I just got out of a psychiatric hospital and I was finally after five years diagnosed with PMDD. I never knew how dark I was till 5 days after taking Prozac 10mg. Life changing honestly, feel reborn and shocked.

my 12 yo grand daughter started her menses at age 10 and within a few months became angry, depressed, then suicidal and cutting herself. Just a few weeks ago a psychiatrist finally diagnosed her with this illness, PMDD and put her on 10mg prozac. The change was almost immediate...3 days later she is eating, sleeping, smiling, not suicidal anymore. I am so happy.Happy.Happy as I am the one raising her, never heard of this desease before but when I read it I shared with her pediatrician, he sent her to psychiatrist and she agreed with my diagnosis. I have my happy,beautiful, delightful, enjoyable brown like you only grandchild back again. I just wanna thank my God for allowing us to get a diagnosis that is finally helping her. Before this a therapist said she had ODD a mental illness that can lead to pathological conduct disorder. She was misdiagnosed as a problem child when she had a problem of wrong diagnosis and now is herself again, TY Jesus!

I have pmdd. I was put on zoloft for many years of my past life. It was good at first then I needed stronger and stronger and then it hit me to a flat line. I ended up feeling very suicidal and it effected my ability to be able to feel emotions. The best thing I did was come off them and surrender myself to god. He’s now helping me cope with it. Not to mention he took my terrible depression away. I find the more I focus on god the more I can cope with daily life.

I have PMDD as well and it's crazy how when you search it here on youtube. Alot of the videos are from 11+ years ago! I wish more people had an understanding of what this was. 😫 Wishing you well, we're all in a club that we never signed up for.

Not to be racist . But I have been searching so long to find a black woman around my age who is experiencing the same thing. This makes me feel so much better ❤️. I am 22 I have been suffering with this since 9 years old . This disordered has ruined may relationships, jobs, opportunities, etc . I really try so hard to push past it but it’s really mentally exhausting. I just feel better in my bed sleeping my life away . The oversleeping to getting no sleep . Being highly active to being non active . I experience this 2 1/2 weeks out of the month . So basically 70% of the month . It feels like my life is basically just to live through this and make it through this . As long as I can do that I feel like I accomplished so much but then I realized I’m literally battling myself and have actually done nothing in reality .

I have PMDD as well and you were the first person I met you had it too. It’s so hard, I feel like even more of a wreck on top of the anxiety, depression, endometriosis, & PTSD I have. It’s so tiring feeling not yourself and not wanting to do anything. It’s been years of trying different things to help and so far I haven’t found anything to make it better. And it’s so hard not having anyone to relate to. I’m sorry you’re having a hard time and I hope that things get better. You’re not alone. I’m always here for you if you need anything. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

wow. i suffer from PMDD as well, and everything you described is everything i feel every month too. thank you so much for bringing awareness to this! wishing you the most love and grace in your journey 💕!

Destroys my life every 2 weeks only giving me a couple of days to kinda feel human

I feel the what you're saying Bria ! I am almost 48 and I have been suffering from PMDD for at least 5 years! I haven't been diagnosed by a doctor because I don't really trust doctors and the traditional medical system. This issue can be very debilitating and it s scary. My hormones get out of wack and I have so much rage, sadness, arguing with people just very overwhelmed! I am hard on myself too but I find that going out in nature helps me a ton. Writing in my journal, affirmations and yes Cannibis helps!!!! I have taken Zanax but I would never take birth control , I never trusted it even in my 20's. You are young but i believe that talking about it is very healing. thank you for being aware of your body and speaking out1 This assists other girls and women sooooooooo much. It is a serious thing. There have been times where i just want to give up but I'm a mom of two and i just try my best to calm my nerves naturally. I meditate and I just try to stay away from stressful toxic people or situations that can turn volatile. I wish you luck in your journey. Everyone has their choices on how to handle these hormones... I am just happy that these are now discussions and let's support one another. Women need more forums like these ! Love & Light

You are so FUCKING real & appreciate tf out of this video ! I got off birth control about 7 months ago & after getting off experienced the worse mental health state of my life lol I also just turned 25 so theres been a lot of recent changes but Im 100% this is all effects of birth control which is soo because I know I am not like this and its my bodys way of detoxing from those harmful chemicals.. PMDD is real and I am 1000% what I experienced was PMDD

I was just diagnosed with PMDD and relate with everything you said. Its so bad I have too plan around it. It sucks when there's a big event like a wedding or family reunion and I go look at my calendar (because I learned to keep track so I know when it well happen the following month) and see that big event is going to be when my PMDD is around.

