Living Well with PMDD

Did you know that PMDD is not the only premenstrual disorder? There is another premenstrual disorder referred to as Premenstrual Exacerbation.  In today's episode I explain the differences between PMDD and PME. I also explain what PME is and why some women think they have PMDD when they likely have PME. Enjoy! Take Aways -Overview of the menstrual cycle -"The rise and fall of hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, contribute to symptoms in premenstrual disorders, PMD, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation of existing symptoms." -PMDD Treatment Options Ebook -PMDD is recognized as a disorder by the medical community. -PME is not recognized as a disorder by the medical community, but is being studied. -With PMDD, you do not have symptoms during the follicular phase of your menstrual cycle. -With PME, symptoms of your existing condition will remain at their usual level during the follicular phase of your menstrual cycle. -During the luteal phase with PMDD your symptoms will be present. -During the luteal phase with PME the symptoms of your existing condition worsen. -PMDs are "cyclical neuroendocrine disorders." -Some conditions that can be exacerbated premenstrually are eating disorders, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, suicidality, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, alcohol use disorder, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Resources Used and Mentioned IAPMD Symptom Tracker [https://iapmd.org/symptom-tracker] PMDD Treatment Options Ebook (by IAPMD) [https://iapmd.org/shop/pmdd-treatment-options-ebook] IAPMD PMD Self Screen and Bitesize Overview of PMDD and PME [https://iapmd.org/self-screen] Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. The LWWP Method 1. Thought Work 2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins 3. Tracking 4. Preparation and Defaults 5. Your Thing Resources -PMS and Period Support Supplements: www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98 [http://www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98] HEIDIBRADFORD98 Code for checkout on Semaine Health (One-time use) Music Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

In today's episode, I share some out-of-the-box ways to think about people that seem "difficult" for us to be around. Simple thought shifts on your part can bring ease in those relationships. They don't need to change. You don't need to change. Try a new approach. Take Aways -What if you decide now that you'll like them no matter what? -When you genuinely look for reasons to like someone, you can usually find some. -Choose to interact as though you are already friends. -Reject panicky thoughts to force conversation. -Reassure yourself: She's fine. I'm fine.  -I feel less awkward. -I put my foot in my mouth far less. -We have real conversations. -I like her more than ever. Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. The LWWP Method 1. Thought Work 2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins 3. Tracking 4. Preparation and Defaults 5. Your Thing Resources -PMS and Period Support Supplements: www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98 [http://www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98] HEIDIBRADFORD98 Code for checkout on Semaine Health (One-time use) Music Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

Do you get floods of ideas when your head hits the pillow? Or maybe an avalanche of worry? So does Heidi. We tend to think the problem is that we aren't sleeping. Or we think the problem is that we're frustrated so we can't sleep. Nope. The problem is believing us getting to sleep is out of our control. In this episode, Heidi offers reasons as to why this happens that she hasn't heard anywhere else. Then she gives a way to address your brain to help get to sleep. Take Aways -Two things happen when we lie down to sleep: 1. We attempt to sleep 2. We react to thoughts that come to our mind. -We get frustrated that we aren't falling asleep. -When we feel frustrated, going to sleep is more difficult. - Frustration is an emotion created by a thought we are having. -Instead of getting to frustration (or when we feel frustrated), try this instead... Address Your Brain: -Let the worry or idea in. (Do not resist it.) -Say (in your head), "That's interesting." -Tell your brain, "I'll think about that at [certain time] tomorrow." -Tell your brain, "This is sleeping time." -You can thank your brain for the idea.  -You can thank your brain for trying to protect you with worry.  -Reassure your brain that you've got this. It's sleeping time. Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. The LWWP Method 1. Thought Work 2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins 3. Tracking 4. Preparation and Defaults 5. Your Thing Resources -PMS and Period Support Supplements: www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98 [http://www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98] HEIDIBRADFORD98 Code for checkout on Semaine Health (One-time use) Music Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

Happy New Year!! Join Heidi as she reviews the podcast episode titles from 2024 and then share insights. The 5 insights she focuses on from 2024 include a principle, a process, two strategies, a state of mind, and a recommendation. Take Aways -Heidi lists the titles of each episode from 2024 (54 episodes). -5 insights  1- The Principle of Thought Agency 2- The R.A.D. Process 3a- The Strategy of E-Mode (Emergency Mode) 3b- The Strategy of Heidi's Sleep Script 4- Having Hope as a state of mind that you practice 5- A Recommendation to not be too attached to a diagnosis or a label you've given yourself Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. The LWWP Method 1. Thought Work 2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins 3. Tracking 4. Preparation and Defaults 5. Your Thing Resources -PMS and Period Support Supplements: www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98 [http://www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98] HEIDIBRADFORD98 Code for checkout on Semaine Health (One-time use) Music Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]

Review your holiday season (so far) with Heidi. Did it go well? What did you like? What did you not like? Heidi shares one thing that DID happen that she thought might not happen, one gift that came to fruition that has been in the works for 2 years, and the sad news of a friend passing away. Take Aways -If you're looking back having not enjoyed your holiday season, don't keep thinking about it. Let it go.  -If desired, make a plan to savor New Year's in a way you like.  -Create a "Things I Did" List. (Especially if you're feeling like you failed this year.) -Don't let go of good ideas that haven't come to fruition yet. - Just because you haven't created something that's been on your mind and/or heart for a while doesn't mean you can't create it or that it's not going to happen. Keep it there in your mind. -You don't need to believe that it's not going to happen simply because it hasn't yet. -Recognize and accept that there are things out of your control. -Allow yourself to feel whatever feelings arise when you think about the thing that happened that was out of your control. -Let go of blaming yourself or finding ways you could have prevented the thing from happening. It's not helpful after the fact. It is damaging. Visit Heidi Bradford Coaching [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] to find out how to work with Heidi. The LWWP Method 1. Thought Work 2. Medicine/Supplements/Vitamins 3. Tracking 4. Preparation and Defaults 5. Your Thing Resources -PMS and Period Support Supplements: www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98 [http://www.semainehealth.com/HEIDIBRADFORD98] HEIDIBRADFORD98 Code for checkout on Semaine Health (One-time use) Music Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com [https://surf-house-productions.bandcamp.com/] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/]