Severe depression before your period. PMDD explained - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

For some women, the two-week luteal phase of their menstrual cycle can be extremely disruptive and life-altering. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM Warning: This episode includes references to suicidal thoughts. PMDD, or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, is a mental health disorder directly linked to regular hormonal fluctuations that take place during a cycle. People living with PMDD can experience anger, anxiety, severe depression, and even suicidal thoughts, which then stops shortly after menstruation begins. Two women, Shariya in the US and Janna in Germany, tell us how PMDD has impacted them. There’s very little scientific research about why PMDD happens and the signs or symptoms can be missed by doctors. We hear from BBC Health Reporter Ruth Clegg, who’s been reporting on how social media has shifted perceptions of the disorder, and led to changes around how doctors screen for symptoms. If you are affected by any of the issues in this episode, or suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide - www.befrienders.org 00:00 Introduction 01:06 What is PMDD and how does it affect women? 02:22 The role of hormones before your period 03:38 Real experiences of PMDD 05:29 How PMDD is treated and managed 06:45 Why diagnosis is so difficult 08:19 Research into PMDD increasing? 09:31 How to support someone with PMDD Watch more episodes from What in the World here 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4eMOlGZclzdcHmv7s8BFQE6 Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Benita Barden, Ash Mohamed and Adam Chowdhury Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #pmdd #womenshealth #depression