I can't believe that no one ever mentioned this to me. My mind is blown. I too am not constantly depressed. Only half the month. It's hard to figure out how you can be happy one day and then completely drowning and suicidal the next. I have a lot of hormonal issues. Im 36 and I still get breakouts. I have a bicornate and tilted uterus. I have also developed melasma. And i get the most excruciating cramps each month, which are completely debilitating. I have also been diagnosed with ADHD for the second time in my life...( it was not taken seriously the first time, as a child). Which already makes it difficult for me to regulate my emotions. The week before my period I absolutely feel out of control and like I'm literally losing my mind. Even after months of therapy, I feel I have no control. It's scary and overwhelming.

I suffer with extreme PMDD as well, this month in particular has been hell. I was prescribed Zoloft but I’ve been too afraid to take it because of the side effects. Hearing you are feeling so much better has helped encourage me to take it. Thank you for bringing awareness to this as so many women’s silently suffer alone.

Hello to all of my PMDD warriors 💗 This video is so brave, enlightening, informative, and is the story of millions of women who are afraid to ask for help! Thank you so much for sharing your stories. Now I'm just might share mine. Bria, I can't express enough how happy I was to find your channel. Seeing another woman of color speak about this made me happier! I too want to find a solution and not just a band aid. All the women of the world deserve to be acknowledged for the strength it takes to get through half of the month. Your light shines Bria and I am overjoyed you found Zoloft. Although I ambnot really into taking pills. It is satisfying to hear someone say they feel like themselves again 🤗 SAY NO TO BIRTH CONTROL!!! Let's talk about cannabis for PMDD!🍃👍🏾 YOU ARE NOT ALONE 💯🙏🏽🥰

Definitely doing an in depth research on PMDD because a lot of what you're saying sounds so relatable to me! Really appreciate you opening up and sharing all of this to help others ❤️❤️❤️

This resonates so much. I had the exact experience in Feb, seasonal depression, the panorama and then BOOM! So glad more and more women are sharing their experiences. Feels less alienating.

I have PMDD as well and Omg I try so hard to push through it but it’s so Draining . I wish more ppl knew about it ; because it really is something serious . Take care and much love to you 😊❤️.

When I tell you I have been through SOOOOO many doctors that told me I’m just depressed rather than listening to the experiences I have faced with PMDD. If it wasn’t for a PA that knew what I was talking about I feel like I would have been worse off. Thank you for talking about this topic Bria! Because it’s one that many women do not know they have or experience. 💕 pray for everyone to get better with this journey.

I have PMDD also. Been struggling for about a decade now. I am 29 yrs old and I can finally say, I am seeing progress on my journey. I have performed every holistic remedy on myself in an attempt to heal myself; because like you, my doctor prescribed me birth control as well (which RUINED my skin at the time) & made matters worse. I suffered years and years with depression, rage and loneliness, childhood traumas and poor diet. PMDD used to literally have a chokehold on my life! It was 2weeks or normal and 2weeks of pure hell. My entire perception of self was being altered each month I dealt with PMDD. Fast forward to now, I have switched to 100% organic products and a menstrual cup because I believe part of my illness was due to toxins I was putting into my womb. We really have to get clean from the inside out. Detoxing around that time of the month is a LIFE CHANGER. & I saw a lot of ladies advocate for cannabis as well; yes, IT WORKS. Yoga, meditation, music...all therapy & FREE. Do not allow these male doctors (female too) advise you on a situation they have never lived through! Thank you for speaking out, I know I am a year late but I am just finding our channel and have been binge watching your content.

