I’m not suggesting this will be the case for everyone but after trying a million things including medication, cutting out gluten was literally what cured my PP Depression. I’ve been GF now since 2016. It shocked me what a difference it made, but for me it had a profound effect.
I’ve struggled with severe PMDD since I was 13 and only got worse as I got older. I’m now 36 and like you I tried everything and after researching a lot about the causes of PMDD I found studies showing that those who have experienced any type of trauma in childhood are more likely to suffer from PMDD. After much reflection I realised that I needed to forgive a lot of people for a lot of messes up things that they did to me. Please don’t dismiss the importance of this. It has been the only thing that has SIGNIFICANTLY improved my the severity of my symptoms which usually left me feeling suicidal every single month. I realised I was just extremely wounded and those wounds began to manifest every single month. Once I made the decision to truly forgive everything that had happened in my past it was as if I had pulled a knife out of my soul and I was able to heal. It has greatly helped me to heal from a lot of the emotional/paychological symptoms of PMDD. Hope it also helps someone else out there reading this. God bless
i have been actively working out for 2 years even if its just 30 minutes on a treadmill and got a hysterectomy! my life completely changed! i was soo tired of feeling hopeless, sad and anxious for 2 weeks every month. Momma you gotta take care of yourself to be able to take care of everyone else! i liveee by that!
During PMDD Id stop working out, get completely off track so constantly restarting every few months. I was a mess for what felt 2 weeks every month, with 3 kids and full time job it was misery. I got on BC because i no longer wanted the iud and unbeknownst to me it helped me and then my dr switched me to Nextstellis which is newer and more natural, and I have no more issues, I really feel like it keeps me balanced. I no longer have those dips. Regarding working out, I got into running starting 20 minutes 3x week the little weekly goals on my running app kept me going. Working out 5-6 days a week was not a reality for me. Start slow with the working out its really all about building a habit. Good luck with everything❤
I also have PMDD and it’s so hard to distinguish when my angry thoughts/feelings are real vs when they are just results of the pmdd. I literally want a divorce for one week of the month and then I’m back to normal. It’s so debilitating to feel this way 😪
As far as working out goes, I understand where you're coming from with going all in. I was the sameway, and it never lasted long term for me. What I have found that has helped me most recently is taking walks. I don't do it every day but I try to at least take one walk a day. Someday I'll do a morning and in evening and it really has helped me so much. Hugs ❤
Thank you for posting this. I struggle with this so badly. I know I’m being irrational and angry during those days but can’t snap out of it. It’s awful. I also homeschool and that is exhausting as well and I only have 1 kiddo. You’re doing so great and are so inspiring!!
This is exactly how I am! Anxious but also just sooooo angry and I know it’s not me but I can’t be nice. When does yours hit if you don’t mind me asking? I’m always so bad the week after my period. Not sure if that’s the normal timing ?
@@maciesilva4853yessss same !! I think it’s around ovulation time that I really am not myself. I feel like I only have 1 week where I truly feel normal
Sending prayers for you. I'm 58, but I relate to you in my youthful days. And I remember going to work as a PreK teacher and feeling so emotionally exhausted! I'm truly praying for you.
I have PMDD too, even on birth control 😔 7 days out of the month really does feel like too many days. I feel your pain and I hope there’s some sort of cure soon
Aaryn-I hope you will see this message. Our home has mold and wondering which symptoms you had when it all first started for you. How quickly did it escalate and what you took for relief-not able to leave the house to reduce exposure! Praying you feel better soon!
It took me 2 years to realise that my anxiety was link to my periods. It happens to me the first 7 days before my cycle and then fine during it and then its gets me again a few days after. Ive been to my drs and been told its anxiety and offered anti anxiety tablets etc but after 2 years i myself realised its hormonal imbalance thats causes this and seek g this video definitely comfirms it. I do t have any particular reason that im anxious at this time but my dr kept saying, u must be worried about something and i couldn't give them an answer. It made me feel very stupid but now i know its hormone imbalance. I just try deal with it as best as i can as the drs here are no help. I wish u the best. Please keep us updated as ur breakthrough on this could help give someone like me tips on how to stop these terrible, debilitating feelings. Sorry for long post.
