Show Notes
In this compelling episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we bring PMDD out of the shadows. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder isn’t just ‘bad PMS’—it’s a debilitating, hormone-driven mood disorder that affects 3–8% of menstruating women, yet remains drastically underdiagnosed.
🧠 We unpack:
What PMDD really is
Why it mimics anxiety, depression, or even bipolar disorder
How it affects relationships, parenting, work, and self-worth
Why most women go undiagnosed for years
Real symptoms, real science, and real support options
Treatment options: from lifestyle to medication to therapy
How to advocate for yourself (or someone you love)
Whether you're living with PMDD, suspect you may be, or want to understand it to support a loved one—this is the episode that every woman and every mother needs to hear.
🔗 More resources, downloads & help at: www.mentallystrongmums.com
⚠️ Content warning: Discussion includes sensitive topics such as mood instability, suicidal ideation, and hormonal health.
More from Mentally Strong Mums
Have you ever felt like someone else's emotions completely dictate your emotional state?
What happens when you are the emotionally aware partner in a relationship with someone who struggles with closeness?
One of the most powerful emotional skills you can develop?
Have you ever snapped at your partner or child, only to spiral into shame minutes later? This emotional pattern is more common than you think. And most of the time… we didn’t even realise we had that expectation.
In this honest and relatable episode, we explore why parenting in today’s world feels so much harder than it did for our own parents.