Symptoms begin as soon as you enter the luteal phase of your cycle, remaining until day 4 of your bleed
Early childhood sexual abuse makes a woman 6.7 times more likely to develop PMDD
A 2011 study found that PTSD was 8 times more common in women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and women with Premenstrual symptoms
A 2017 study at the National Institutes of Health, found that people with PMDD have genetic changes that make their cells more sensitive to progesterone which may cause these symptoms
Gene expression differs in cells of PMDD sufferers
The gene that regulates the epigenetic mechanisms that govern the transcription of genes into proteins in response to the environment and stressors
Protein expression of four key genes was decreased in cells from women with PMDD
If you are suffering with PMDD you need to speak to a qualified medical doctor
These symptoms affect your ability to function at home, work & in relationships
Mood swings including:
Having suicidal thoughts on the run up to your bleed
Sudden sadness / depression
Sensitivity to rejection
Irritability or anger
Increased anxiety, tension or feeling on-edge
Panic attacks
Paranoia
Feelings of Imposter Syndrome, hopelessness or low self-worth
Trouble concentrating
Impaired memory
Migraines
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Constipation or Diarrhoea
Feeling nausea / vomiting
Heart palpitations
Lack of interest in things you usually love doing
Insomnia
Breast tenderness and swollen belly
Increased water retention
The good news!
As a community we have found that Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises can release the symptoms of Premenstrual tension in 9 out of 10 women
The naturally therapeutic neurogenic tremors stimulate neuroplasticity in our body and brain
Studies have shown that therapy can reverse the epigenetic changes to our body that result from trauma. I hope in time a clinical study is done on TRE and it’s affects on PMDD
The best course of action is a block of One-on-One classes which will support you in this instance, before entering into the PMT Release Program, which we’ve seen helps many women release the symptoms of PMT from their life
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