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🚨 PMDD: What’s Actually Going On, And Where to Start If You Feel Overwhelmed

• Selin Bilgin • Season 2 • Episode 52

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If you feel like a completely different person before your period... intense mood swings, anxiety, rage, depression, brain fog, bloating, or cravings - you’re not imagining it. PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is deeply connected to how your body processes hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and stress - and food plays a major role in all of it.

In this episode, we break down how what you eat directly impacts PMDD symptoms, from emotional volatility to fatigue and sleep issues. You’ll how nutrient depletion before your period affects the brain, and why skipping meals or under-eating can amplify symptoms.

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