Girl my sister and I were just talking about this!!! I saw a thing online that said anti histamines are supposed to help like Pepcid AC. You are supposed to take it everyday 2 weeks before your period until you start. I’m trying it next month
I used to struggle with PMDD, before I realized that’s what it was I had been diagnosed with BPD and Bipolar as a teen in my early 20s. I started using progestertonic (I think it’s a different name now) by wishgarden 3 droppers 3x a day and my symptoms pretty much went away. PMDD is a hypersensitivity to progesterone and I found that keeping my levels up alleviated the drastic change
Often I see patients that can use traditional therapies , like hormones or other meds, to get to a place that they feel more hopeful and overall better so they can add the exercise and lifestyle change! It can be a great bridge between the two ways of doing things. Best of luck. I hope you feel better asap❤❤! 🎉
Hi hun , can I say that I was diagnosed with autoimmune diseases two years ago,I know it’s not the same as you ,but I went on a clean eating journey, did my research and try five mushroom mix ,I’m not a doctor but please look it up ,I would just add it to my coffee in the morning, I do Celtic salt in water,once again look it up ,do your research, this is my own testimony,the last two blood test I have done has come back good and the doctors are like “what ever you are doing keep doing it “as people with this kind of autoimmune diseases suffers a lot ,all the best hun ,research is key ,god put it all on earth for us all to use 🙏🏻❤️💫
You are a big inspiration for me to chill out more as a human and Mom. You are doing amazing as a Mom and wife and I hear you struggling and I am so sorry. I hope you find your answers. Give yourself grace. I love how realistic you are and I am many times tried to reflect after watching you and remind myself to chill out more and enjoy the little moments in life. 🥰
I'm a mom of 3 and 4,3 & 1 year old and i get the worst anxiety for no reason the week before my period. I also am a 110% person if i do something i do it all and cant just do the grey areas also. Ive always been this way also with anything i do and it is frustrating its like a mental battle with yourself. Because you know how your body is but is so hard to change your brain makeup and just say to yourself to mert in the middle. Youre a great mom and i hope this all resolves whether its diet, working out etc. I hate taking medicine and never could take birth control or anxiety medication because i felt crazy and actually made it worse. Sending love your way ❤❤
Aaryn, thank you for making this video. I am your age and I have tried it all. Everyone is different, I have cut out everything and tried natural & non natural hormone therapy. But not all has helped so I decided to do prescription progesterone. The prescription progesterone helped me feel amazing. Other mixed estrogen & progesterone did not help my emotional & mental state. Earlier this year I had a side effect that I handled well. After two years of progesterone I had 4 months of hemorrhaging. Once I was out of it and told my older friends I found out one my age was having a DNC to stop her hemorrhage. My friends in their 40’s & 50’s all KNEW about this side effect of hormone therapy and had been through it 😱😱😱😱😱. I was shocked to hear how common this is and how lightly it is spoken of or how woman keep this private. Some had ablations, DNC’s & hysterectomies to stop the hemorrhage. I have been off the prescription for two months now & haven’t had PMDD too bad, I have been calming my nerves with ashwagandha Tea, COQ10, and upping my Vitamin D on top of everything. P.S. I’ve tried in past years asking for hysterectomy my OB would say I was too young. I was cleared as a NO for premenopausal by 3 GYN’s cuz im too young. AS for working out: I walk a day works equally as well; my little one takes a vehicle of choice along with me 15-45min or two different 15min walks or we swim, bike ride, hike, roller skate, home stretches, home resistance bands. Hang In There!! know how unsettling it all could be ❤& listen to your body!!!!💐💐
Hi- I completely understand how you feel. I homeschool my girls and I’m at home and have a husband and step son and it’s debilitating 14 days before my period. It feels like someone injects me and sometimes people don’t understand. I recently started progesterone pill, taking vitamin B shots and so far I have felt a lot better. It feels like normal PMS for the last two months! I encourage you to try it!
I know you're resisting, and I did too, but having a hysterectomy was the best medical decision I ever made. It cured everything! It is minimally invasive now with laprascopy.
Just curious because I’m having very similar symptoms, do you think breast implant illness is at all a factor? I got implants in April 2023 and am hoping that’s not what I’m experiencing but my eyes frequently feel inflamed, facial inflammation, more down days each month, some hair thinning and from what I’ve researched it seems to point to that. I don’t want to have them taken out unless I’m absolutely sure but just wondering if you found that to be a factor at all?
So sorry to hear you’re going through this! I was struggling with this but didn’t want to get on a hormone therapy. I talked to my obgyn and she recommended a hormone free supplement called Serenol from bonafide. It is all natural and it was life changing for me!! Best of luck to you ❤
While listening, I was going to suggest hormone therapy. I’m looking into it for myself now. I’m in Canada and it’s seemingly impossible for a doctor to take me seriously at almost 35 years old. I’m feeling like I’m in the early stages of perimenopause, I have almost all the symptoms. I want to extend this phase as long as I can before hitting menopause and researching showing this is the best and most effective way. Praying you have relief soon
Sounds like you are experiencing perimenopause. I was there myself. Been on HRT patches since March and has improved drastically. But also along with strength training and 120-150g protein a day. Look into Dr Marie Claire Haver. You're not broken ❤
Zoloft has helped me a lot and on top of that my doctor added psychobiotics before increasing my Zoloft (they contain probiotics, magnesium and vitamin B6) and to be honest this month PMDD didn’t creep in! I need to see next month how I feel but I can tell it has made a huge difference, also, I sleep like a baby! You could look into it!
Hey I haven’t been able to eat gluten for 8 years now. I started trying oats a couple years ago and it has helped with the stabilizing carbs. Keto didn’t work for me! So I added in a bunch of fruit, oats and dairy :)). I would keep in dairy cuz of the nutrients. Gluten is super super inflammatory as well as alcohol. I had chronic fatigue and Lyme. So I have been down this road for a while and was bed bound for a couple of years. It sucks to have something limit you so much, I get it
Eat fatty wild fish 3 times a week. Consume less sugar. Eat fewer carbs esp bread and pasta.No msg. Workout at least 20 minutes a day anything. I do that usually in the morning. Clean oils like avocado for cooking. Eat more fruits and veggies. Drink St Johns wort herbal tea the week before period. I also love chamomile with lavendar. Make sure to get outside time dont be inisde all the time.
I really appreciate you sharing this. I’m pretty sure I have PMDD as well and you definitely do lose some of your life to it. Ive tried taking to my doctor about it and she just wants me to do antidepressants. What doctor do you go to to check hormone levels? OB, primary?
