290. The psychology of PMS

PMS can be a bit of a black box - we know we don't feel right, we know the days and weeks before our period can be sluggish, but we don't really know why because we aren't taught what's actually going on in our bodies. In today's episode, we break down the real psychology of PMS, including:  Do you have PMS, PMDD or PME? What's the difference? Why we confuse PMS and depression/anxiety  The interactions between PMS & ADHD  The role of serotonin, estrogen and GABA  The misconceptions about PMS and dealing with the shame  Some of the best mental hacks for tackling PMS + more Listen now!    PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected]    The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fecha de Publicación: 8 de abril de 2025

Duración: 54 min