Overview

• Pattison revealed that a recent luteal phase left her suffering a week of crippling anxiety, insomnia, and dark thoughts after she fell out of her usual diet and supplement routines.
• She said the disorder convinced her she was worthless and that life would be better without her, prompting an emergency call to her sister in desperation.
• After years of dismissals and a diagnosis last summer, Pattison has continued sharing raw accounts of her symptoms to support others and challenge misconceptions.
• Dr. Gareth Nye of Chester Medical School warns that PMDD is frequently underdiagnosed due to limited awareness among medical professionals and patients.
• Research shows women with PMDD face four times the risk of suicidal thoughts and seven times the risk of suicide attempts, with additional physical symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness and joint pain.