Living With PMDD
It's important to take care of yourself when you have PMDD. Here are some tips for living with the condition:
Get support. Join a peer support group for people living with PMDD. The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) has more information about online support. Create a self-care box. This is a box of things that help you feel better, such as a book you really like, notes of support, or a notebook and pen to jot down your thoughts.
Caring for Someone With PMDD
If your loved one has PMDD, here are some ways you can support them and yourself:
Take it seriously. Understand that PMDD is a real condition with serious effects. Avoid dismissing your loved one's problems as common issues.
Be understanding. Learn about PMDD to understand what they're going through. Ask them about their personal experiences with the condition.
Ask how you can offer support. Discuss what support your loved one needs, whether emotional or practical.
Be patient. Understand that they may act differently during PMDD episodes. Be patient and wait until symptoms pass before addressing any issues.
Comfort them. Offer comfort by assuring them that their symptoms will pass, and you're there to support them.
Plan around their monthly cycle. PMDD symptoms and plan activities or support around them.
Support them to get help. Encourage them to get professional help and support them through the process.
Take care of yourself. Set boundaries, share caregiving duties, and talk to others about your feelings to maintain your own mental health.
Get support. Join a peer support group for people living with PMDD. The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) has more information about online support. Create a self-care box. This is a box of things that help you feel better, such as a book you really like, notes of support, or a notebook and pen to jot down your thoughts.
Caring for Someone With PMDD
If your loved one has PMDD, here are some ways you can support them and yourself:
Take it seriously. Understand that PMDD is a real condition with serious effects. Avoid dismissing your loved one's problems as common issues.
Be understanding. Learn about PMDD to understand what they're going through. Ask them about their personal experiences with the condition.
Ask how you can offer support. Discuss what support your loved one needs, whether emotional or practical.
Be patient. Understand that they may act differently during PMDD episodes. Be patient and wait until symptoms pass before addressing any issues.
Comfort them. Offer comfort by assuring them that their symptoms will pass, and you're there to support them.
Plan around their monthly cycle. PMDD symptoms and plan activities or support around them.
Support them to get help. Encourage them to get professional help and support them through the process.
Take care of yourself. Set boundaries, share caregiving duties, and talk to others about your feelings to maintain your own mental health.