Aw hun Im hearing g Everything your saying.. my hormones are always so strong... 2 weeks before my period it starts ive the tender sore, swollen breasts, the headaches, the mood swings, the anxiety & insomnia starts about 3-4 days before the period starts its AWFUL . Have you heard of evening primrose oil? Thats supoose to be really good for PMS. Im gonna give that a try myself. If you can help it, Dont eat sugar the week before your oeriod and stay off the salt! It retains fluid. People always saying work out, its true it would help but whos got time for that with husband & kids... It is hard to find the time.. it really is. I really hope you can start to get some relief aaron 🙏💗 when you find out please let me know too 😄..
I had pmdd episodes and then I saw my naturopath. I won’t say it was cured, but the supplement regimen she got me in helped significantly!!! (I’m pregnant now so I don’t have symptoms the same anymore) First I got a genetic screening and then got on a great supplement regimen! Highly highly recommend! You also learn a ton about yourself when you get your tests results back. 💗
I so feel you on this! I homeschool also, and that week out of the month where I feel so snappy, I literally hate myself. I want to anap oit of it and cant. I actually look forward to my period starting because it brings such relief for me ( and im sire my family) and I feel so much better. Less anxiety and more patience as soon as my period comes.
If you are serious about not having any more children,you should have the hestorectory . I use to have the same issues and then I needed one for other medical reasons and my life changed for the better. What a difference in my life, I still have my ovaries so I didn’t have to take replacements medication and went into menopause naturally. Best of Luck in whatever choice you make 🥰
this is what happened to me! its crazy i told my doctor is crazy to think something that gave me the most beautiful things in the world now hates me and we need to separate lol but its been the best thing ever!
Are y’all involved in church? Women’s groups can help. Just to be able to talk to other women who been through things as well. Or who are in same season. Also praying for you though everything. Also Christian music throughout the day. Helps yes spiritually but also mentally. Along with all the things you’re thinking of doing. ❤
I always had really wonky hormones a few years after having babies. I only have 2 and they’re teens now, but I’m now struggling with perimenopause hormonal shifts. I take that Seed probiotic and that has been a game changer for me. I also did a mineral analysis and got up all the minerals I was not optimal in. I’m still trying to figure out how to support my changing hormones because though. It’s a never ending process it seems.
Have a look and see if Happy Hormones can help with our PMDD. I take if for perimenopause and is a complete game changer. My hormones were all over the place. It is natural, but I have foudn it irreplacable. Thought id throw it out there to see if they might have a product that could help you aswell. I became completely nonfunctional and still had to go to work full time. Im still exhausted alot of the time, but probably because im so busy. My anxiety was constant, palpatations, severe brain fog, omg so many things. Its being a woman just joy!!!
Hormone testing and HRT. After two children, I thought I was literally losing my mind with anxiety and insomnia and intrusive thoughts and 1 million other horrible side effects… Lightweight estrogen patch changed my life. ❤
I'm not sure if you've done it before but would you do Vlogmas this year? also, can you film an updated morning/night time routine now that you homeschool the girls, please!
Take good allergy tests as well. And just keep yourself getting checked out because of the mold. I don’t know what the long-term effects are but listen to whatever your doctor says and just do it.
I have PMDD. I’m on medication for it. However, I still have symptoms. I was listening to your stories earlier on IG. I told my husband to “listen!” just to hear that I’m not alone. I’ve considered doing the DUTCH test. I looked into it a few years back, but my insurance doesn’t cover it since it’s more functional medicine.
Oh hun!!!! Sending you a big hug! I’m glad you’re talking about this, cuz this has been on my heart for a long time. Trying to figure out these moods I get into- usually always 2 wks before my period. I wake up and I’m anxious and it wheelbarrows into just everything I could think of to be anxious about. I’m short with my husband, impatient with my kiddo and down on myself. Not sure what it is but maybe this is it. I am so sorry your going though it and didn’t know so many woman are! 😔. Glad you’re trying some last straws and I hope they help!! Sending love !💕
Try finding a naturopath dr who specializes in hormones. The only way to get an accurate hormone level is saliva tests , not bloodwork. I got help and it changed my life. Ask your doctor for saliva testing.
I’m not surprised…It is very effective for PMDD specifically. I think trying the hormone route first and following what your GYN advises is a good start. You could keep Zoloft as a backup plan. At least you do know something that is effective and if you went back on it, it wouldn’t have to be forever. Maybe when your girls are a bit older and more independent and you have a bit more time you could establish a workout routine and other healthy habits, etc and wean off. I hope this helps :))
Was your PMDD better on the Zoloft?? Zoloft is FDA approved for treatment of PMDD and can be taken daily or just 5 - 7 days prior to your cycle starting. Just something to think about.
You can take Zoloft 10 days before your period each month for PMDD. You do however need to get your hormones and thyroid levels checked. you might be starting peri-menopause.
Have you tried Seed Cycling? I didn’t for a month or two and it helped with a lot of my menstrual symptoms. I ended up stopping because I think the nuts bothered my stomach 😢
Thank you so much for posting this you have no idea the respect I have for you for this! It’s debilitating I have it and I don’t know how to do anything I would love to hear about how you have helped yours and how you get this process stayers with your dr that takes you seriously
I have pmdd....it got so bad!.... I got on birth control and prozac....I feel amazing...both birth control and Prozac help control pmdd....I totally understand dear.