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been in recovery for the passed 8 months and going to therapy for the first time and I’m in my early 30s. I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, and bipolar mood swings since my teens. I’ve always thought there was just something wrong with me and I was crazy. Anti depressants have been suggested through out the years but I didn’t want to take them, because I didn’t feel anxious and suicidal all the time. I’ve only just recently discovered that these symptoms occur when I’m menstruating. Since I’ve realized this I’ve been researching PMS symptoms and the effects it has on our mental and physical health. Then I stumbled upon your video which is the best depiction of what its actually like going through PMDD from a personal experience and how much it reeks havoc on relationships and the work place, as I’ve had the same problems. I haven’t been diagnosed by a doctor yet but I’m 100% positive Ive had this for years but didn’t know exactly what was going on and having to struggle in silence that I might get shamed for my crazy emotional rollercoaster. I can’t believe I’m just now discovering this and how many other women suffer from this. I hope that amazing people like you keep getting the message out there and continue finding answers and sharing your experience! I can’t explain how much this video helped me understand that I’m NOT ALONE and what is REALLY going on with my body. I’m gonna keep continuing my search for answers. We need a PMDD support group 😅 💁🏻‍♀️ Sending love to all the women on this feed that struggle with this condition as it is serious and finding answers can change lives! 💗

Omg I just had the worst episode of depression in my life. The thoughts that came to my head I don’t wish that upon nobody !! AMD evrything you described is what is happening to me THANK YOU!!

So true that they should mention this to young girls when they get their period. I went through realizing I had this a few years back when talking with my therapist. It literally sucked to hear but at the same time felt relieving... knowing there’s a name for this depressive feeling. It’s tough but I’m grateful you spoke up, and together we are stronger. God bless y’all reading this 💗 #therapydoeshelpalot

this whole video made me feel so seen. I think instead of trying to explain my monthly "episodes" to my friends, I'm going to just show them this video. I agree with the stress of 2020, and just going through that in our 20s is hard as well. Being Black would be even more stress added onto 2020, and everyday. Thank you so much for making this video, honestly life changing after I had one of the worst episodes of PMDD this year! I'm not alone. That's life-changing to realize!

I have PMDD, and I was so relieved when I found out that you have PMDD. Your transparency is helping so many people. ❤️

Antidepressants have never worked for me, every kind I've tried has made me feel totally crazy even when it's "evened out." I feel weirdly robotic and numb when I take them. But anti anxiety medication works perfectly for my anxiety disorder and helps regulate my mood swings during the bad times along with taking extra supplements (fish oil, B Vitamin). Just goes to show that every one of us has a unique experience when it comes to our bodies, and nothing works the same for everyone. It's a whole journey discovering what works and that doesn't, and while it is so frustrating, when y oh u find things that work on a sustainable level it is the best feeling in the world.

Literally, just this morning i made a post for my ig story stating im not ok but i dont get the luxury of feeling that way because im a mom and i have to go to work and i have to pull up my boot straps and just do it! I didnt post b/c i figured who the hell cares. I laid in bed trying to figure out why the heck ive been feeling like this all wk then finally got up go in the shower and felt how heavy my boobs were. “Oh smh im pms’ing ugh”. But honestly i get like this about 2 wks before my cycle every months and i ALWAYS have the SAME THOUGHT. I never considered PMDD only pms but just figured everyones pms is this bad and they just mask it like me. Thank you so much for sharing. Im definitely going to begin tracking and talk to my doc. And to think i found you by watching a wealth wellness video. I collecting all your gems this morning. God bless you Bria!!

For PMDD, try taking Allegra the week before menstruation - it’s almost as if the body is having an allergic reaction to it’s own fluctuation in hormones. I have PMDD, and this plus vitamin B6, calcium, ashwaganda can ameliorate the symptoms. Doesn’t address the core, but helps to cope.

This is sooooo me. I am 43 and have suffered with anxiety and depression for many years but it's on a whole different level the past year or so. The week before my period is absolutely horrible. I talk to my doctor next week about it. This is a nightmare.

Thank you for spreading awareness! I struggle with pmdd and it's been an awful ride.

