Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The PMDD Project Breaking the barriers of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, one cycle at a time. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thepmddproject.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://thepmddproject.org/news/) - [Not "That Kind" of Yoga: PMDD, Practice, and Being Met Where You Are](https://thepmddproject.org/not-that-kind-of-yoga-pmdd-practice-and-being-met-where-you-are/) - Breaking the barriers of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, one cycle at a time. Not “That Kind” of Yoga: PMDD, Practice, and Being Met Where You Are - [The PMDD Unmasking Diaries, Part 3: Friendships](https://thepmddproject.org/the-pmdd-unmasking-diaries-part-3-friendships/) - Hi there! I'm Kim and I am the Community Outreach Manager for The PMDD Project - the first UK charity to focus on PMDD. As well as supporting this incredible charity, a lot of my time is spent managing my various health conditions. As anybody with any chronic illness and/or neurodiversity will testify… being “different - [My Luteal Phase is Trying to Kill Me - Lived Experience](https://thepmddproject.org/my-luteal-phase-is-trying-to-kill-me-lived-experience/) - Guest Blog Contributor - Phoebe Vickers It is 2022 in a dark uni room in Southampton, and I am googling the symptoms of bipolar disorder surrounded by Jaffacakes and ASOS parcels I don’t remember ordering. I hate my life. I hate my friends. I hate this university, and I am not smart enough anyway. I should lose weight. I - [Reality - A poem from a pmdd warrior](https://thepmddproject.org/reality-a-poem-from-a-pmdd-warrior/) - Guest Blog Contributor - Tracey Fayle When the luteal phase has started And the rational brain has departed When a cloud of smoke fills my head And I'm struggling to leave my bed All the words reach a deafening roar The voice of doom you can't stand no more Let the battle commence Take cover - [PMDD: My Monthly Reality](https://thepmddproject.org/pmdd-my-monthly-reality/) - Guest blog contributor - Louise Scriven beginning the process of discovering, diagnosing, and accepting my monthly reality Louise Scriven is a guest blog contributor. About me... Hello to everyone reading this! This is my first official time writing in the form of a blog, so bear with me! I'd like to start this off by introducing - [The PMDD Unmasking Diaries - Entry two](https://thepmddproject.org/the-pmdd-unmasking-diaries-entry-two/) - This compassionate article dives into grief, anger, and hope for those with PMDD. Embrace your feelings and discover strength through unmasking. - [The PMDD Unmasking Diaries - Entry One](https://thepmddproject.org/the-pmdd-unmasking-diaries-entry-one/) - Kimberley Cormack The PMDD Unmasking Diaries – Entry One Breaking the barriers of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, one cycle at a time. 11 August 2026 - [PMDD - A poem](https://thepmddproject.org/pmdd-a-poem/) - Lived experience of PMDD from PMDD warriors. A poem by Tracy Fayle. You can read more about our Guest contributor Tracey below. Trigger warning: references to suicidal ideation. PMDD - By Tracy Fayle When the voices in your head, want you dead, feeling worthless, nothing but a mess, hopeless. Impulsive, looking for a diagnosis, everywhere - [Running Through the Rage: My Life with PMDD](https://thepmddproject.org/running-through-the-rage-my-life-with-pmdd/) - Lived experiences of PMDD with our guest blogger, Katie. You can read more about Katie below. For years, I was told I was just “one of those women”, you know, the emotional kind. One doctor even said, “some women get like this,” as if I’d accidentally subscribed to the deluxe version of PMS. Spoiler: I - [The pmdd project springing into action this april](https://thepmddproject.org/the-pmdd-project-springing-into-action-this-april/) - Pmdd awareness month UPDATES We are in the process of expanding our team! Are you looking for your next job opportunity or volunteer role? Get in touch today! Opportunities Fundraising Manager – Voluntary with view to expand to paid position. Part time. Remote. Safeguarding officer – Voluntary with view to expand to paid position. Part - [Is a hysterectomy the right choice for me?](https://thepmddproject.org/is-a-hysterectomy-the-right-choice-for-me/) - Trustee and PMDD Warrior Kim Cormack shares her emotional journey with PMDD and making the ultimate decision about whether to have a full hysterectomy. - [We talk to TEEPEE Productions about their new play exploring pmdd](https://thepmddproject.org/we-talk-to-teepee-productions-about-their-new-play-exploring-pmdd/) - Kimberley Cormack We talk to TEEPEE Productions about their new play exploring pmdd We talk to TEEPEE Productions about their new play exploring pmdd 👍 - [The Stina Bracelet: the accessory raising funds for The PMDD Project.](https://thepmddproject.org/the-stina-bracelet-the-accessory-raising-funds-for-the-pmdd-project/) - The Stina Bracelet: the accessory raising funds for The PMDD Project. Kimberley Cormack Breaking the barriers of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, one cycle at a time. - [My failsafe must haves. pt 1 - by kim cormack, trustee](https://thepmddproject.org/my-failsafe-must-haves-pt-1-by-kim-cormack-trustee/) - introduction I have often wished that, especially when this rollercoaster ride of having PMDD started, that there was some sort of guidebook; preferably a mix of expert scientific advice, lived experience and recommendations of what (apart from medical treatment) could possibly help. So, in a bid to recycle my own trial-and-errors into something useful (hopefully - [PMDD & Me - By Kim Cormack, Trustee](https://thepmddproject.org/pmdd-and-me/) - Where to start? It’s often one of the harder questions for people with PMDD (premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) to answer in a succinct way. Do we start with onset of symptoms? Onset of more “noticeable” symptoms? When were the symptoms finally taken seriously by a medical professional? Diagnosis? Treatment? The present and future? As someone with - [Somatic Therapy, Bodywork and PMDD](https://thepmddproject.org/somatic-therapy-bodywork-and-pmdd/) - Kimberley Cormack Interview with Mind, Body , Calm. By Kim Cormack (Trustee) I get to know the