I dealt with the same thing this year after baby five . I’m on progesterone pill and an anxiety pill . I was on both previously but wanted to get off everything but going through the hormone rollercoaster every month I felt like I should be having twins of triplets either my feelings I went back on medicine and it’s helped .its not gone I still feel it but it’s a ten compared to a thousand like before
@@AarynWilliams I’ve also been told to have a hysterectomy now that I’m done and have my tubes tied big I’m just not ready for that or even able to take the time off from it with five small kids running around . I hope you find that spark again 💕
I also take more vitamin d with k2 then what they told me it helps me so much but I was lower almost below myself but it helps with the pmdd and walks help a lot to
So . I have the same thing or symptoms . I have notice that staying home and doing the home school really wears me out . Idk why. Mines is only 4 and I feel tired and over stimulated so a week before my period I feel like I can't function . I feel like it's the mom thing
I feel like us teens of the early 2000's were all put on birth control pills and that just exasperated PMDD. I have PMDD horribly. I take prozac 10mg and I literally have a week where I don't even feel like myself. I end up questioning if I even want to be married. It's awful and soul destroying when I have mood swings around that time. Then once I get my period I'm totally fine. I just deal with it, but I can totally relate to how horrible it is and how it robs you monthly of a life for about a week. It's wild.
I’ve struggled with this and got worse after my 3rd different things affect it more and I have to be super in tune. How does your husband deal with it. My husband can’t handle it and isn’t understanding about it at all
It seems you take care of your girls and the animals all day every day. Do you get anytime for youself? Maybe some downtime would help with you symptoms.
Hormones never work for me. Neither birth control or natural. Tried tons of natural remedies. Only thing that helps is a low dose SSRI. Pristiq and Wellbutrin 😑💕
@@AarynWilliams it could make a BIG difference! Walking is one of THE best forms of exercise and would give y’all a chance to wrap up the day, tune in with nature, check on the animals, etc. It could be super relaxing and fun for the whole family. ❤️ Ypu have the perfect set up for a nice long walk!
Have you tried Pepcid AC?? I’ve heard so many good things about this helping with PMDD. I think you might be experiencing a bit of perimenopause too. I’m 48 and looking back I think mine started in my 30s for sure. You can google all the benefits of Pepcid ac. I haven’t tried yet. I just found this info.
I realized 3 yrs after I had my daughter after not taking axitey meds anymore it was a diff kind of feeling that when I was diagnosed was PMDD my doc put me on Zoloft iv been on it for a few yrs now it’s helped tremendously along with MJ . ❤
Hey mama! I think you are on the right track with getting on bio-identical progesterone…. But at the root you are having a cellular problem… Cambria Joy on RUclips creates a ton of videos on health focusing on our cells. She gives a lot of supplement and dietary ideas to increase natural progesterone production which is also help all your other cellular functions. Things like focusing on potassium, whole food vitamin c, 30 grams of real whole food protein at meals. My opinion don’t start working out when you are already in a state of stress… if anything start walking… it’s the only exercise that doesn’t increase cortisol. Sending you hugs and prayers. Gods walking you through a journey, open your ears to hear what He has for you…God came to earth as Jesus Christ to understand our emotions.. he wants to comfort you… run to him. Lots of love!
As someone who suffers from anxiety, honey this was so hard to watch! Your voice is so pained it made me cry!! I've had 5 kiddos and the older I get, the more out of wack my hormones are getting!! I hope you find what works for you!!😊
Have you heard about human design? I highly recommend you look into your design and get a reading. Not everyone is meant to exercise! It could also be an answer to some of your health issues. Human design completely changed my life, I invite you to look into it.
Has your doctor ever recommended CDB supplements without THC another utuber had the same thing she started them and according to her she feels like a whole new person her anxiety she said is gone
I’m not suggesting this will be the case for everyone but after trying a million things including medication, cutting out gluten was literally what cured my PP Depression. I’ve been GF now since 2016. It shocked me what a difference it made, but for me it had a profound effect.
I’ve struggled with severe PMDD since I was 13 and only got worse as I got older. I’m now 36 and like you I tried everything and after researching a lot about the causes of PMDD I found studies showing that those who have experienced any type of trauma in childhood are more likely to suffer from PMDD. After much reflection I realised that I needed to forgive a lot of people for a lot of messes up things that they did to me. Please don’t dismiss the importance of this. It has been the only thing that has SIGNIFICANTLY improved my the severity of my symptoms which usually left me feeling suicidal every single month. I realised I was just extremely wounded and those wounds began to manifest every single month. Once I made the decision to truly forgive everything that had happened in my past it was as if I had pulled a knife out of my soul and I was able to heal. It has greatly helped me to heal from a lot of the emotional/paychological symptoms of PMDD. Hope it also helps someone else out there reading this. God bless
i have been actively working out for 2 years even if its just 30 minutes on a treadmill and got a hysterectomy! my life completely changed! i was soo tired of feeling hopeless, sad and anxious for 2 weeks every month. Momma you gotta take care of yourself to be able to take care of everyone else! i liveee by that!
If you are raising four children and homeschooling, you are working out, Dear! Don’t be so hard on yourself!
Thank you for putting this out there and being so honest. It's refreshing to watch and easy to follow because you didn't chop it up with editing.
During PMDD Id stop working out, get completely off track so constantly restarting every few months. I was a mess for what felt 2 weeks every month, with 3 kids and full time job it was misery. I got on BC because i no longer wanted the iud and unbeknownst to me it helped me and then my dr switched me to Nextstellis which is newer and more natural, and I have no more issues, I really feel like it keeps me balanced. I no longer have those dips. Regarding working out, I got into running starting 20 minutes 3x week the little weekly goals on my running app kept me going. Working out 5-6 days a week was not a reality for me. Start slow with the working out its really all about building a habit. Good luck with everything❤
I also have PMDD and it’s so hard to distinguish when my angry thoughts/feelings are real vs when they are just results of the pmdd. I literally want a divorce for one week of the month and then I’m back to normal. It’s so debilitating to feel this way 😪
As far as working out goes, I understand where you're coming from with going all in. I was the sameway, and it never lasted long term for me. What I have found that has helped me most recently is taking walks. I don't do it every day but I try to at least take one walk a day. Someday I'll do a morning and in evening and it really has helped me so much. Hugs ❤
Thank you for posting this. I struggle with this so badly. I know I’m being irrational and angry during those days but can’t snap out of it. It’s awful. I also homeschool and that is exhausting as well and I only have 1 kiddo. You’re doing so great and are so inspiring!!