Hi Bria! I'm Jak & this just came up on my homepage. I have PMDD too and this video was SO validating. I also just started my channel which is a lifestyle type channel but really focuses on mental health and being transparent about the highs and lows. I also experience sometimes the psychological symptoms being really intense one both then the physical. It's so hard to predict! Feel for you and in major solidarity with you! being I don't often see popular creators sharing about these really hard parts of their lives and it's really encouraging to see you doing so. I just subscribed and am excited to follow along more.

I just cried during listening u because no body has understand me even my mother .....and what you just told I face every month but the problem is that I don't take medication

Thank you for being so open and real. This was way better than some therapist I just watched who just talked at me like all I need is to take ibuprofen and medicate medicate. I do have some interesting experiences with supplementation fixing my problem. It was a muscle test I got and the doctor gave me a huge list of 14+ different things to take. My symptoms were gone completely by period 2. Sadly months later I was bad at taking the supplements and got my PMDD back full swing and the supplements were not holding me down once I started them back up a significant amount of time. My lifestyle had changed a lot due to the pandemic and I think ultimately had different supplemental needs because of that. Unfortunately I didn’t get muscle tested again and just lived with some of the worse mental episodes I have ever experienced. It wasn’t till last summer I hit a mental breaking point. It was scary. I then saw a different doctor who was a load of money up front. That price was awful and I should have gone back and just did the muscle test with the previous doctor. I was just confused and discouraged that being back in the same supplements that fixed the issue before were not working now and he said that the selection of supplements was based on a genetic read. But if that were the case, the would still work again right? Anyway, to this expensive naturopathic doctor instead! I decided to do a candida detox with medication and diet. All of my issues went away! No joke. I never felt better. My period was normal and happy. There was a trade off though. Now my beast is not eating things that created that gut imbalance in the first place. I have to cook all of my meals. I have very little snack options and that is hard too. I was hoping that I could start to eat how I used to eat if I healed my gut after kicking out that pathogen that was ruining it and marking a muck of my hormonal balance. I tried a low fod map food diet to try and heal my gut. I then started introducing normal foods again. I got IBS really bad since I was able to restore a health gut again it was more sensitive to bad foods. I ate those things enough that I need to heal the gut back. I just feel burnt out of not have One great snack options and still I miss my favorite foods. It is one great emotional baggage. I basically have to eat a paleo diet, otherwise everything else is harsh enough on my gut health it harms it and I have hormonal imbalance again. Im hoping to know how to finally end this battle. I think on top of taking types of food out I am going to do intermittent fasting to give the gut significant breaks from digesting food to heal. I have already started a little bit and it is super hard. I truly hope it will solve it all. I will keep you updated on how it goes. I am a believer of let food be thy medicine. Watch thy gut haha. I don’t know if any of this information helps but if you would like to talk more let me know! My email is elly.bean@live.com.

Thank you for being so transparent and open. I can relate in so many ways and just cane from the doctor today myself. I was searching to see if someone, anyone felt what and how I feel. There need to be more options and solutions for this for women. Thank you again

I’m so sorry you’re having to go through all this ): I had no idea what PMDD even was so I’m thankful you shared ❤️

I have so many questions about PMDD and have been wondering for a long time if I have it (but am trying to wait until I can see a specialist before I completely self-diagnose). Thank you so so much for this video 💛💛

Having a terrible PMDD day and wanted you to know how much your content has helped me to feel less alone.

I have PMDD and thought my symptoms were what every AFAB person/womxn experienced and now knowing that it's not everyone's experience I am so grateful for those talking about it so that other AFAB person/womxn doesn't have to hide. Thank you for sharing your story!!!

I got diagnosed with PMDD, yesterday. 😓😓thank you for your explanation. 💖

I'm so sorry y'all that you are all experiencing this. Know that there is freedom in Christ. You don't have to feel hopeless for God will shift it all. The best thing I've ever done was to allow God to take the lead and literally save me. It's okay to tell God you need help and it's beautiful as he steps in to bring peace. God bless y'all.

