“Navigating the Storm: A Personal Journey with PMDD and the Importance of Awareness”

For 12 days every month, I undergo a transformation. I become insomniac, hypersensitive, bloated, uncomfortable in my clothes, averse to loud noises, irritable over trivial matters, a cleanliness freak, plagued by a queasy stomach, and late-night cravings. I feel exhausted and avoid social interactions.