Totally understand! I don’t get angry.. I get super quiet and reserved because i feel super anxious during that time!
This is exactly how I am! Anxious but also just sooooo angry and I know it’s not me but I can’t be nice. When does yours hit if you don’t mind me asking? I’m always so bad the week after my period. Not sure if that’s the normal timing ?
@@maciesilva4853yessss same !! I think it’s around ovulation time that I really am not myself. I feel like I only have 1 week where I truly feel normal
Sending prayers for you. I'm 58, but I relate to you in my youthful days. And I remember going to work as a PreK teacher and feeling so emotionally exhausted! I'm truly praying for you.
I have PMDD too, even on birth control 😔 7 days out of the month really does feel like too many days. I feel your pain and I hope there’s some sort of cure soon
Aaryn-I hope you will see this message. Our home has mold and wondering which symptoms you had when it all first started for you. How quickly did it escalate and what you took for relief-not able to leave the house to reduce exposure! Praying you feel better soon!
It took me 2 years to realise that my anxiety was link to my periods. It happens to me the first 7 days before my cycle and then fine during it and then its gets me again a few days after. Ive been to my drs and been told its anxiety and offered anti anxiety tablets etc but after 2 years i myself realised its hormonal imbalance thats causes this and seek g this video definitely comfirms it. I do t have any particular reason that im anxious at this time but my dr kept saying, u must be worried about something and i couldn't give them an answer. It made me feel very stupid but now i know its hormone imbalance. I just try deal with it as best as i can as the drs here are no help. I wish u the best. Please keep us updated as ur breakthrough on this could help give someone like me tips on how to stop these terrible, debilitating feelings. Sorry for long post.
Girl my sister and I were just talking about this!!! I saw a thing online that said anti histamines are supposed to help like Pepcid AC. You are supposed to take it everyday 2 weeks before your period until you start. I’m trying it next month
Careful, bc using antihistamines consistently can cause histamine intolerance! Which sucks!
Honestly rebuking those feelings helped me n a lot of protein. Mostly rebuking. The devil is busy girl. But God is real.
I used to struggle with PMDD, before I realized that’s what it was I had been diagnosed with BPD and Bipolar as a teen in my early 20s. I started using progestertonic (I think it’s a different name now) by wishgarden 3 droppers 3x a day and my symptoms pretty much went away. PMDD is a hypersensitivity to progesterone and I found that keeping my levels up alleviated the drastic change
Often I see patients that can use traditional therapies , like hormones or other meds, to get to a place that they feel more hopeful and overall better so they can add the exercise and lifestyle change! It can be a great bridge between the two ways of doing things. Best of luck. I hope you feel better asap❤❤! 🎉
Hi hun , can I say that I was diagnosed with autoimmune diseases two years ago,I know it’s not the same as you ,but I went on a clean eating journey, did my research and try five mushroom mix ,I’m not a doctor but please look it up ,I would just add it to my coffee in the morning, I do Celtic salt in water,once again look it up ,do your research, this is my own testimony,the last two blood test I have done has come back good and the doctors are like “what ever you are doing keep doing it “as people with this kind of autoimmune diseases suffers a lot ,all the best hun ,research is key ,god put it all on earth for us all to use 🙏🏻❤️💫
You are a big inspiration for me to chill out more as a human and Mom. You are doing amazing as a Mom and wife and I hear you struggling and I am so sorry. I hope you find your answers. Give yourself grace. I love how realistic you are and I am many times tried to reflect after watching you and remind myself to chill out more and enjoy the little moments in life. 🥰
I'm a mom of 3 and 4,3 & 1 year old and i get the worst anxiety for no reason the week before my period. I also am a 110% person if i do something i do it all and cant just do the grey areas also. Ive always been this way also with anything i do and it is frustrating its like a mental battle with yourself. Because you know how your body is but is so hard to change your brain makeup and just say to yourself to mert in the middle. Youre a great mom and i hope this all resolves whether its diet, working out etc. I hate taking medicine and never could take birth control or anxiety medication because i felt crazy and actually made it worse. Sending love your way ❤❤
I have been through all of this for years. And Just had a hysterectomy last week. Hoping for better quality of life once I heal ❤
Aaryn, thank you for making this video. I am your age and I have tried it all. Everyone is different, I have cut out everything and tried natural & non natural hormone therapy. But not all has helped so I decided to do prescription progesterone. The prescription progesterone helped me feel amazing. Other mixed estrogen & progesterone did not help my emotional & mental state. Earlier this year I had a side effect that I handled well. After two years of progesterone I had 4 months of hemorrhaging. Once I was out of it and told my older friends I found out one my age was having a DNC to stop her hemorrhage. My friends in their 40’s & 50’s all KNEW about this side effect of hormone therapy and had been through it 😱😱😱😱😱. I was shocked to hear how common this is and how lightly it is spoken of or how woman keep this private. Some had ablations, DNC’s & hysterectomies to stop the hemorrhage. I have been off the prescription for two months now & haven’t had PMDD too bad, I have been calming my nerves with ashwagandha Tea, COQ10, and upping my Vitamin D on top of everything. P.S. I’ve tried in past years asking for hysterectomy my OB would say I was too young. I was cleared as a NO for premenopausal by 3 GYN’s cuz im too young. AS for working out: I walk a day works equally as well; my little one takes a vehicle of choice along with me 15-45min or two different 15min walks or we swim, bike ride, hike, roller skate, home stretches, home resistance bands. Hang In There!! know how unsettling it all could be ❤& listen to your body!!!!💐💐
@@ml461 wait I had nooo idea about the progesterone side effects! Thank you for sharing this!!! 💗 I’m glad you’re feeling better!
