Our PMDD Path
Sharing our shared journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder through a lens of holistic healing, partnership, and connection with the divine feminine.
Our PMDD Story
Welcome to Our PMDD Journey. I'm Nandi Lyons, and this space is our shared sanctuary for exploring experiences with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) - a condition that affects approximately 5-8% of women and has profoundly shaped our path together.
When PMDD first entered our lives, we felt unmoored - disconnected from the body's wisdom and the natural rhythms we had always cherished. The intense emotional waves, the physical pain, and the spiritual disconnection left us searching for answers beyond what conventional medicine offered.
This website is our offering - a collection of stories, insights, and holistic approaches that have helped us reconnect with our bodies and find meaning in this journey. We share these experiences with raw honesty, believing that vulnerability is our greatest teacher. Our hope is that by walking this path openly, we might help others feel less alone and discover their own unique healing journeys.
Understanding PMDD Holistically
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is more than just PMS or a medical diagnosis - it's a profound experience that touches the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our being. I believe in understanding PMDD not just as a condition to be managed, but as an invitation to deeper self-knowledge and connection with our cyclical nature.
Emotional Symptoms
Intense mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and a sense of hopelessness that appears cyclically before menstruation.
Physical Symptoms
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, joint and muscle pain, bloating, and changes in appetite that can further compound emotional distress.
Relationship Impact
PMDD can strain relationships as partners struggle to understand the dramatic mood changes and emotional distress that occur cyclically.
Misunderstanding & Stigma
Many still dismiss PMDD as "just PMS" or "being dramatic," leading to delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment, and emotional isolation.
My Holistic Journey
Awakening & Understanding
Honoring my body's wisdom
My story begins with a deep disconnection from my body's natural rhythms. Years of emotional turbulence led me to seek answers beyond conventional medicine. Through connecting with my inner wisdom and working with holistic practitioners, I discovered PMDD was at the root of my experiences.
Embracing Natural Rhythms
Living cyclically
Learning to honor my body's cyclic nature has been transformative. I've developed rituals that embrace each phase of my cycle, created spaces for healing during difficult episodes, and found power in tuning into my body's changing needs throughout the month.
Creating Sacred Space
Sharing to heal collectively
I created this digital sanctuary to share my journey, connect with kindred spirits facing similar challenges, and help reduce the isolation that so often accompanies PMDD. By weaving together our stories, I believe we can create a tapestry of collective healing and wisdom.
Holistic PMDD Wisdom
Join My Sacred Circle
Dear sister, you are not alone on this journey. Connect with me to share experiences, find support, and join a community of women honoring their cyclical wisdom and finding power in their PMDD path.