This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live.

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.

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 on how to seek support and discussed how important it is to track one's 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.

For support

• The Menstrual Health Project

Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

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