Living Well with PMDD

PMDD Awareness with Marybeth Bohn: Part 3

Continuing our talk with Mary Beth Bohn. :) YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_SlnEvCiRE&t=2s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_SlnEvCiRE&t=2s] Take Aways * Therapies that may help: ACT, EMDR, or hypnotherapy. * Various dietary supplements have helped. * Lifestyle changes can improve (meaning decrease) pmdd symptoms. * REMEMBER: TRIAL AND ERROR IS IMPORTANT. WHAT HAS WORKED FOR SOMEONE ELSE MAY OR MAY NOT HELP YOU. * Some memories may show up only during the luteal phase. More research is needed, but pmdd can affect memory. * Reproductive hormones are STEROIDS. Steroids affect the brain a lot.  * Women with pmdd should consider limiting or avoiding steroids due to the likelihood of sensitivity. * Both Christina and Heidi have had experiences of their memory being affected during luteal phase. * The menstrual cycle ought to be the 5th vital sign for women of that age. * Christina's Questions: When was your last period? When are you expecting your next period? What is "PMS" like for you?  * If you are concerned that a friend or loved one may have pmdd or pme, ask them Christina's three questions listed above. This may help decrease the time it takes to figure out what is going on for them. * Possible indicators that you have pmdd or pme: having an big argument with a spouse monthly, wanting to quit your job (or actually quitting) monthly,  or being impatient with your children more so during PMS timing.  * You may not recognize these as related to your period. Start tracking. If something like the things listed above happen periodically and you start your period the next day, you likely have some premenstrual exacerbation or premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  * PMS does not last 7 days. If your PMS is lasting more than a few days, you likely experience premenstrual exacerbation of a different disorder/health issue OR have pmdd. * Histamines can influence the severity of premenstrual symptoms. * There are many ways to help yourself discussed throughout this episode and specifically around 36:00. * There are ways to help your loved one if you suspect they have pmdd or pme. Listen around 37:00. * "Awareness can reduce the average length of time to get a diagnosis from 12 years to a matter of a few months." -IAPMD. Want more support? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | ... [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/]

PMDD Awareness with Marybeth Bohn: Part 2

More with Mary Beth Bohn, co-founder of the Christina Bohn Foundation [https://www.christinabohnfoundation.org]. Video slides are utilized so this one would be especially helpful to watch! Here's where it is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/taO0-OYAQf4 [https://youtu.be/taO0-OYAQf4] Take Aways * 00 - About the Annual Christina Bohn Memorial 5K, establishing the first state recognized PMDD Awareness day (in Missouri), and about Mary Beth and her husband stepping into PMDD Awareness after Christina's death. * Here is the 7 minute video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26nDPgpjuRk]... about high level overview about pmdd and Christina. * 07:35 - Education about the menstrual cycle and pmdd including powerpoint slides by Mary Beth  * Follicular phase: first half of the menstrual cycle. Starting on day 1. * Luteal phase: second half of the menstrual cycle * All women generally feel better in the follicular phase. This is a good time to make decisions. * The luteal phase includes ovulation. * In luteal phase your uterus is preparing for menstruation or preparing for pregnancy. * We likely feel more tired, more sensitive, and more irritable in luteal phase than the follicular phase. * PMDD happens in the luteal phase. * Genetics influence the likelihood of experiencing pmdd. * TONS of wonderful information shared in here!!! * 47:38 Heidi shares a current practice that is helping her be more steady with pmdd Want more support? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | ... [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/]

PMDD Awareness with Marybeth Bohn - Part 1: Christina's Story

Christina Bohn was misdiagnosed for years. Christina lived with a debilitating disorder: premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She didn't know about pmdd and her mental health issues were not linked to her menstrual cycle until it was too late. Her mother is joining me today to share Christina's story and increase awareness and understanding of pmdd. We want you, your doctor, your family, and everyone to know about pmdd. Let's decrease unnecessary suffering. Let's get women the support they need. Let's help to decrease misdiagnosis of health problems. You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUN7KX3bC_k&t=3s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUN7KX3bC_k&t=3s] Take Aways * Christina died because of premenstrual dysphoric disorder  * Christina had sought help from mental health professionals and doctors for 11+ years * Marybeth and her husband Steve now spread awareness of PMDD through the Christina Bohn Foundation [https://www.christinabohnfoundation.org] * Christina was happy, musical, academically high achieving, and active growing up * Her mom, Marybeth, noticed that sometimes Christina had big/unusual reactions, but was extremely capable most of the time. * When Christina was finishing her last semester of nursing school, her mom noticed something was off.  * Christina worried a lot about her nursing exams (which she aced). * During Christina's career, at times she voiced to her mom that she was a terrible employee and that her employers regretted hiring her. Neither of which was true. * Christina was suicidal at times and would take herself to the emergency room for help. * Marybeth believes hormonal birth control totally changed Christina's world for the worse. * Christina was really good at how she was feeling inside. * Marybeth and Steve tried to perceive Christina's needs and meet them. * In 2020, Christina was required to undergo Electroconvulsive therapy for treatment resistant depression. She'd admitted herself to the ER the previous day, but now felt good physically and clear of mind. They would not let her go home (from ER) until she had done the first treatment. * Christina was required to continue ECT. She was supposed to do 12 sessions in 1 months time. Throughout treatment, she expressed to Want more support? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | ... [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/]

Staying Positive When Things are Hard

Today I share about some areas of my life where I have wanted to disconnect. We all go through things that are hard for us. Listen in for some examples of this for me currently and a reminder to think about the good too.  Take Aways *  "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives." -Russell M. Nelson *  When we only focus on the negative or only focus on the problems or what we perceive as problems, things that we need to solve, it just doesn't lead to a good place.  *  Take the initiative to speak the positive, to speak the good. To review in your mind and maybe to someone else some things that are good. * Heidi's tooth pain story * Heidi's lost notebook story... found in answer to prayer. * A talk by Elder Brik V. Eyre: Know Who You Really Are [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmLvB0dHMOk] * Take time to be with God * Some blessings of the timing of Heidi's dental emergency * Next week: Talking with Marybeth Bohn! Want more support? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | ... [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/]

Whole Food, Plant Based Diet to Reduce PMDD Symptoms with Special Guest Berea Lavin

My amazing friend, Berea Lavin, has found something that has ELIMINATED her pmdd symptoms. She's 3 cycles into it working for her. She's had symptoms for years... starting around age 16.  When she told me she felt SO GOOD, I asked if she would come and share details with us. She agreed! Take-Aways * 00:00 to 15:00 Berea's background with pms and pmdd and the role God plays in her life * 15:38 Berea tells us about her eating and exercise choices that are helping; all about a whole food, plant based diet * 29:15 How Berea deals with temptations * 32:07 Discussing deprivation and alterations to the strict use of this way of eating so she can LIVE * 36:09 Taking the power away from the scale. It's just a tool!  * Berea: I'm doing this because it makes me feel better and the weight is just an added perk, that comes along for the ride kind of thing as it comes off. I believe that I need the Lord in order to help me with this. I know he wants me at a healthy weight because that would be glorifying [to my body, to my family, to Him]. * Heidi: It's about trying, making better choices, seeing something that does work and realizing the sacrifice is worth it. Watch this episode on YouTube here. [https://youtu.be/bqDbkpvsJK0]  Want more support? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd.  * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me.  Music  * Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | ... [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/]