I thought I was going crazy. Thanks so much

Exactly how I’ve been feeling !!!! I was also on anxiety meds and since 2018 I began to feel so tired I even dropped out of college and quit my job. I even stopped going out and enjoying life. I still struggle but I’m getting better. I’m gonna go to a holistic doctor too Thanks for sharing your story. 💗

this is my first time hearing about PMDD thank you for sharing

Not me having pcos & pmdd... & the fact that I have finally found someone who I can relate to... 😭😭... Thank you so much

Thank you Bria for this video! It's like you're describing me... Eating healthy, working out, going to therapy, but nothing stops the PMDD. Fingers crossed Zoloft will work 🤞🏼 if you have any other updates or tips please let me know! ❤️

You are me. I’m so glad you’re you! Thank you so much for explaining how this feels.

I am glad I am not alone 😭 It makes me so emotionally volatile its scary. but I'd been like this since my period first began and no one said anything. My fam just walked and still walks on egg shells around me cause they don't know when's the next time I'll flip. Heck I don't know. Sometimes I break down into hysteria where I laugh and immediately burst into tears... I thought I was just crazy. Usually during this time of the month I just isolate myself to spare my family and friends from my emotional upheavals

TW!!!!: sexual assault I have not been officially diagnosed with PMDD yet (im very positive after much research I have it) but im convinced that birth control/my sexual assault experiences triggered it heavily over the years (I didn’t feel symptoms until mt late teen years)

I am starting to think it’s what ever hormones they put on food or water 🤷‍♀️

I love that everyone is speaking out!♥️

The problem is you know what it is but can’t control it. It makes me so irrational fatigued, bipolar for two weeks like clock work. I make bad decisions! like will lose friends, break up with bf, and then when I come down I’m trying to fix everything. It cause me to self isolate.

I wonder how many people dealing with this are single….because every story of pmdd I’ve seen online they are in relationships. At least for my hell week I have no emotional support in that sense and would love to know if there’s a perspective like that out there

Zoloft takes 2 to 3 months to start working so shouldn't come off of it so soon. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

Why does research say less than like 10% suffer from this when all the comments on this video suggest maybe otherwise. I’m 32 and I feel like I have pmdd. I really do

Thank you for sharing your story Bria I seriously appreciate and love you!! You’re so sweet and your light is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us. Lots of love always!!💛

God bless you! Thank you for making this video. I take Prozac 10mg. xoxo

Yaasss girl! I live in Minneapolis. The last year was intense, words can’t describe. And we can only go up from here! ❤️❤️

Get your hormone levels tested before your period. Bio identical progesterone helped me.

The devil is a lie. It’s not easy, but it helps to set a reminder around the time ur expecting your period. This too shall past. It gets better. Love you, sista 🙏🏽

Thanks for speaking out on this!

I have this and it’s awful. Literally the week before my period i’m completely not myself it can make you feel insane

Thank you for this video. I’ve been feeling the exact symptoms you’ve explained for over 2 years, and no one understands. Even doctors. It’s so hard to deal with this and only REALLY feel NORMAL like one week out of the month..

I literally never post comments but this video was so so helpful. Thank you for this 😊

That’s where I am at right now. Birth control makes me way worse. Then I have tried to take medications before, and no medications have helped me they give me bad side effects. So I am suffering with PMDD every month. It’s ruining my life.

i have to do more research on PMDD but is fatigue, a major symptom because i’m really struggling with that

I do not want to be committed to a mental hospital....but sometimes I feel like they should😔 I feel like a crybaby and I fucking hate myself!

Does anyone here have experience taking Buspirone and Zoloft at the same time? If so please share?

I’m so glad i watched this because everything makes sense now :( i most definitely have this

It's not classified as a mental disorder... it's an endocrine disorder, which is a medical horomonal problem.

crazy your doctor immediately said it was PMDD when I was told I had bipolar disorder which a lot of women get misdiagnosed with BP instead of PMDD. I too was hesitant of taken birth control but it works for me now. Omg just listening to your experience really made me relive it I too had this turn in my mental health in 2020.

Wow Bria, you hit all the points, thank you. This has been my experience.

Hey girl!! Did you feel any strange side effects to Zoloft? I’m sensitive to meds. Most of the time I feel worse or feel like I can’t function.

