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Author: Dr. Rose Alkattan

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Welcome to the In Love with PMDD Podcast, I am your Host Dr. Rose Alkattan, your PMDD Relationship Psychotraumatologist.  Each week, I will be teaching you my signature PMDD Trauma Transformational Tools where I help PMDD Partners to STOP Breaking up every month. We Got This!

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I AM MINDFUL OF MY ACTIONS TOWARDS MY PMDD PARTNER- PMDD RELATIONSHIP AFFIRMATION SERIESI know it’s hard to always be kind to your partner especially while you’re in PMDD You’re irritableYou’re overwhelmed You’re thinking that life isn’t fair that you have to live with this disorder with no cureBeing unkind to your partner only ADDS to your list of frustrations How many times have you said things to your partner during PMDD that were harsh and things you know you would never say when you’re not in Pmdd and then felt bad and regretted it laterYou have to have PMDD specific relationship tools or you will struggle every month trying to make it work without threatening to leave…againSave yourself some regret (and save this post) to remind you to Be Kind to your partner…they deserve it and most of all YOU Deserve to have the supportive relationship you Desire!!Go to my Website: https://www.inlovewithpmdd.com and purchase these Exclusive PMDD Relationship  Affirmation CardsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inlovewithpmdd~Rose
PMD Awareness Month!

PMD Awareness Month!

