International Association For Premenstrual Disorders

Numerous studies have associated gratitude practices with significant improvements in mental and physical health. Gratitude practices can lower stress hormones and blood pressure, lessen anxiety and depression, increase sleep quality and quantity, improve immune function, increase energy levels, and so much more!? Perhaps practicing gratitude is something you'd like to add to your PMDD/PME self-care routine, even if it's just journaling for a few minutes in the am or right before bed.? Luckily, there are many ways to practice gratitude daliy if writing isn't your thing. IAPMD would like to add how very grateful we are for our super supportive community - all of you!? So thank you! ?? #thankful #gratefuleveryday #happythanksgiving #gratitude #grateful #journal #community #improveshealth #journaling #pmddpeeps #pmdd #pme #pms #myperiod #hellweek #pmdcommunity #menstrualhealth #selfcare #takecareofyourself #practicegratitude #physicalhealth #mentalhealth #periodhealth #dailygratitude #networkforgood #getcreative #positivity #feelgood

Do you ever feel absolutely worthless...in a twisted, cyclical sort of fashion? Like most months, there are days (or weeks) prior to your period when you literally don't want to exist, and then the rest of the month, you're pretty ok? Do you ever find yourself thinking or feeling things that are so heinous or depressing about yourself that you don't feel comfortable articulating them or don't know how to? And when you do, is there a frustration that your struggle has been minimized? Or is there regret from putting yourself in a vulnerable place where you risk being misunderstood and judged? They're not true, ya know. Those awful thoughts and feelings about yourself. Rather, you may be suffering from a Premenstrual Disorder known as PMDD. And you most certainly are not alone. IAPMD is the only global nonprofit for Premenstrual Disorders, and we are here with resources, advocacy, and education to help YOU! iapmd.org/about-pmdd iapmd.org/pmdd-v-pme iapmd.org/peer-support *PMDD symptoms may continue into the first few days of bleeding. Remember - you deserve to feel good! #feelgoodfriday ?? Special thanks to @sacred_wellness_by_zuli for the song rec from her PMDD GLOOM playlist. #pmdd #pme #pms #pmddpeeps #symptoms #suicideprevention #diagnosis #move #gooutside #ocean #beach #suicide #trackyourcycle #suicideprevention #advocacy #mycycle #myperiod #symptoms #youarenotalone #mentalhealth #premenstrual #menstrual #premenstrualhealth? #youvegotthis #anxiety #depression #sleepissues #mood #hormones

Do you have questions about PMDD & PMD but not sure where to look for answers? IAPMD is here to help! Check out our FAQs at iapmd.org/faq. Our questions are categorized into the following: ?About PMDD ?About PME ?PMDD, Surgery, & Surgical Menopause ?About PMDs ?About IAPMD If your question is not already included in this knowledge base, there is a link where you may submit your question. What began as a collective of fellow sufferers has grown into a comprehensive lifeline of support, information, and resources for anyone impacted by the core premenstrual disorders. And we're here to help YOU! KEEP GOING. ?? #faqs #pmdd #pme #pms #pmddpeeps #symptoms #suicideprevention #diagnosis #move #gooutside #ocean #beach #suicide #trackyourcycle #suicideprevention #advocacy #mycycle #myperiod #symptoms #youarenotalone #mentalhealth #premenstrual #menstrual #premenstrualhealth? #youvegotthis #anxiety #depression #sleepissues #mood #hormones

If your symptoms last into your period, can that still indicate PMDD? ?? Yes! Many people with PMDD continue to experience symptoms into the first few days of menstrual bleeding. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, symptoms can last up to 4 days into the menstrual period. @acog_org There, however, must be a symptom-free ‘gap’ after your period and up to ovulation. If you are experiencing symptoms outside of your luteal phase, consider seeing your provider in order to explore a potential PME diagnosis. iapmd.org/pmdd-v-pme Remember - you deserve to feel good! #feelgoodfriday ?? #pmdd #pme #pms #pmddpeeps #symptoms #suicideprevention #diagnosis #move #gooutside #ocean #beach #suicide #trackyourcycle #suicideprevention #advocacy #mycycle #myperiod #symptoms #youarenotalone #mentalhealth #premenstrual #menstrual #premenstrualhealth? #youvegotthis #anxiety #depression #sleepissues #mood #hormones

We are amazed at the response from our community. OVERNIGHT, we have reached capacity for this particular study. We are so excited to see your passion for advocacy and change! While we are no longer accepting applicants, we are eager to provide more research opportunities in the future, so keep an eye out. Thank you to everyone who signed up and to everyone who wanted to! "I’m thrilled by the incredible response we received to our latest research study! The overwhelming interest filled our capacity quickly, showing just how much our community values staying informed and getting involved. We’re excited to share more opportunities like this in the future, so stay tuned!" - Co-Founder & Executive Director Sandi MacDonald. ?? #pmds #menstruation #periods #premenstrualresearch #pmddresearch #pmddpeeps #pmdd #pme #pms #menstrualcycle #hormones #emotions #research #myperiod #mycycle #diagnosis #treatment #prevention #support #trackyourcycle #beyourownadvocate #networkforgood #researchopportunity #thattimeofthemonth

