#PMDawarenessmonth is on us!

#PMDD is often misdiagnosed as #bipolardisorder , meaning patients receive unsafe treatments.
Like bipolar disorder, there are no blood or saliva tests for PMDD.

Noting the cyclical pattern is crucial for PMDD patients.

#differentialdiagnosis

'There is little training around #PMDD for physiatrists or indeed medical students. Patients often find themselves failing through the gaps in clinical services'

Thank you Thomas Reilly 🩵

#PremenstrualDysphoricDisorder #HormoneSensitivity

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Isn't it time Elon Musk stuck to what he knows (whatever that may be 🫢) & stopped wildly over exaggerating the risks with birth control? Every medication has risks, BC is no different, for some, it's life saving!
#factcheckerplease
#nouterusnoopinion

If you weren't able to catch the webinar discussing the latest in #PMDD research taking place at National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH), you can catch it 👇🏼 Arianna Di Florio answers some important questions about #PMDD , explains how bipolar is different to PMDD & discusses what #PME is.

Volunteers needed for Cardiff Metropolitan University research study to improve Valporate and reproductive healthcare decision making.
Details below 👇🏼

Epilepsy Action Epilepsy Society Epilepsy Sparks OACS Charity Emma Murphy (INFACT) ☘️💕😘🦋 janet williams MBE INFACT/FACSA

Vote for the iconic Molly. From spreading awareness to life with a brain tumour, to advocating for women's rights. There is no one more deserving of this & everyone who knows her will agree with me.
Vote ⬇️⬇️

“We know that epilepsy does have drastic effects on people’s lives.”

I spoke to ITV Wales News this week about the state of epilepsy services in Wales

Historic underinvestment in services must end so people with epilepsy get the care they need and deserve.

A da iawn Becci Smart (she/her/hers)!

Diolch Epilepsy Action for trusting me to speak to the press 🙈 & to Luke Fletcher AS/MS for the continued support for those of us in Wales living with #epilepsy

Petition to make #PMDD a mandatory part of medical education ends today!
If you haven't yet signed please do, you'll be helping improve diagnosis times & misdiagnosis rates for those with PMDD.

petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2455…

#premenstrualdysphoricdisorder #hormonesensitivity

Petition closes on February 1st!!
Do you want to help cut down diagnosis times for those with #PMDD by ensuring medical professionals are equipped with knowledge on #premenstrualdysphoricdisorder ?
Sign the petition today!
petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2455…

#hormonesensitivity #periods

Why is research important for improving the lives of those with #PMDD ?

I joined National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) to talk about why the link between hormones & mental health is overlooked, my PMDD journey & the vital research taking place.
#hormonesensitivity #PremenstrualDysphoricDisorder #periods

Webinar alert 🚨

We're launching a new webinar series to discuss how reproductive events can impact the mental health of women and AFAB people 🔍

Join us for the first instalment of our Women's Winter Webinar series on the menopause and mental health⬇️
bit.ly/3GOfCl6

'Tis the season for a new Christmas jumper & continued Patriarchal slaying ofc 😉

#christmasjumper #uglysweater #smashpatriarchy

'But, you don't look sick!'
Just because I don't fit your narrative of a disabled person, doesn't mean I'm not disabled.
Thanks Reem Ahmed for allowing me to chat #PMDD #epilepsy societal stereotypes & daily challenges as a person with non-visible disabilities with you!

Last wk I was asked to meet with students & staff from Cardiff Metropolitan University & see draft illustrations on #Valproate & the effects. I'm in awe of the students & how they have researched & learnt about an emotive subject with such passion. I'm excited to see how these progress.
#medication

Privileged to have, alongside Laura Teare-Jones, spoken about #PMDD & educated medical professionals about using #ChristinasQuestions , at the 2nd All Wales Menopause Conference.
Diolch for having us.
#PremenstrualDysphoricDisorder #hormonesensitivity #mentalhealth

Calling all #PMDD Peeps living in #Wales (official diagnosis not needed) We need YOU! Laura Teare-Jones & I are giving a presentation at the #AllWalesMenopauseConference . We want to represent you!
Pls message any pics/quotes to Laura or I by 30/10/23.
Details below 👇
#PMDD

Did you catch Laura Teare-Jones & I on ITV Wales News chatting #PMDD last week?
⬇️⬇️read/watch below if you missed it!

There's still time to sign the #mandatorypmddeducation petition too!!

petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2455…

#PremenstrualDysphoricDisorder #MenstruationMatters #Hormones