A woman with a debilitating syndrome has said it has been 'great to see it highlighted' in ITV's Emmerdale.
"One person has described it as PMS but on steroids," she said."My symptoms have ranged from depression [and] anxiety to lack of concentration, aches and pains and fatigue."
Experiencing PMDD can make it difficult to work, socialise and have healthy relationships, and in some cases, it can also lead to suicidal thoughts Physical symptoms include breast tenderness or swelling, joint and muscle pain, headaches, bloating and having problems sleeping"When I was a teenager, I spent my time drinking to excess," she said.
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