Emotion Well

Emotion Well


Surviving 'Hell Week': Living with PMDD

August 29, 2024

For 1 in 10 women, the hormonal shifts of the menstrual cycle can trigger extreme, debilitating emotions. In this episode, we sat down with Meredith Gallivan for a vulnerable conversation about her experience with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Meredith describes the overwhelming 'hell week' she faced each month—like PMS on steroids—and how, after years of trying different medications for depression and anxiety, a perceptive leader urged her to seek answers. Meredith talks about how she pursued a diagnosis and shares resources for those navigating this often misunderstood and stigmatized condition.


Download the app to track PMDD!

Take the PMDD quiz.

Read Meredith's blog about post-partum reboarding for parents!

Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn.

Join the Facebook group for PMDD.