Hi- I completely understand how you feel. I homeschool my girls and I’m at home and have a husband and step son and it’s debilitating 14 days before my period. It feels like someone injects me and sometimes people don’t understand.
I recently started progesterone pill, taking vitamin B shots and so far I have felt a lot better. It feels like normal PMS for the last two months! I encourage you to try it!
I had PMDD when I got off of birth control to have babies. It is so horrific. My heart goes out to you. I hope you find some relief soon. ❤️🩹
I know you're resisting, and I did too, but having a hysterectomy was the best medical decision I ever made. It cured everything! It is minimally invasive now with laprascopy.
Just curious because I’m having very similar symptoms, do you think breast implant illness is at all a factor? I got implants in April 2023 and am hoping that’s not what I’m experiencing but my eyes frequently feel inflamed, facial inflammation, more down days each month, some hair thinning and from what I’ve researched it seems to point to that. I don’t want to have them taken out unless I’m absolutely sure but just wondering if you found that to be a factor at all?
So sorry to hear you’re going through this! I was struggling with this but didn’t want to get on a hormone therapy.
I talked to my obgyn and she recommended a hormone free supplement called Serenol from bonafide. It is all natural and it was life changing for me!!
Best of luck to you ❤
Being a woman is so hard honestly.
While listening, I was going to suggest hormone therapy. I’m looking into it for myself now. I’m in Canada and it’s seemingly impossible for a doctor to take me seriously at almost 35 years old. I’m feeling like I’m in the early stages of perimenopause, I have almost all the symptoms. I want to extend this phase as long as I can before hitting menopause and researching showing this is the best and most effective way. Praying you have relief soon
Sounds like you are experiencing perimenopause. I was there myself. Been on HRT patches since March and has improved drastically. But also along with strength training and 120-150g protein a day. Look into Dr Marie Claire Haver. You're not broken ❤
This is SO important to bring awareness to! 🫶🏼
I’m so sorry you’re going thru this. I’m happy you posted this and brought attention to this cause I never knew about PMDD
I suffer with to arryn your not alone with this your strong mama
I'm so sorry to hear about your pmdd it must be so hard hopefully you feel better take one step at time much love ❤❤
Zoloft has helped me a lot and on top of that my doctor added psychobiotics before increasing my Zoloft (they contain probiotics, magnesium and vitamin B6) and to be honest this month PMDD didn’t creep in! I need to see next month how I feel but I can tell it has made a huge difference, also, I sleep like a baby! You could look into it!
Hey I haven’t been able to eat gluten for 8 years now. I started trying oats a couple years ago and it has helped with the stabilizing carbs. Keto didn’t work for me! So I added in a bunch of fruit, oats and dairy :)). I would keep in dairy cuz of the nutrients. Gluten is super super inflammatory as well as alcohol. I had chronic fatigue and Lyme. So I have been down this road for a while and was bed bound for a couple of years. It sucks to have something limit you so much, I get it
praying for u! its sooo hard. not gonna lie i feel a huge relief that my favorite youtuber is about to do all the research for me ❤
Eat fatty wild fish 3 times a week. Consume less sugar. Eat fewer carbs esp bread and pasta.No msg. Workout at least 20 minutes a day anything. I do that usually in the morning. Clean oils like avocado for cooking. Eat more fruits and veggies. Drink St Johns wort herbal tea the week before period. I also love chamomile with lavendar. Make sure to get outside time dont be inisde all the time.
Of course! Good for you for deciding enough is enough. You do not have to continue to experience this…there are options and you have a plan 💪🏼
I really appreciate you sharing this. I’m pretty sure I have PMDD as well and you definitely do lose some of your life to it. Ive tried taking to my doctor about it and she just wants me to do antidepressants. What doctor do you go to to check hormone levels? OB, primary?
Aw hun Im hearing g Everything your saying.. my hormones are always so strong... 2 weeks before my period it starts ive the tender sore, swollen breasts, the headaches, the mood swings, the anxiety & insomnia starts about 3-4 days before the period starts its AWFUL . Have you heard of evening primrose oil? Thats supoose to be really good for PMS. Im gonna give that a try myself. If you can help it, Dont eat sugar the week before your oeriod and stay off the salt! It retains fluid. People always saying work out, its true it would help but whos got time for that with husband & kids... It is hard to find the time.. it really is. I really hope you can start to get some relief aaron 🙏💗 when you find out please let me know too 😄..
I had pmdd episodes and then I saw my naturopath. I won’t say it was cured, but the supplement regimen she got me in helped significantly!!! (I’m pregnant now so I don’t have symptoms the same anymore) First I got a genetic screening and then got on a great supplement regimen! Highly highly recommend! You also learn a ton about yourself when you get your tests results back. 💗
My sister has had to go gluten free and she has been trying a lot of pastas and so far barilla is her favorite.
