CONTENT WARNING. The terms suicide and eating disorders are referenced. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic.
This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live.
Anna Cooper
"And I think tracking your symptoms and tracking your cycle in general just validates how you’re feeling and validates and gives that validity for when you’re going to the GP and saying, look, here it is, in black and white, this is how I’ve been suffering."
Anna Cooper, co-founder of the Menstrual Health Project, and Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson joined us to answer questions from the Sunflower community about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
In addition to explaining the differences between PMDD and PMS/PMT, they advised about how to seek support. They also spoke about how important it is to track your cycle.
Questions from the community:
1. What are the common symptoms of PMDD?
2. What’s the tipping point where PMS becomes PMDD?
3. How do people cope with PMDD / what accommodations do people give themselves?
4. Is there a possibility that the symptoms get less severe or even completely stop by itself?
Disclaimer: Any reference that talks about women includes people assigned female at birth.
If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast, please contact your healthcare practitioner.
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Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
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