (the second half of your cycle between ovulation and your bleed). 
 
Fear not, my dear friend! You're not alone in that. With a plan and some key strategies, it is possible to not only survive but actually enjoy whatever is coming up on your calendar.
 
If you're feeling at all nervous about how you'll "handle" an upcoming event or obligation, follow these steps to create more safety in your body, and ultimately, within your cycle.
 
 

Plan & Cope ahead.

Whenever you're anticipating a stressful situation or recognizing that an event is occurring during a time of your cycle...
Continue Reading...
Author

Mandy Rother

Functional Dietitian

Moody & Menstrual blends the science of a root-cause approach to PMDD with the art of menstrual cycle awareness so that you can learn to go from the PMDD tsunami to peaceful periods.

Subsribe to Moody & Menstrual Mondays for weekly coaching and PMDD real talk, every week.

Subscribe
Peaceful Periods Guide

Cravings may feel like the enemy but they actually provide valuable information. Decode the cause of your cravings and learn practical steps to escape survival mode and thrive all month long. 

Get Your Guide
Is PMDD stealing half your life every month?

It's time to work with your body, not against it. Unlike conventional band-aid solutions, we'll take a root-cause approach so you can stop guessing and finally get relief.

Let's talk.

Recent Posts

Mandy Rother Interviewed on her Functional Medicine Approach
digestivehealth emotionaleating functionalmedicine functionalnutrition healingpmdd holistic mentalhealth pmdd resistantweightloss
Mar 28, 2024
Connecting the Dots: Histamine, PMDD, and Finding Lasting Relief through Functional Nutrition
antihistamine functionalmedicine healingpmdd histamine lowhistaminediet mastcellactivation mcas pmdd pmdd symptoms
Mar 04, 2024
How to Navigate Relationships with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
conflict functionalnutrition healingpmdd menstrual cycle awareness nervous system regulation nonviolentcommunication pmdd pmdd symptoms pmddcommunity pmdddietitian relationships
Feb 14, 2024
Close

Get your Cycle Tracker

Symptom tracking is essential.  HOWEVER, there are 3 tracking mistakes that stand in the way of it actually helping you get relief. 

Download + watch to learn a different way to track your cyclical patterns as the first step to reclaiming your life from PMDD.

Get your Cycle Tracker!
Close

50% Complete

Join the Conversation 

Subscribe to Moody & Menstrual Mondays for weekly coaching and PMDD real talk, every week.