Vicious Cycle PMDD

We are a grassroots project, passionate about raising standards of care for PMDD sufferers & arm them with the knowledge and tools they need to get treatment and support

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Why We Need to Talk About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

"I didn't realize how connected my bouts of emotional distress were to my menstrual cycle."

We all have a story to tell about our PMDD, lets make sure we are heard

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Tracking for PMDD Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: by Vicious Cycle PMDD on @stellerstories

Everyone has a story to tell. Tell yours with photos, videos and text, all right from your iPhone.

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The authors review basic neuroendocrine function and the evidence base of hormonal contribution to psychiatric symptoms in PCOS, PMDD, and perimenopause. They also offer strategies for psychiatrists for both clinical assessment and management of women with neuroendocrine dysfunction.

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Provider Directory

Providing women with the education, support, resources, and tools necessary to live healthy lives, reduce interpersonal conflict, and eliminate self-harm.

Looking for a PMDD Dr? Or seen one you'd recommend? Then you need to LOOK HERE: If you have a recommendation you can submit it via the webpage or pop the details in the comments below and we will make sure they make it to Gia Allemand Foundation for PMDD to pop on the map!

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Pre-Menstrual Sidenotes

Women have fought long and hard to overthrow the myth that periods are making us crazy. But what about the 3-8% of us whose mental health is quite literally at the whims of our menstrual cycle?

Now... Who can relate to this!? *Puts hands up* "I am a newly discovered PMDD sufferer. That’s Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder – a severe form of PMS that gives you an added dose of mental ill-health, a 10-day free trial to go with your monthly bleed. As someone who menstruates, you expect a few days of your month to be interrupted by your period. You get used to skipping out on swimming during a heavy bleed and avoiding the good underwear in your drawer. You don’t expect that you’ll spend a quarter to a third of each month gripping to your life, cutting yourself off from the people you love, and wanting to scream at strangers on the bus"

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 19, 2017 at 12:08pm UTC

5 Likes, 1 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “Do you live in The Philipines? Can you recommend any Doctors who know how to treat PMDD? What is is…”

Do you live in The Philipines? Can you recommend any Doctors who know how to treat PMDD? What is is like getting treatment there? Tell us your experiences!

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I T   I S   T I M E

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 19, 2017 at 9:07pm UTC

34 Likes, 4 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “Check this out!! ❤👌 #twitter #retweet #pmddawareness #premenstrualdysphoricdisorder #davinamccall…”

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 20, 2017 at 3:54pm UTC

5 Likes, 3 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “If you are unsure about whether it's ok to take a new drug or supplement with ones that you are…”

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We’ve recently created brand new info for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Visit mind.org.uk/PMDD

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a very severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which can cause many emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before you start your period. It is sometimes referred to as ‘severe PMS’.

While many women may experience mild symptoms of PMS, if you have PMDD these symptoms are much worse and can have a serious impact on your life. Experiencing PMDD can make it difficult to work, socialise and have healthy relationships. In some cases, it can also lead to suicidal thoughts.

We want help those experiencing PMDD to get the treatment and support by feeling prepared to talk to a GP about symptoms. Help us by sharing this info.

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Following on from our post yesterday, launching new information on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is sometimes referred to as ‘severe PMS’, we hear from Laura, who tells us all about her experience with PMDD, the symptoms and how she got the support she needed.

Find out more about PMDD by reading information on our website. 

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Our own wonderful Laura talking about her PMDD experiences with MIND

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What’s all the fuss about free bleeding, and why does it matter?

By Silvia Maggi, Support Agent at Clue and Jen Bell, Writer at Clue

Free bleeding is the practice of menstruating without blocking or collecting the period flow, and while people have been doing it for centuries, in recent years it has become a subject of public debate.

Why people are still so shocked by blood stains on clothing? Do people who menstruate constantly have to pay attention to avoid making others uncomfortable with our bodies? Do we really need to apologize for our bodily functions?

Some people feel more comfortable simply bleeding onto their clothing rather than using a pad, tampon, or menstrual cup, while others lack access to menstrual products or can’t afford to buy them. Some don’t free bleed all the time, but adopt a more relaxed attitude to their periods by choosing to avoid menstrual products at night or in the shower. And this is nothing new.

Keep reading

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 8, 2017 at 4:19pm UTC

65 Likes, 45 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “If a sufferer has not benefited from all other standard treatments, a bilateral oopherectomy WITH…”

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 9, 2017 at 2:07pm UTC

71 Likes, 6 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “**Taken from @thewombroom Facebook post** "Mental health as a component of reproductive health has…”

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 10, 2017 at 6:11pm UTC

37 Likes, 3 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “Shared on Facebook @thefemedic https://thefemedic.com/menstruation/pmdd-menstrual-cycle-suicidal/…”

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 11, 2017 at 2:56pm UTC

45 Likes, 2 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “We all know about issues when it comes to our cycles! This message is so important! Thank you…”

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Instagram post by Making PMDD Visible • Oct 13, 2017 at 8:43am UTC

57 Likes, 16 Comments - Making PMDD Visible (@viciouscyclepmdd) on Instagram: “Relationships can be tricky when PMDD is in the mix.... what advice do you have for loved ones and…”