Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, is an often misunderstood disorder that can be debilitating to experience. It can be summarized as a cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder that affects an estimated 5.5% of individuals who experience menstruation.
Though information and research has become more widely available in recent years, PMDD is still widely underrepresented and misunderstood by the public and by medical professionals.
Below are a small selection of resources that I have found to be helpful in my journey with PMDD.
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International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
One of the most important aspects of my journey was discovering the science and the current medical research that’s out there about PMDD. Stay up to date and find resources to help you advocate for yourself on IAPMD’s website.
Find Community Online
You are not alone, and finding others who understand what you’re going through can be the difference between just surviving, and thriving. Even if you’re just there to read posts from others, it might be worth visiting the subreddit r/PMDD in search of some camaraderie.
National Alliance on Mental Health
If you’re looking for mental health support, start with a visit to NAMI’s website. Many states have their own website as well, where you can locate more specific resources near you. If you ever need to, remember you can call or text 988 (U.S.)
Winona Anderson 