Welcome to Is Anybody Listening?, the podcast discussing PMS, PMDD, and all the different areas of our lives they impact.
Did you know that around 80% of females get PMS or PMDD? But with over 150 different physiological, physical, and behavioural symptoms, there isn't one picture of PMS or PMDD. Each of us has a unique and constantly changing experience.
With these conditions being cyclical, and symptoms appearing for two weeks then disappearing again, it can be all too easy for others (and ourselves) to dismiss them. Most of us have been told that PMS and PMDD are 'part of being female', that we should 'just get on with it', and worst of all, what we're experiencing is 'all in your head'.
Is Anybody Listening? explores real stories of people living with PMS and PMDD. We hope that Is Anybody Listening? will help raise the volume of the conversation around pre-menstrual conditions, give an accurate picture of what they really look and feel like, and enable more people to understand how seriously they affect our lives.
Together, with enough of us speaking up, we can and will transform the cycle as we know it.
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In this week's episode of Is Anybody Listening? Sarah shares her journey with PMS, PMDD, and hormonal health. We discuss the generational shift from 'Just get on with it, this is just part of being female' to appreciating and encouraging individuality and open conversation.Sarah tells us how, when presenting to the OBGYN with severe PMS symptoms, she was told she had two options: go on the pill, or get pregnant. We discuss the impact of birth control on our mental and physical wellbeing, and ...
11 Dec 2023
Aishwarya's PMS
In this episode, we talk to Aishwarya about her experience with PMS and PCOS. Aishwarya discusses the impact of PCOS on her premenstrual syndrome symptoms and the challenges she faces when managing them. We talk about her unusual PCOS diagnosis journey, the importance of acceptance, and the struggles of practising what we preach when it comes to self-love. Aishwarya shares the specifics of her PMS, including crashing energy levels, changes in personal motivation, and feeling socially wit...
5 Dec 2023
Min's PMDD
SummaryIn this episode, Min shares her experience with PMDD and the challenges she faced in getting a diagnosis. We discuss the impact of PMDD on work and self-confidence and emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help and therapy as soon as you need it.Min also highlights the need for better recognition and understanding of PMDD in healthcare systems, and how empathy and is key for people with PMDD. TakeawaysSharing personal experiences and stories is crucial for raising awareness and ...
27 Nov 2023
Pip's PMS
PMS, also known as premenstrual syndrome, is the name given to the group of physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (the two weeks before our period). These symptoms can significantly disrupt our lives, affecting everything including work, relationships, exercise, self-confidence, social interactions, decision-making, and more.PMS occurs, in part, as a result of the fluctuating hormones experienced during the menstrual cycle...
20 Nov 2023
Liv's PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is misunderstood. It's often described as a severe form of PMS, but for people with PMDD, this can feel like a huge understatement. PMDD is a cyclic mood-based disorder that around 5-8% of us experience in the weeks leading up to our period. There are over 150 symptoms, which can be physical, behavioural, and psychological. Common symptoms include depression, anger, exhaustion, social withdrawal, anxiety, and insomnia. PMDD can have a hugely negativ...
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