PMDD (aka premenstrual dysphoric disorder)  isn’t ‘just PMS’ - it can be completely debilitating and life changing. In this ep, Dee chats to debut author Emma Hardy about her new book Periodic Bitch and her experience living with it. 

Just a heads up we talk about suicidal ideation and depression (if this chat brings up anything please refer to the helplines below.

SHOW NOTES:

Lifeline - 13 11 14

13YARN - 13 92 76

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

Emma Hardy’s panel at Melbourne Writers Festival: https://mwf.com.au/program/the-next-big-thing#author

PMDD episode with Dr Theresa: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/the-hook-up/pms-pmdd-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-help/103909192

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