It’s not healthy to not eat gluten if you don’t have celiacs. Learned that from my doc
I take progesterone a few days at the start of my ppmd and it help
A lot!
You look like you want to cry. I'm sorry you are going through this. I hope you can navigate this & find a good place to land with it all.
Thank you so much! I feel a lot better already and I know my doctor will help me find the right hormones ❤
I so feel you on this! I homeschool also, and that week out of the month where I feel so snappy, I literally hate myself. I want to anap oit of it and cant. I actually look forward to my period starting because it brings such relief for me ( and im sire my family) and I feel so much better. Less anxiety and more patience as soon as my period comes.
If you are serious about not having any more children,you should have the hestorectory . I use to have the same issues and then I needed one for other medical reasons and my life changed for the better. What a difference in my life, I still have my ovaries so I didn’t have to take replacements medication and went into menopause naturally. Best of Luck in whatever choice you make 🥰
this is what happened to me! its crazy i told my doctor is crazy to think something that gave me the most beautiful things in the world now hates me and we need to separate lol but its been the best thing ever!
This is good to know, I have PMDD as well but I also want one more baby, thank you for sharing this!
I had so many horrible days before my hysterectomy due to Adenomyosis. I don’t have any issues now.
Stress control would help a lot too. And less sugar and coffee.
Are y’all involved in church? Women’s groups can help. Just to be able to talk to other women who been through things as well. Or who are in same season. Also praying for you though everything.
Also Christian music throughout the day. Helps yes spiritually but also mentally.
Along with all the things you’re thinking of doing.
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I always had really wonky hormones a few years after having babies. I only have 2 and they’re teens now, but I’m now struggling with perimenopause hormonal shifts. I take that Seed probiotic and that has been a game changer for me. I also did a mineral analysis and got up all the minerals I was not optimal in. I’m still trying to figure out how to support my changing hormones because though. It’s a never ending process it seems.
Have a look and see if Happy Hormones can help with our PMDD. I take if for perimenopause and is a complete game changer. My hormones were all over the place. It is natural, but I have foudn it irreplacable. Thought id throw it out there to see if they might have a product that could help you aswell. I became completely nonfunctional and still had to go to work full time. Im still exhausted alot of the time, but probably because im so busy. My anxiety was constant, palpatations, severe brain fog, omg so many things. Its being a woman just joy!!!
Hormone testing and HRT. After two children, I thought I was literally losing my mind with anxiety and insomnia and intrusive thoughts and 1 million other horrible side effects… Lightweight estrogen patch changed my life. ❤
I'm not sure if you've done it before but would you do Vlogmas this year? also, can you film an updated morning/night time routine now that you homeschool the girls, please!
Take good allergy tests as well. And just keep yourself getting checked out because of the mold. I don’t know what the long-term effects are but listen to whatever your doctor says and just do it.
Estrogen and progesterone made me depressed and hurt physically. I now do a low testosterone regimen and it helps so much.
I have PMDD. I’m on medication for it. However, I still have symptoms. I was listening to your stories earlier on IG. I told my husband to “listen!” just to hear that I’m not alone. I’ve considered doing the DUTCH test. I looked into it a few years back, but my insurance doesn’t cover it since it’s more functional medicine.
Oh hun!!!! Sending you a big hug! I’m glad you’re talking about this, cuz this has been on my heart for a long time. Trying to figure out these moods I get into- usually always 2 wks before my period. I wake up and I’m anxious and it wheelbarrows into just everything I could think of to be anxious about. I’m short with my husband, impatient with my kiddo and down on myself. Not sure what it is but maybe this is it. I am so sorry your going though it and didn’t know so many woman are! 😔. Glad you’re trying some last straws and I hope they help!! Sending love !💕
Try finding a naturopath dr who specializes in hormones. The only way to get an accurate hormone level is saliva tests , not bloodwork. I got help and it changed my life. Ask your doctor for saliva testing.
Yes workout and eat healthy it will help everything
I’m not surprised…It is very effective for PMDD specifically.
I think trying the hormone route first and following what your GYN advises is a good start. You could keep Zoloft as a backup plan. At least you do know something that is effective and if you went back on it, it wouldn’t have to be forever. Maybe when your girls are a bit older and more independent and you have a bit more time you could establish a workout routine and other healthy habits, etc and wean off. I hope this helps :))
Absolutely!!! Thank you for the support ❤
Was your PMDD better on the Zoloft?? Zoloft is FDA approved for treatment of PMDD and can be taken daily or just 5 - 7 days prior to your cycle starting. Just something to think about.
Yes it completely took it away. :/
You can take Zoloft 10 days before your period each month for PMDD. You do however need to get your hormones and thyroid levels checked. you might be starting peri-menopause.
Interesting! I need to chat about this too! Thanks
I have had HORRIBLE PMDD since age 13 I am 47 now. I tried everything.
@@sha-sha7665 😔. I’m so sorry!!!
@@lisaedwards5797 thank you! Zoloft was all that helped me. I can’t take HRT for the peri-menopause
I hope that God protects this family.
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Have you tried Seed Cycling? I didn’t for a month or two and it helped with a lot of my menstrual symptoms. I ended up stopping because I think the nuts bothered my stomach 😢
A hormone panel wb perfect. I found out my estrogen was great but my progesterone and testosterone were really low
Thank you so much for posting this you have no idea the respect I have for you for this! It’s debilitating I have it and I don’t know how to do anything I would love to hear about how you have helped yours and how you get this process stayers with your dr that takes you seriously
I'm so sorry about your health struggles. Hoping it gets better
Wild yam helps so much and rhodiola tincture
I have pmdd....it got so bad!.... I got on birth control and prozac....I feel amazing...both birth control and Prozac help control pmdd....I totally understand dear.
