I am writing to ask for your opinion on potential PMDD support/counseling services. I am a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Counselors in my field specialize in working with and on behalf of persons with disabilities. You may or may not feel you meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) definition of disability, but I know that when I had PMDD, I did. Whether or not you feel you do meet this definition, I am guessing you might find some support useful. I am taking steps towards beginning my own …

You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway?
There are many other options to get more physically active that don’t include jogging, …

I think this is the best place to post this- I had major email dramas last night, anyway, the final result is that livingwpmdd@gmail.com is not the email address any longer for us.  It is now redefininglifewpmdd@gmail.com .  I will not be able to receive emails from livingwpmdd@gmail.com, it is down.
I have updated the newest posts/articles/pages I could find last night so if you don’t remember, it’s updated on most things.  If you have me on your email list, please update that one, I don’t want to miss any of …

Originally posted months ago at the NAPS forum…
Recovery is not a piece of cake and I have really needed support, physically and mentally. If any of you are planning to have surgery (or thinking about it) – I know some of you are having surgery soon or are considering it – here is my advice:
1) Visit hystersisters.com. This has been a lifesaver. There is pre-op support & post-op support & tons of info to help you make informed decisions about this surgery and to help you know if something is normal …

posted by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Jun 8, 2009 3:09 pm
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements can benefit all menstruating women, but Neptune krill oil may be the best type for those who also experience PMS. “A recent Canadian study looked at the 11 parameters for premenstrual syndrome,” says Parris Kidd, PhD, a research scientist who specializes in studying and designing nutritional supplements. “Participants either took fish oil or Neptune krill oil. Within two cycles, krill had improved all the parameters; fish oil only helped 5 out of the 11. …