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The Guardian - Life & Style • Feb. 1, 2026, 6:15 a.m.
PMDD is ruining my life. What can I do?
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You’re already doing all the right things for your premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but perhaps it’s time to ask others for more help I ’m 32 , and was recently diagnosed with pre menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) , though I suspect I have had it for around five years . It severely affects every area of my life.
For 10 days every month I become irritable and impatient, and have debilitating brain fog . At my worst, I am depressed, with uncontrollable crying and suicidal ideation.
I go to weekly therapy sessions , take a variety of supplements, and live a healthy lifestyle – exercise, minimal alcohol, eating well, etc , but all these habits become almost impossible during my luteal phase after ovulation and I feel as though I am completely stuck. Continue reading...
For 10 days every month I become irritable and impatient, and have debilitating brain fog . At my worst, I am depressed, with uncontrollable crying and suicidal ideation.
I go to weekly therapy sessions , take a variety of supplements, and live a healthy lifestyle – exercise, minimal alcohol, eating well, etc , but all these habits become almost impossible during my luteal phase after ovulation and I feel as though I am completely stuck. Continue reading...
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