2022-04-0438:32

Welcome to the In Love with PMDD Podcast I am your host Rose your PMDD Relationship Expert. I have personally been suffering with PMDD for over 15 years and spent years desperately trying to navigate my Intimate Relationships. I am now dedicating my Doctorate practice to specialize in PMDD specifically in regards to relationships. I am a Traumatology Doctoral Candidate and I am Married to an amazing PMDD partner thanks to the PMDD specific tools that I have learned over the years and now I am here to share them with you! Each week I will be providing PMDD Partners with my signature PMDD Trauma Transformational Tools on how to effectively navigate an Intimate Relationship while having PMDD so that you can avoid breaking up with them every single month and you can finally have the Peaceful assurance that you CAN have the Supportive Relationship that we all Desire and Deserve. Thank you so much for spending time with me today now let’s get to into your weekly dose of PMDD Trauma Transformational Tools for you and your PMDD Partner.
Have you ever felt angry or hurt because of something your PMDD partner said or did and it caused your stress and made your PMDD symptoms even worse?Setting healthy boundaries can help you reduce your PMDD symptoms that are magnified when you are stressed and deepen the connection within your relationshipWhen you are already in PMDD and dealing with the stress of your symptoms, adding to that stress can be detrimental to your nervous system which is why these boundaries need to be in place within your PMDD relationship. Usually, when the stress subsides, the body rebalances and we start to feel calm again. Boundaries are the guidelines we set about our expectations, availability, and energy. Because boundaries communicate how we feel, they prevent us from overcommitting or feeling resentful. They also help give others guidelines with how to treat you. They do not have to be hard, aggressive rules. Setting boundaries allows us to be transparent with our partner about how we feel, so we can have a deeper, longer, lasting relationship.  The word boundary might be interpreted as pushing someone away. It is better described as an invitation to let your partner in to learn more about you and your needs. Setting boundaries with your partner can improve the strength of your relationship. Not only are you inviting your partner to learn more about you, but you are also claiming responsibility for your emotions and how you take care of yourself. Benefits to setting healthy boundaries: Take care of mental health. Boundaries allow you to take responsibility for your emotional energy and mental health. Setting healthy boundaries can help you name your limits with your emotional energy in mind.  Give both partners a safe space to be transparent and vulnerable. Setting boundaries creates a safe container for both partners to be honest. It’s a way to grow trust and foster love.   Learn about yourself. Learning where your boundaries are is a process of tuning into your own needs.  Setting boundaries allows us to care for ourselves and remove resentment.  Follow these tips to set boundaries in your relationship: Include your partner. Let your partner know why you might be setting boundaries. Check in with their emotions. Invite your partner to learn about setting boundaries along with you.  Explore what you need. Pay attention to where you might feel resentment, guilt, or anger towards your partner. ●     What makes you feel uncomfortable?  ●     What values are important to you? Make the boundary about you and your needs. When you state a boundary, focus on you.  ●     “It was great to spend time together this weekend. I would like to decompress alone the rest of the night. Want to get lunch in a couple days?”  ●     “In order to continue this discussion, I need us to be calmer.”  ●     “I feel attacked when my point of view isn’t considered. I need a space to feel heard and understood.”  Start with thank you. If you have trouble setting boundaries, start by thanking the other person for their thoughts or requests. ●     “Thank you for wanting to spend time together, but I would like to spend some time decompressing.”  ●     “Thank you for inviting me to spend time with your family. I would like to spend some time
How many times have you been in PMDD and had a full on story about how something your partner said or did was so messed up and then next thing you know you are looking at them differently or even worse, they look different to youHave you ever noticed that when you are feeling offended, disrespected, not valued or appreciate d that you partner begins to look differently to you?They begin to look less attractive and all of the features about them that you do not particularly like are now magnifiedYou can feel yourself cringe at the sight of them and you ask yourself what are you even doing with this person and think how much better your life would be without themWell during PMDD, this is pretty much the norm every single month and it can sometimes get to the point to where you are constantly pulling and pushing and your partner and they never know if you’re coming or goingTo you this may seem emotionally and often times physically exhaustingIf this is something that you constantly struggle with every month I suggest you go to my website www.inlovewithpmdd.com and purchase my signature PMDD affirmation cards and use them as a remind, I believe they are now priced at only 9.99 because I wanted to make sure they are affordable for you to use again and again each month. You can also book a private session with me with you or you and your PMDD partner on my website or DM me on Instagram @ inlovewithpmdd and we can go through these reframing and taming techniques together with real life situations that are going on in your relationship. It is amazing to see how quickly my PMDD Partners transform after these sessions and go back to having the relationship that they desire and deserve.Remember that I am here for you, we are in this together and most importantly…You Got This!
Welcome to the In Love with PMDD Podast I am your Host Rose. I personally have suffered with PMDD for 15 years and what it has affected the most is my intimate relationships. It always seemed like I could keep it together as a mom, with work even with friends but when it came to my partners I was always so overwhelmed and frustrated with the cycle of wanting to break up with my partner every month and not knowing I’d the issues that we were having were real or if they were because of PMDD or both!So let’s get into the affirmations these are specifically designed to be reminders for you while you are struggling with how you see your partner and your relationship in Hell weeks AKA when PMDD is at its worse PMDD Relationship Affirmations I am grateful for the support of my PMDD PartnerI am kind to my partner despite my PMDDI love my life with my partner I am focused on the positive qualities of my partnerI am committed to my partner I am willing to show my partner Affection, Attention and Affirmation I am hopeful of my future with my partner I am aware that my life is better with my PMDD PartnerI am good enough for my Partner despite my PMDD I am Mindful of my actions towards my PMDD Partner These Affirmations will be available on my website www.inlovewithpmdd.com tomorrow for a very affordable price of only $9.99 because I want everyone who has a PMDD Partner to use these affirmations as a reminder during PMDD 
                    Get my 10 Ways to Manage your PMDD Rage at www.inlovewithpmdd.com                                                      Welcome to the “In Love with PMDD” Podcast I am the Host Rose, your PMDD Relationship Coach. Today’s episode is “How to Keep the Peace in PMDD Hell Weeks” Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, commonly known as PMDD affects 1 in 20 women, some are diagnosed and some don’t even know they have it. I personally have had PMDD for 15 years and have a partner with whom I have after years and months of trial and error we have created My signature Transformational Trauma Techniques. Let me be clear, Trauma does not cause PMDD but PMDD definitely causes Trauma. My TTT techniques help you cope with your PMDD symptoms, stop the cycle of wanting to break up with your partner every month and have the supportive relationship that us PMDD Champions Desire and Deserve. My signature Transformational Trauma Techniques. Let me be clear, Trauma does not cause PMDD but PMDD definitely causes Trauma. So lets jump right into this episode. Today I will be teaching you “How to Keep the Peace when youre in Hell week” First lets address what Hell week is specifically. This is a term widely known in the PMDD community as the Weeks that PMDD is active in your life which is right after ovulation and leading up to your period. Essentially the symptoms do not subside until you get your period, which provides the well deserved relief from the symptoms. During Hell week your symptoms could range fromDifficulty concentratingDepressionAnxietySadnessFeeling of hopelessnessAnger or irritabilityLethargyLoss of interest in normal activitiesFood cravingsInsomnia or hypersomniaMisophonia- sensitivity to noiseSuicidal Thoughts1.   Know that your partner is going to trigger you2.   Acknowledge your triggers in regards to your partner- for me it is snoring and noises such as closing drawers and doors, something he normally does but during hell week it seems almost intentional and I get resentful because when I am suffering I just want peace and silence so every sound is like a slap in the face. My partner feels like he has to walk on eggshalls around me and when I am out of PMDD I feel bad about it.3.   Know what it feels like for you to be emotionally triggered. This is different for everyone. For me, I can feel my heart begin to race and I feel my body heat up and my jaw gets clinched. It took me time and consciousness to be able to stop myself in the moment and recognize what I was feeling and actually labling it. How you feel when you are triggered is systematic, meaning it will occur everytime you are triggered and that is your cue4.   Once you have identified that you are triggered next we will go over How to Handle Your Emotional triggers while keeping the Peace in Your relationship!
In this episode we will go in-depth with the 5 Love Languages and how they relate to your Partner and PMDD
For my intrusive thoughts about my partner I began with these question:§  What do I believe about my partner right now?§  What is true?§  How can I focus on the truth instead of the lie?Once I allowed myself to really think deeply about these questions, the answers came and so did the clarity about my negative actions that had formed while I was in PMDD with my partner. 
Welcome to the In Love with PMDD Podcast!Today I will be teaching you 5 Ways to Avoid an Argument with your Partner while in PMDD.
Welcome to The In Love with PMDD Podcast. Today we will be talking about one of the many symptoms of PMDD and that is Intrusive Thoughts. These are defined as thoughts that get stuck in your head and begin to replay over and over again without your control. These can include thoughts of past trauma in your childhood, relationships and other areas of your life. As you experience these thoughts, they create emotions and ultimately affect your behavior, specifically with your significant other. I am going to teach you three ways to transform your Mindset, Body & Intimate Relationship so that these thoughts do not negatively affect your relationship with yourself & your partner.To Book a Session with me to get a customized daily PMDD Transformation Techniques that fit your lifestyle and specific symptoms and situation just go to www.inlovewithpmdd.com. You can also follow me on instragram @inlovewithpmdd for daily techniques I use with my PMDD  clients. 
Partners & PMDD

