I've struggled with PMDD since my traumatic birth. I believe that was the onset. Motherhood has been incredibly difficult for me as I've had to navigate my own childhood wounds alongside my mental health challenges. I'm truly grateful to be here among women who understand. I grew up in the Czech Republic, lived in the USA (NYC + CT) for the past 20 years, and recently relocated to Costa Rica.

My name is Katie, and I'm 45 years old. I just ended a terrible 2 week span of PMDD symptoms. My life is at a standstill as I try to get my symptoms under control. I'm working with Jes and a variety of doctors. I'm hoping to learn from all of you in this group! ❤️

Pure high grade EO's are a huge part of my self-care toolkit and I thought it would be supportive to have a thread to share recipes for any other fellow enthusiasts! CD25 the rainclouds came in strong with a lot of anxiety, brain fog, body exhaustion, obsessive thought spirals and I came across a blend I mixed together that I haven't used for PMDD but it's felt really lovely these last couple days: Wild Orange, Basil, and Vetiver! I'm also really into the emotional components for each oil so here is what it can help with: - Wild Orange is the oil of abundance and is a citrussy mood uplifter that can bring me lightness. - Basil is the oil of Renewal and helps with symptoms of adrenal exhaustion including fatigue, overwhelm, and having a hard time coping with stressors. It also helps with recovering from negative habits/addictions which can spike during this time for me. - Vetiver is the oil of centering and descent and is a big grounding oil that helps root you down and also fosters self-awareness and supports me in my need to escape.