This disorder is such a struggle. I try to explain to my mom about how it feels because she tries to "talk me out of it." She doesn't realize that it really is beyond our own control and that is what is so frustrating. I get extremely depressed and hopeless feeling, super self-critical, insecure. Just lots of negative thinking and the thing is, I know that this is not how I usually feel! I have been oversleeping these last few days and have absolutely no motivation to do anything. I have 2 jobs and am taking 1 class at college and for some reason, when PMDD tells me that it doesn't even matter and I go back to sleep. Thank you so much for this video. It is an awful disorder that no one deserves to go through, but videos like this help me and others to cope with these symptoms. You are awesome. Thanks for everything!
@josephwatson3706
10 жыл бұрын
hi Kerry, thank you so very much for sharing and explaining. im a 51 year old single father of 3 teens . my oldest girl almost 17 has pmdd. ive dedicated my life to educating myself and finding a possible resolution or help for her, You seem like a wonderful person and im sorry you have to contend with this. can i ask what medications have helped you? ive been following some clinical studies here in the states and some appear quite promising . ive come to the conclusion that the hormones create a chemical imbalance in the brain causing many of the symptoms. aka, depression, confusion, anxiety, lack of enthusiasm, joy, motivated ect. There is a relatively new treatment called TMS. transcrainial magnetic stimulation which is cutting edge non invasive and continues to be aproved and used for many many different mental situations. im hopeful soon this may be recognized as a treatment for also PMDD.Your idea on tracking is excellent and ive been having and helping my daughter do the same as i feell is can be a valuable tool , not only for herself and family but also for specialist who deal with pmdd and womens mood disorders. please dont give up hope. If i find anything conclusive i will pass it along as i am determined to find some way of relieving the awful pain . understanding and watching videos such as yours are of great help to me. thank you so very much. stay strong, youll get through this and i am sure there is or will be something soon that can help you..sincerely joe watson watsonj587@gmail.com
@cablekez
9 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry - this was not posted on my profile and I was not alerted to any comments! I am currently on 20mg of citalopram. Have you had any success? Thank you for sharing your story with me.
@leejackson5960
10 жыл бұрын
I just want you to know that I REALLY feel every word you are saying.... I HATE that I know what you are speaking of.... But it feels better to know I have PMDD sisters out there
@cablekez
9 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry I was never alerted that these comments were here. Thank you - it makes me feel good to know that there are people who understand :)
@corvisfaye
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. I understand completely as I have PMDD as well.
@cablekez
9 жыл бұрын
:)
@NikolaTaylor17
9 жыл бұрын
I can relate very much to what you are saying in your video. I appreciate you putting it out there. You are definitely not crazy. This is very real stuff. About three years ago, I started taking a very low prescription (5 mg) of an SSRI (escitalopram - a generic lexapro) for PMDD and it has helped tremendously. I know that you mentioned you take medication as well. Just thought I'd share with others out there, that medication does help some people tremendously. Unfortunately, it has not helped the physical symptoms of PMDD -- bloating, food crazings and even lack of focus. But it has helped the ragefulness and aggression and paranoid feelings in a huge way. For the physical symptoms, I'm now experimenting with progesterone cream (have been doing it a month now, seems to have really helped, but way too soon to tell). I've also totally eliminated coffee from my diet and and drinking one cup of caffeinated tea a day. It was very hard to drop coffee, but it made a big difference -- as caffeine can be a trigger for pmdd symptoms.
@charlotteduggan2469
9 жыл бұрын
hello kerry i have just realised in the last yar i have pmd i have gone to the doctours but they dont really help and im going to go back soon because i cant cope in my life anymore your vidio has really helped me i think women should be more aware of pmd im 23 and for years it has ruind my life and i just thought i was crazy im nasty to ppl say eveil things then i feel bad and have anxiaty im going trough it now and your vidio has helped me calm down abit knowing that im normal if you could say lol ... but im not the only one x
@janetmifsud9690
6 ай бұрын
I get it too now we are not alone
@weebellablondie
8 жыл бұрын
The madness of pmdd 2 weeks off 2 weeks of utter hell & madness 👎for me x
@BlinkinFirefly
9 жыл бұрын
Your story sounds so much like me. We could be twins. I have all the symptoms you describe... But I have a very scary form of PMDD where I experience borderline hallucinations and I literally DREAD the next time it will happen. Usually a day or so before my period I'll have a few spells where I become completely confused and disoriented and my surroundings don't feel real at all. Simple objects in the room become threatening and I cannot connect two thoughts rationally. Its even scarier when it hits at night while I'm in bed. Its a pure nightmare. Then I'm fine for a few days after my period hits...and then I just take a nose dive into deep depression for about a week or so. Its a complete and utter evil nightmare. I mean severe debilitating depression. Would doctors PLEASE find a cure for this!
@Italiangirlnj747
3 жыл бұрын
Agree n menopause hormones is no picnic
@BlinkinFirefly
3 жыл бұрын
@@Italiangirlnj747 Yeah I don't look forward to menopause at all. I'm afraid it will destroy me :(
@samanthalauver-marion3432
11 ай бұрын
I’m starting to research PMDD for the first time and in listening to your story I recognize so much of mine. After years of therapy I have learned to manage most of the symptoms but I am still struggling with disordered eating. I’m going to start tracking methodically and really looking at the patterns. How are you now so many years later?
@majahorvat7294
5 жыл бұрын
Following Autoimmune Paleo Diet (check Sarah Balentyne) helped a number of women beat this horrible disease. White rice, red meat, cucumber lettuce and drinking water. When stable they starting reintroducing other vegetables and fruits in order to see what causes bad reactions (changes in mood, energy etc).
@pmddsupportgroupuk8519
9 жыл бұрын
Kerry email me would love to talk I'm doing an article soon for a major newspaper to bring awareness for pmdd and starting a support group xx
@marmotita7775
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Kerry! :) You really seem like a great person! I'd like to get to know you more indeed! It's brave of you that you decided to make a video out of your story so that you can bring more awareness and comfort to all the women out there who share your affliction which I'm experiencing myself. I do find about my pmdd on net just like you and it comforted me the idea that this actually is a disorder i need to learn about more and seek some help. I'd really like to exchange thoughts and some of the experiences with people who share the same story. here it is my fb page if anyone is interested to contact me: facebook.com/ivana.krsteva.904
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