Partners & PMDD

2021-05-1042:55

Today we are talking about Partners & PMDD. 
Call Your Partner Out!

Call Your Partner Out!

2021-04-2136:42

So many times we are fearful of calling our partner out on things that we know that they need to work on! We think we can ignore it and it will get better. We think that we will somehow magically not care anymore. None of these things will happen. Have the hard conversations and allow them to grow! 
Enroll in my Dating With PMDD ProgramEnroll in my PMDD Partners Breakup Proof AcademyBook Private PMDD Partner SessionsAs someone who's navigated the murky waters of emotional unavailability myself and witnessed countless clients struggle with its impact on relationships, I understand the silent battles and the longing for connection. This episode is a heartfelt journey into the lives of those touched by PMDD, where the waves of emotional unavailability crash hardest. We'll unpack the signs, the consequences, and, most importantly, the breakthrough tools that can chip away at the walls surrounding a guarded heart.Navigating relationships where PMDD looms large can feel like steering through a never-ending storm. Emotional barriers not only dampen intimacy but can leave partners feeling isolated and disconnected. This episode peels back the layers of fear and how past traumas shape our approach to love and connection. It's a deep exploration of attachment styles, the perils of maintaining rigid boundaries, and the quest to understand a partner's emotional world. My own journey with PMDD relationships intertwines with professional insights, creating a tapestry of understanding for anyone who's ever felt alone in their own relationship.In the throes of PMDD, the emotional rollercoaster can shake the foundations of even the strongest bonds. This episode is a beacon of hope, offering strategies to find your partner's love language amidst the chaos and create a sanctuary for vulnerability. By examining our patterns and the baggage we carry, we lay the groundwork for healthier, more fulfilling relationships. For those recognizing their own emotional unavailability, I extend a hand, encouraging a step towards healing. Join us for an episode that promises to not only support but transform your understanding of intimacy and connection in the face of PMDD.
Enroll in my Dating With PMDD ProgramEnroll in my PMDD Partners Breakup Proof AcademyBook Private PMDD Partner SessionsHave you ever questioned the authenticity of your emotions in the heat of a relationship moment? Amy joins me on a candid journey through the complexities of dating with PMDD, where we swap stories and strategies for distinguishing between genuine feelings and those magnified by this challenging condition. Together, we traverse the rocky terrain of self-doubt and the need for a true 'moral compass', unearthing the courage it takes to trust in our inherent value and maintain a sense of personal safety despite the turmoil of toxic relationships.Navigating the murky waters of romantic connections can erode our self-trust, especially when past traumas are involved. Amy and I open up about our personal brushes with abusive relationships and how a reliable support system can be a lifeline. We emphasize the critical role of self-awareness, the recognition of our emotional triggers, and the importance of understanding the manipulative tactics that can trap us in unhealthy dynamics. By sharing our experiences and the importance of valuing our time, we aim to inspire listeners to reclaim their self-respect and steer their emotional recovery with confidence.In this heart-to-heart, Amy and I underscore the importance of trusting your instincts and the innate gift of discernment many women possess, despite the challenges of PMDD. We reflect on the excruciating process of breaking away from a toxic partner, acknowledging the emotional and physiological bonds that make such separations a daunting endeavor. Wrapping up, we extend our support to those feeling caught in the cycle of harmful relationships, encouraging them to reach out and embrace the transformative healing that can follow the realization that it's time to put oneself first.
PMDD is a Disability