I dealt with the same thing this year after baby five . I’m on progesterone pill and an anxiety pill . I was on both previously but wanted to get off everything but going through the hormone rollercoaster every month I felt like I should be having twins of triplets either my feelings I went back on medicine and it’s helped .its not gone I still feel it but it’s a ten compared to a thousand like before
I’m glad you’re feeling better! I was basically “healed” of it from Zoloft and for awhile after I got off! It’s creeping back through
@@AarynWilliams I’ve also been told to have a hysterectomy now that I’m done and have my tubes tied big I’m just not ready for that or even able to take the time off from it with five small kids running around . I hope you find that spark again 💕
Look into serovital! It’s a natural hormone balancer and lots of other benefits! I yield great results when I take it consistently. Good luck hun
I also take more vitamin d with k2 then what they told me it helps me so much but I was lower almost below myself but it helps with the pmdd and walks help a lot to
So . I have the same thing or symptoms . I have notice that staying home and doing the home school really wears me out . Idk why. Mines is only 4 and I feel tired and over stimulated so a week before my period I feel like I can't function . I feel like it's the mom thing
I feel like us teens of the early 2000's were all put on birth control pills and that just exasperated PMDD. I have PMDD horribly. I take prozac 10mg and I literally have a week where I don't even feel like myself. I end up questioning if I even want to be married. It's awful and soul destroying when I have mood swings around that time. Then once I get my period I'm totally fine. I just deal with it, but I can totally relate to how horrible it is and how it robs you monthly of a life for about a week. It's wild.
I’ve struggled with this and got worse after my 3rd different things affect it more and I have to be super in tune. How does your husband deal with it. My husband can’t handle it and isn’t understanding about it at all
Aaryn I wish you all the best with uour PMDD. I feel you should try natural edibles. I love your story. Lots of hugsxo❤
Have you tried primrose capsules 🌸🌸 It really took the edge off for me, plus later having a partial hysterectomy.
I haven’t but I will!
@@AarynWilliams Evening primrose
It seems you take care of your girls and the animals all day every day. Do you get anytime for youself? Maybe some downtime would help with you symptoms.
Yes I do! I get a lot of time. Nick is the best and I have a sitter once a week ❤
How did you get a GI map done?
You should try the Rowe casa hormone kit it’s helped 1000s and all natural
God bless your family
Hormones never work for me. Neither birth control or natural.
Tried tons of natural remedies.
Only thing that helps is a low dose SSRI. Pristiq and Wellbutrin 😑💕
God will give u strength , love from pakistan ❤
What if you working out was just going for a long by walk with the girls once a day? You could all go as a family around sunset.
That would be awesome!
@@AarynWilliams it could make a BIG difference! Walking is one of THE best forms of exercise and would give y’all a chance to wrap up the day, tune in with nature, check on the animals, etc. It could be super relaxing and fun for the whole family. ❤️ Ypu have the perfect set up for a nice long walk!
@@tracyv9897 YES! Let the girls bring scooters but getting in a long walk would be awesome! It doesn't have to be grueling.
Sorry you do n’t feel well. I almost cried ged when you cut daughter’s hair. It’s so beautiful, why cut it?
Counseling and therapy may be necessary.
Have you tried Pepcid AC?? I’ve heard so many good things about this helping with PMDD. I think you might be experiencing a bit of perimenopause too. I’m 48 and looking back I think mine started in my 30s for sure. You can google all the benefits of Pepcid ac. I haven’t tried yet. I just found this info.
Exercise and eat right FIRST. Then do drugs.
I also have PMDD and have recently in the past 6 months started taking Zoloft and it has made a WORLD of difference!!!
I realized 3 yrs after I had my daughter after not taking axitey meds anymore it was a diff kind of feeling that when I was diagnosed was PMDD my doc put me on Zoloft iv been on it for a few yrs now it’s helped tremendously along with MJ . ❤
Hey mama! I think you are on the right track with getting on bio-identical progesterone…. But at the root you are having a cellular problem… Cambria Joy on RUclips creates a ton of videos on health focusing on our cells. She gives a lot of supplement and dietary ideas to increase natural progesterone production which is also help all your other cellular functions. Things like focusing on potassium, whole food vitamin c, 30 grams of real whole food protein at meals. My opinion don’t start working out when you are already in a state of stress… if anything start walking… it’s the only exercise that doesn’t increase cortisol. Sending you hugs and prayers. Gods walking you through a journey, open your ears to hear what He has for you…God came to earth as Jesus Christ to understand our emotions.. he wants to comfort you… run to him. Lots of love!
Welcome to being a female. So glad I’m menopausal.
easy fix hysterectomy why are you waiting
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As someone who suffers from anxiety, honey this was so hard to watch! Your voice is so pained it made me cry!! I've had 5 kiddos and the older I get, the more out of wack my hormones are getting!! I hope you find what works for you!!😊
Zoloft
Nothing else helped
Have you heard about human design? I highly recommend you look into your design and get a reading. Not everyone is meant to exercise! It could also be an answer to some of your health issues. Human design completely changed my life, I invite you to look into it.
First view!!! 😊
Has your doctor ever recommended CDB supplements without THC another utuber had the same thing she started them and according to her she feels like a whole new person her anxiety she said is gone
I take CBD! It’s not enough for me sadly :/