The Luteal Toolbox: Preparing for Luteal Episodes 

The luteal phase—the week or two before your period—can feel like a slow-motion crash. For those living with PMDD, it’s not just about mood swings or physical symptoms; it’s about surviving a phase that can feel all-consuming.

When should I see a therapist for PMDD?   

Just think: if symptoms show up for about five days each cycle over 30 years, that’s 1,800 challenging days. That’s far too many days to endure without solid support. Navigating PMDD can feel like being on a rollercoaster you never signed up for. One day you’re feeling stable, maybe even hopeful, and the next, you’re hit with waves of anxiety, irritability, exhaustion, or those dark thoughts that can seem to come out of nowhere.

My Tummy Hurts (And Other Thoughts on My Hysterectomy)

 Last week, I had a complete hysterectomy. My uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes? Gone. It took two hours. Two nights in the hospital. Ten thousand dollars.

And now? My tummy hurts.