Understanding Premenstrual dysphoric disorder ~ A journey into Self Discovery
Self-Care: Listening to Yourself, Honoring Your Life
Self-care is not a one-size-fits-all formula. It is a personal journey, a conversation with your body, mind, and spirit. The key is noticing what nourishes you — what uplifts, comforts, or restores — and what drains, weighs, or unsettles. Pay attention, because in that paying attention, your practice will reveal itself.
For many women with PMDD, self-care becomes not just a luxury but a lifeline. The cycles of PMDD can feel relentless — waves of intensity that break open our hearts and leave us alone to rebuild, again and again. These moments of vulnerability teach us the value of tending to ourselves, of creating rituals that anchor us to love, presence, and resilience.
Self-care is also about relationships — with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. It is about creating space and boundaries, staying grounded, and knowing when to rest. It is about giving attention to what is real and meaningful, and letting go of what is not.
Over the years, I have learned that self-care is not always tidy or easy. It is raw, sometimes uncomfortable, and often messy — much like PMDD itself. It demands honesty, patience, and courage. But it is in this consistent practice that healing emerges, and life begins to feel whole again.
“I Want to feel my life while I’m in it.”
