Why DOING NOTHING could be the best remedy for PMDD In our modern, fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that sleep...
Supplements for PMDD
“What vitamins do y’all take? Anything that works?” – PMDD Warrior
This is a question that commonly pops up in PMDD* support forums. It typically draws around 68 different answers from different people, because of course what works for one person isn’t necessarily going to work for everyone. That said, there are a few nutrients that have been proven to help ease the symptoms of PMDD
What is PMDD?
Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a mental health condition characterised by severe depression and/or anxiety that occurs in the 3-14 days before onset on menstruation and resolves within a day or two of the menstrual period commencing.
It is much more debilitating than the more widely-known Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), with symptoms often having a severe negative impact on the daily lives, mind, emotions, work and relationships of those who suffer it. It affects between 3 – 8% of women and AFAB individuals of reproductive age.
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