magical human that is Karen Sarai Lopez, a Birmingham based Bodywork Practitoner, who specialises in Somatic, massage and trauma informed complementary therapy via her company Mind, Body, Calm. Let's find out more about this fascinating practice and how it can - [MAFS BRIDE BREAKS SILENCE ON LIVING WITH PMDD](https://thepmddproject.org/mafs-bride-breaks-silence-on-living-with-pmdd/) - A Ground breaking Revelation on National TV Kristina Goodsell, one of the brides from the UK’s 2024 season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), recently opened up about a personal and challenging journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). In an emotional revelation, Kristina shared how PMDD—a severe mood disorder triggered by hormonal changes during the - [Vicky Pattison Shines a Light on PMDD](https://thepmddproject.org/vicky-pattison-on-her-pmdd-diagnosis/) - Raising Awareness for an Overlooked Condition Vicky Pattison is more than just a familiar face in the public eye—she’s also a passionate advocate for those with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Vicki has recently used her platform to bring attention to this often-misunderstood condition that can deeply impact emotional and physical well-being. For Vicki, sharing her ## Pages - [Home](https://thepmddproject.org/) - The PMDD Project is the UK's first charity dedicated to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Our mission is to break the barriers of PMDD by raising awareness, providing support, and funding research. Join us in making PMDD a widely recognized and understood disorder. - [PMDD Resources](https://thepmddproject.org/pmdd-resources/) - PMDD For PMDD sufferers What is PMDD? For those just beginning menstruation Luteal phase toolkit How to Receive a Diagnosis PMDD treatment options Exercise & PMDD Mindfulness & PMDD Sleep & PMDD Parenting with PMDD Managing work with PMDD Coping with PMDD at uni Coping in a relationship with PMDD For businesses and healthcare Supporting - [Contact](https://thepmddproject.org/contact/) - Get In Touch We would love to hear from you Policy and advocacy policy@thepmddproject.org Socials phoebe@thepmddproject.org Community outreach kimberley@thepmddproject.org Office Address London, UK Social Media Instagram Facebook Linkedin Envelope Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PMDD and our organisation What is PMDD? PMDD stands for Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe mood disorder linked to - [PMDD in the Workplace](https://thepmddproject.org/pmdd-in-the-workplace/) - PMDD in the Workplace Creating inclusive, supportive workplaces where employees with PMDD can thrive Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, hormone-based condition affecting up to 1 in 20 people with ovaries. In the workplace, PMDD can cause debilitating symptoms that impact productivity, attendance, and wellbeing, yet it remains widely misunderstood and under-supported. At The - [Get involved](https://thepmddproject.org/get-involved/) - Get involved The PMDD Project is powered by people who care Whether you’re living with PMDD, supporting someone who is, or simply passionate about making a difference – there are so many ways to get involved and help drive change. You don’t have to do everything – just do what you can. Together, we’re changing - [Supporting Research](https://thepmddproject.org/supporting-research/) - Supporting research Paving the way for a better future PMDD remains critically under-researched, particularly in the UK, leading to significant gaps in understanding, diagnosis, and treatment. At The PMDD Project, we’re committed to changing this by actively supporting research initiatives that aim to close these gaps and improve outcomes for those affected. We work with - [Raising Awareness](https://thepmddproject.org/raising-awareness/) - raising awareness at the pmdd project, we believe that everyone should know what pmdd is and that no one should struggle in silence PMDD is a severe and often misunderstood condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK – yet it remains largely unknown, not just by the public and healthcare professionals, - [About PMDD](https://thepmddproject.org/about-pmdd/) - What is PMDD PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder PMDD is a cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder that affects an estimated 5% of people with ovaries. It goes far beyond PMS, causing intense emotional, mental, and physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, extreme fatigue, irritability, brain fog, and, for many, suicidal ideation. These symptoms usually show - [About](https://thepmddproject.org/about/) - ABOUT USThe PMDD Project is a UK registered charity, dedicated to supporting individuals with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). We strive to raise awareness, provide support, and fund research into PMDD, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of individuals affected by this debilitating condition. Raising awarenessMaking PMDD a widely recognised and understood disorder. Because - [Our Team](https://thepmddproject.org/our-team/) - Our Team Founder and CEO Phoebe Williams Hi, I’m Phoebe – the Founder and CEO of The PMDD Project. I began my career in the fashion and beauty industry, working in buying and merchandising – a fast-paced, competitive environment that I once loved. But over time, PMDD started to take over my life. The symptoms - [Providing Support](https://thepmddproject.org/providing-support/) - providing support providing support for the pmdd community & their allies Living with PMDD can be challenging and isolating, not only for those directly impacted but also for their loved ones, friends, and colleagues who may struggle to understand or offer the right support. At The PMDD Project, we are dedicated to providing meaningful, accessible, - [Support Groups](https://thepmddproject.org/support-groups/) - SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups connect people with PMDD in a safe, understanding environment where they can share experiences, feel seen, and build community. They’re run by trained volunteers with lived experience, and they’re growing across the UK with the aim of having a group in every area. 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