PMDD Path

My experience with PMDD: what it is, what helped, and what didn’t

What is PMDD?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, sometimes debilitating extension of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It affects mood, behavior, and physical health in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This site is a personal record of what I’ve tried in managing PMDD. I hope it helps.

What I've Tried That Didn't Help

Birth control pills
Prozac: average dose daily
Prozac: low dose during luteal phase only
An assortment of other antidepressants and anxiety medications
Antihistamines
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Chinese herbs
Supplement: Saw Palmetto
Supplement: St. John's Wart
Supplement: Calcium
Supplement: Magnesium
Supplement: Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry)
Many other supplements I can't even recall
Raspberry leaf tea
Diet: Paleo & Keto
Diet: Vegetarian & Vegan
Diet: Gluten free
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

What I've Tried That Helped a Little

Cannabis
Intensive trauma therapy
Daily long walks outside
Yoga
Meditation
Removing massive stress from my life

What I've Tried That Helped a Lot

Therapeutic macrodoses of psilocybin
Microdoses of lysergic acid diethylamide