The Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for PMDD
PMDD is often viewed through a biomedical lens, with treatment conversations focusing primarily on hormones, medication, and symptom management. But […]
You’re Not Overreacting: How PMDD Changes Emotional Processing
One of the hardest parts about PMDD is how believable the emotional intensity feels when you’re in it. A conversation […]
PCOS Rebranded: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
“PCOS” is no longer PCOS. After a 14-year global effort involving clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates, the condition historically known […]
When PMDD Rage Doesn’t Feel Like You
You’re halfway through an argument before you realize how intense you sound. The reaction feels instant, sharp, and completely justified […]
When Hormones Are Dismissed: Women’s Health and Medical Gaslighting
For decades, women’s experiences of their own bodies have often been dismissed, minimized, or misattributed to stress, anxiety, or “just how […]
Therapy for PMDD and PME: Regulating the Nervous System Through the Monthly Rollercoaster
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME) are challenging conditions that affect emotional, physical, and cognitive functioning during the […]
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy to Support Women with PCOS: Healing Beyond the Physical
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects a significant number of women and presents not only with physical symptoms but also with […]
Understanding the Connection Between ADHD and Hormonal Changes
ADHD is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to how it shows up in women and individuals assigned female at […]
When Performance Becomes Protection: The Overlap Between PMDD and People-Pleasing
In many professional environments, emotional control is treated as a marker of competence. Those who quietly manage discomfort, regulate their […]
Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Folks with PMDD: A Call for Inclusive, Compassionate Care
Are Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an often misunderstood and deeply distressing condition that affects some people who menstruate. For trans […]