PMDD is a Disability

2024-04-2955:35

Enroll in my Dating With PMDD ProgramEnroll in my PMDD Partners Breakup Proof AcademyBook Private PMDD Partner SessionsWhen I found myself navigating the labyrinth of my own PMDD journey, grappling with a sudden injury that snatched away my active lifestyle, I knew this was a narrative that needed a voice. The recognition of PMDD as a disability is a revolution in understanding that transcends mere medical classification—it's about validating the experiences of thousands who, like me, have found their lives upended by this condition. Our latest episode peels back the curtain on the often invisible struggles of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, from the frustration of battling misdiagnosis to the arduous journey towards finding appropriate treatment.Relationships can be a minefield, more so when PMDD is an unwelcome participant in the dynamic. It's like dancing on a tightrope, where every step must be measured, and the safety net of understanding seems miles away. I share raw insights into how PMDD can strain the bonds we hold dear, discussing the intricate dance of communication, the unexpected caregiving roles partners may assume, and the strategies that have helped my clients and me to foster resilience and empathy in our relationships. The dialogue is an open door to the nuances of love when PMDD looms in the backdrop, guiding listeners through the valleys and peaks of companionship.Concluding this heart-to-heart, therapy emerges as the lighthouse guiding couples through the PMDD storm. We spotlight the transformative power of consistent therapy sessions in safeguarding relationships from the tempest of PMDD. I recount my approach with clients, illustrating how therapy can be a lifeline, offering strategies for conflict resolution and maintaining harmony. This episode is not just a tale of personal trials; it’s a manifesto for the importance of recognizing PMDD's full scope and the indelible impact professional support can have on the well-being of sufferers and their relationships.
Enroll in my Dating With PMDD ProgramEnroll in my PMDD Partners Breakup Proof AcademyBook Private PMDD Partner SessionsHave you ever found yourself longing for a sense of peace, especially in the face of something as overwhelming as PMDD? The struggle is real, and it's not just about managing symptoms—it's about nurturing relationships through the storms. Together with Amy, a seasoned PMDD coach, we embark on a heartfelt journey filled with personal stories and professional insights to uncover ways to achieve harmony within relationships affected by PMDD.Our conversation travels through the landscape of PMDD, where emotional whirlwinds can make finding peace seem like an impossible quest. We open up about our own battles and victories, sharing strategies that include identifying peaceful activities and expressing needs clearly to our partners. The emphasis on communication and personal space shines a light on the often-unseen efforts that make a profound difference in sustaining tranquility, even amidst the tumultuous waves of PMDD.Wrapping up with a compassionate guide for partners, we stress the value of support over attempts to 'fix' and the power of education in understanding PMDD. By spotlighting resources such as the PMDD Partners Breakup Proof Academy, we lay down actionable steps towards building a foundation of trust, empathy, and independence. Join us, and let's foster an environment where peace is not just a fleeting moment, but a sustainable state of being within your relationship.
Have you ever felt like you're waltzing on a tightrope when it comes to dating, trying to balance your need for intimacy with the necessity of maintaining personal boundaries? That's the heartbeat of our latest episode, where Amy joins me to peel back the layers of dating while living with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). We take you through the emotional labyrinth of understanding attachment styles—like my own disorganized attachment—while searching for a partner who can be our rock through the tumultuous tides of PMDD.Together, Amy and I explore the nuances of setting and respecting boundaries, a dance as intricate as any ballet, where every step counts. We uncover the ways in which women grapple with societal pressures to don masculine armor, especially when PMDD strikes, and the courage it takes to remain soft and vulnerable in a world that often equates this with weakness. Our discussion ventures into the shadows of past traumas and the protective rage they can evoke, all while guiding listeners towards embracing their needs with the boldness of a warrior.By the end of our conversation, we turn the spotlight on the delicate art of vulnerability, contrasting it with the necessity of having unassailable boundaries in love. The stories we share weave through the importance of discernment in new relationships and the wisdom of listening to the non-verbal cues that often reveal more than words. We affirm the journey of self-discovery and healing, fostering a space of self-compassion where listeners are reminded that although the path to love can be fraught with trials, it's traversed with the strength of community and the mantra: We've got this.
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