Been dealing with this for years, but yes stress makes it worse. Just now gonna start a medication, hoping and praying for some resolution 🙏

I really appreciate this video 🙏 I got put on birth control. I was fine for the first week then i hit a massive low, I had to stop the pills immediately. Was so awful and scary how it made me feel. I'm now trying some supplements and learning mindfulness.

I have been searching for solutions as well, and have heard a lot of women have relief with a plant-based diet. Dairy products seem to worsen symptoms. I am looking at this option for myself, worth a try.

PMDD is not a hormone imbalance. Apparently hormones are balanced - it’s the way the body reacts and responds to those hormones that goes wrong

I just found this video because I searched PMDD because I felt so alone in it. I HEAR YOU and I believe you. The suffering is real

I’m so glad I found this. This is how I feel 2 weeks si get my period. I kept asking myself what is happening. Is now affecting my marriage.

Thank you for sharing your story. I have pmdd and I'm literally in my luteul phase experiencing it now. All my "zest" for life is gone...my doctor gave me zoloft but I'm so apprehensive about taking it. You're right in that it's important to track cycle (I use Flo), but tbh it just let's me know what's coming up and no matter how much I try to prepare, the results are the same every single month. Its truly a terrible experience only being balanced and experiencing joy for 10-14 days out of the month. Just don't know what to so anymore

I have PMDD and anxiety also it just gets worse the 1-2 weeks before. It’s true they only offer birth control I haven’t found any methods to stop it. I just ignore my thoughts & battle it it’s a hard time )):

I definitely think this is what is going on with me. I am happy in my daily life but then randomly I will get these waves of depression and agitation.. as of late I have not have my period is six months and I think the non release of the hormones have been really creating a hel for me.. have a dr appointment coming up to get tested.. smh pray for me, as I pray for all of you.!

You described everything I have been experiencing

I hallucinate before and during my cycle I know it’s coming as I see demon like faces it’s very brief but it happens also a heavy dose of paranoia I think everyone is after me and I can’t relax I never been diagnosed with PMDD most doctors don’t listen to what I’m saying 🤷‍♀️I’m scared one day I’ll go full on psychosis. I’ve gotten close to doing my wrist in but I only used very dull objects so far the thoughts get so damn intense it’s hard to control. It’s funny cause after this over I’m like wth was I even in about? Then I feel goofy as hell 🤪 it’s just a vicious cycle the violent thoughts I get I’m terrified for the person who pisses me off one day and they better hope there’s no objects around me

Have you heard of The Red Tent program with Natalie Ryan Herbert? It uses RTT Therapy. I’ve heard it heals Pmdd. I’m going to try it. ❤️💜

Just came across your video. I've been on Zoloft and it's definitely not a solution. I wish there was more help for women that suffer from PMDD.

I suffered this n not menopause hormones ain't no picnic 4 years of living hell

Thank you for sharing im the only one i know who has this and its very hard, have ruined so many relationships

Thank you SO much for this video. Could you please do an update? I truly think I have PMDD. (Today is my first day to find out about the term! I never knew what it was.) I find myself beating my self up “I’m crazy. I’m no polar. This isn’t normal” etc etc. It’s exhausting. I cannot catch a break. I am on the hunt for natural remedies (personal preference) because I just don’t trust the possible side effects, they scare me too much.

Thank you for this video I am going to try Zoloft 😊

What type of therapy do you take for PMDD?

My back HURTS USUALLY LIKE EXCURCIATING IF I DON'T WALK

This resonates so hard!!🛎🛎🛎 I don't understand myself, and I feel like I transform into my mom. I cannot stop this stupid fucking cycle what is wrong with me?!

But also that is literally what my mood stabilising medication is made of and so bc everyone in my family has had it's like

Would you be partial to a plant-based nutrition diet? Changing what you input will change the output.

thank you

To anybody curious… LOOK UP post birth control syndrome!! Also, medical providers have told me that people go vegan and feel way better. “Flo gummies” (the circles) barely worked. 🥴

"Dam, I was really f***Ed up"lol, girl I felt that. I'm on Pozac and I feel normal again

Where can the Flow (spelling?) gummies be purchased?

Sending love xxx