Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS, often described by sufferers as “PMS on steroids”. It affects 1 in 20 women and 90% go undiagnosed.These three women bravely tell their stories of living with the hormone-related condition which has a terrible effect on mental health. ‘I wanted to rip out my womb with my bare hands’ Laura, 32, lives in north Wales, and is married to Gareth, 35, a records manager.They have a daughter, Joy, who is nine months old. "Three years ago, I travelled to a wedding with my husband Gareth.
We got caught in traffic, the hotel had no hot water, and the hair dryer didn’t work. Most women might have been irritated, but I became physically paralysed by despair.
I sat at the dressing table feeling so out of control, I couldn’t even put my make-up on. That level of meltdown is common for 10 days every month.
And I’ve been like that for years. Aged 14, my friend went on holiday, and I bawled my eyes out for two days! I describe PMDD as like a sea of fog descending.
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