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Is Anybody Listening?
Welcome to Is Anybody Listening?, the podcast discussing PMS, PMDD, and all the different areas of our lives they impact.
Did you know that around 80% of females get PMS or PMDD? But with over 150 different physiological, physical, and behavioural symptoms, there isn't one picture of PMS or PMDD. Each of us has a unique and constantly changing experience.
With these conditions being cyclical, and symptoms appearing for two weeks then disappearing again, it can be all too easy for others (and ourselves) to dismiss them. Most of us have been told that PMS and PMDD are 'part of being female', that we should 'just get on with it', and worst of all, what we're experiencing is 'all in your head'.
Is Anybody Listening? explores real stories of people living with PMS and PMDD. We hope that Is Anybody Listening? will help raise the volume of the conversation around pre-menstrual conditions, give an accurate picture of what they really look and feel like, and enable more people to understand how seriously they affect our lives.
Together, with enough of us speaking up, we can and will transform the cycle as we know it.
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Is Anybody Listening?
Min's PMDD
Summary
In this episode, Min shares her experience with PMDD and the challenges she faced in getting a diagnosis. We discuss the impact of PMDD on work and self-confidence and emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help and therapy as soon as you need it.
Min also highlights the need for better recognition and understanding of PMDD in healthcare systems, and how empathy and is key for people with PMDD.
Takeaways
- Sharing personal experiences and stories is crucial for raising awareness and understanding of PMDD.
- Tracking menstrual cycles can help in identifying, preempting, and managing our symptoms.
- Getting a proper diagnosis and seeking medical help, including treatments and therapy, can be hugely beneficial for people with pre-menstrual conditions.
- PMDD impacts on all areas of our lives, from work and self-confidence to relationships and behaviour. In terms of work, opening up to your employers and making sure you're in a safe and supportive environment is really important. Flexible work arrangements can be hugely beneficial.
- Self-care practices, such as exercise, healthy eating, and stress management, can help alleviate PMS and PMDD symptoms.
- Support and empathy from loved ones and healthcare professionals are crucial for those of us living with PMS and PMDD.