We are looking for menstruating individuals from Canada or the US to participate in 6 cycles of daily symptom tracking and a 2-cycle self-help program for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or premenstrual exacerbation of major depressive disorder (PME-MDD). Your participation would involve a total of approximately 14 hours, which includes a 2-hour Zoom call and 6 months of daily and weekly surveys. If you are over the age of 18, have or suspect to have PMDD or PME-MDD, have regular menstrual cycles, are not taking oral contraceptives, and live in Canada or the US, you may be eligible to participate! In appreciation of your time, you will receive up to $200. If you are interested in participating, please complete this brief eligibility survey: https://lnkd.in/e2gzkkRh. For more details, email Taryn Wahl at [email protected]. Principal Investigator: Dr. Jennifer Gordon. This study has been reviewed and received approval through the Research Ethics Board, University of Regina. #pmds #menstruation #periods #premenstrualresearch #pmddresearch #pmddpeeps #pmdd #pme #pms #menstrualcycle #hormones #emotions #research #myperiod #mycycle #diagnosis #treatment #prevention #support #trackyourcycle #beyourownadvocate #networkforgood #researchopportunity #thattimeofthemonth

The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders is a lifeline of support, information, and resources for women and AFAB individuals with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME). Visit iapmd.org/about to read our story. Remember - you deserve to feel good. #feelgoodfriday ?? #pmdd #pme #pms #pmddpeeps #symptoms #suicideprevention #diagnosis #move #gooutside #ocean #beach #suicide #trackyourcycle #suicideprevention #advocacy #mycycle #myperiod #symptoms #youarenotalone #mentalhealth #premenstrual #menstrual #premenstrualhealth? #youvegotthis #anxiety #depression #sleepissues #mood #hormones

Hello and Happy Monday! An extra special hello to anyone new to our community and/or Premenstrual Disorders! Understanding Premenstrual Disorders can be extremely beneficial in your healing journey! SO WHAT IS PMDD?? An excellent place to start is by checking out our website (iapmd.org). More specifically, iapmd.org/about-pmdd. Here, you'll find some excellent nuggets of info! For example, while PMDD is directly connected to the menstrual cycle, it is NOT a hormone imbalance. PMDD is actually a SEVERE NEGATIVE REACTION in the BRAIN to the natural rise and fall of estrogen and progesterone. Our website has all sorts of FREE resources, so we hope you'll have a look around! YOU'VE GOT THIS!! ?? #PMDD #PME #PMS #premenstrualdysphoricdisorder #pmddawareness #premenstrualhealth #pmddsucks #pmddresources #pmddisreal #menstrualcycle #notahormoneimbalance #Hormones #Periods #PeriodHealth #MenstrualHealth #Mentalhealth #PMDDisreal #mycycle #myperiod #pmddpeeps #premenstrual #pmddnotpms #pmddawarenessissuicideawareness #pmddawareness #periodproblems #womenshealth #afab #inclusion

It may be spooky season right now, but there shouldn't be anything scary about asking for help with your PMDD/PME. IAPMD has a wide variety of resources to help you at iapmd.org. Nothing to be afraid of. They're free and accessible to everyone. Some helpful links: iapmd.org/toolkit iapmd.org/peer-support iapmd.org/pmdd-v-pme iapmd.org/faq https://lnkd.in/erdR3Hay https://lnkd.in/ebDMCBvn iapmd.org/events & more! Our IAPMD staff has lived experience with premenstrual disorders, so we get how hard this is for you and are eager to help. Remember - you deserve to feel good - even during the spookiest season of them all. #feelgoodfriday ?????? #Halloween #happyhalloween #halloweenweekend #pmdd #pme #pms #pmddpeeps #peersupport #halloweenfun #myperiod #mycycle #ghosts #pumpkins #bats #trickortreat #candycorn #halloweencostumes #lutealphase #premenstrual #mentalhealth #spooky #thisishalloween #youarenotalone #october31st #November

Time zones can be tricky, especially when different parts of the world change their clocks at different times. ?? Here is your reminder that there is only a FOUR hour time difference between UK time and our default Eastern time this week. BST became GMT on Sunday, Oct. 27th, but EDT won't become EST until this Sunday, Nov. 3rd, when the time difference goes back to 5 hours. Still confused? Check out worldtimebuddy.com. Hopefully, this reminder will be helpful to anyone who needs it. ?? #timezone #timechange #fallforward #pmdd #pme #pms #mycycle #myperiod #cycle #selfcompassion #menstrualcycle #phases #pmddpeeps #premenstrual #pmddnotpms #selfcare #pmddawarenessissuicideawareness #selfcare #pmddawareness #periodproblems #womenshealth #afab #menstrualhealth #inclusion #suicideprevention #holistic #community