As a continuation of yesterday's post on PMDD Awareness (linked below), I wanted to provide a more direct glimpse into common PMDD symptoms. Since everyone experiences PMDD differently, and my own symptoms can vary from month to month, this post isn't meant to be a guide on all possible symptoms; instead, it's meant to show how I experience PMDD on a given day.

Here's what it was like dealing with my PMDD today:

Mood-wise, today was pretty easy. I had a lot of exciting stuff going on, so the negative moods didn't have the space to drag me down. On the flip-side, since I had a lot of exciting stuff going on, I had to do a mild amount of physical activity. Stuff like walking around, socializing, etc. Normally this sort of activity would leave me energized and ready for more. Not today.

Instead, I'm in bed because my severe tension headache makes me too dizzy to stand, and I'm prone to vasovagal syncope (fainting spells) even when not pre-menstrual. Typing is difficult because my fingertips and forearms keep going numb, and just holding my phone feels like I'm carrying a 10lbs weight. With the headache, my brain is foggy, and it takes 10x the usual effort for me complete a thought. And even though I only walked a short distance today, my legs hurt as if I hiked up a steep hill for a few miles. Activities that are normally easy for me are now borderline impossible.

And this is just one day. Thankfully I'm due for my period soon. I'm at the height of my PMDD symptoms, but it'll be over in a few days until next month.

The purpose of this post isn't to complain or gain pity: All I ask is for compassion and understanding when someone with PMDD is struggling. It's not "all in our heads" or something we can just "get over." PMDD is a condition that can affect us both mentally and physically. And if you're frustrated with us because we can't function like we usually do, imagine how we must feel.

Original Post:
https://pagan.plus/@khthoniaa/110686245687260350

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