Hannah

Advocate for #pmdd & mental health.

Founder of @FamilyFirstRMD

#PMDDhour Every fortnight on Thursday 8-9pm (GMT)

**views & opinions are my own**

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

I had a dip in my wellbeing with everything that's going on. I decided to take action in April, get my fitness back.
Today I ran 5k, did a 30 minute cardio workout, walked 4 miles and doing 21,121 steps.

I may weigh 217 pounds but Im losing weight, getting fitter & happier.

[J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling]

‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?

Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate https://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

A massive thank you to everyone who has taken part in #pmddhour tonight.

Don't forget to check out @naps_pms @IAPMDglobal @viciouscyclepmd @seeherthrive for any advice support or information.

PMDD hour will be back 18th June 8-9pm GMT.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

I've recently connected to a few hobbies, this has helped me switch off from the pressures and focus on myself.
Running, walking, bonsai, painting, writing and gardening.

What hobbies help you switch off from pressures of life?

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

Some great advice, tips on struggling with the demand of work and PMDD.

[Clare Knox @seeherthrive]

Struggling to balance the demands of work 👷‍♀️👩‍🔧👩‍💼👩‍💻 and #PMDD? Our new guide provides practical tips and advice to help you prioritise your health at work AND get the job done! 👉https://t.co/iVvAOKJNpt

#pmddpeeps #pmdddsupport #pmddawareness #PMDDHour

[😇Mαиχισυѕ_Lιƒε 🏳️‍🌈😇 @manxiouslife]

@PMDDtakeover I try not to plan things for when I'm going to be going through hell week/s #pmddhour

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

Saying No and being okay with doing nothing has taken me a long time to be okay with it. To not get frustrated at myself.

Now I look forward to just taking time out where possible and getting back to focusing on myself.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

5 Ways to help you when you have too much on before PMDD

1. Write Down Every Little Thing
2. communicate, ask for help or speak up about your struggles
3. Prioritize Tasks
4. Schedule events after the bad times If possible
5. Just say No and be okay to do nothing.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

Okay some things may fall on PMDD hell but if that catch up can be made a week later, make it. Don't add too much pressure on yourself during hell week.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

Priorities, what do I really need to get done! This is what I all ways ask myself during PMDD.

If it can wait a few days, then its okay to wait.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

Communicating my struggles has helped me understand my triggers, limitations. It's also helped others know how they can support me.

Without being open I would struggle more.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour
Writing everything I have to do, or what pops up in my mind! It helps me during the Brain Fog.

It also helps me to switch off, makes the insomnia times less awful as not so many thoughts rushing around.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

[😇Mαиχισυѕ_Lιƒε 🏳️‍🌈😇 @manxiouslife]

@PMDDtakeover If you plan too much in during the bad weeks you're just setting yourself up to fail, and then you'll feel even worse.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

It's very hard for others who don't live with PMDD to understand what it's like.
I've found #pmddpeeps so supportive because they understand.

Being open can help those close to you have some insight into your struggles and battles.

[😇Mαиχισυѕ_Lιƒε 🏳️‍🌈😇 @manxiouslife]

@MF11012 @PMDDtakeover Being open and honest about it definitely helps, although nobody really knows how bad it is unless they live it

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

@kirstenkarch So true, I'm much more happier to have a 'it just ain't gunna happen, kinda day' and I will hang in there till it's over. X

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

Let's start #pmddhour off.

Having everyday struggles and pressures can be very difficult for people, but for #pmddpeeps it can be worsened during PMDD times.

How do you manage to balance those pressures? What helps you?

To join in use hashtag #pmddhour

[MF1101 @MF11012]

@PMDDtakeover #pmddhour
My pmdd makes me feel overwhelmed by everything, home, work, being a mum, wife. Now I just say that I can't go shopping or do certain things, they have to wait until I'm back.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

@MF11012 There is definitely an extra pressure when being a mum. Especially with this image of the perfect mum.

My son's teachers have learnt there will be times, things just won't be done and I'm okay with that.
X

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour
I used to hate admitting that I found things too much. Even when it could have been the simplistic thing as getting dressed or putting my laundry away.

Once I knew how I was feeling was PMDD, I was able to understand what I can and can't do in my monthly cycle.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

After 20 years of living with PMDD, I'm now comfortable in saying NO!

Sorry I can't do that just now

Or being comfortable to turn down things, because I know the stress it would cause if I did it.

[Hannah @PMDDtakeover]

#pmddhour

[MF1101 @MF11012]

@PMDDtakeover @manxiouslife #pmddhour I can now tell my friends the real reason that I can't meet up. I'm finding it easier to say, it's my PMDD.x