EPISODE · Mar 11, 2024 · 29 MIN
BAD periods and ADHD…handle it like a BOSS! | Ep 148
from What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou
Trigger warning, this episode is going to discuss what might be considered graphic period details. If you don’t like hearing about the menstrual cycle, please skip this episode.If any men are listening, let me know, I would love to know if males listen to this podcast and if this episode in particular was helpful for you in understanding the women in your life.This episode came about from the women I work closely with in my Food Freedom group. Each week, they submit logs to me and I get a close look into their personal life. Something I noticed these women have in common are horrible periods and heavy bleeding. I'm not saying every woman with ADHD has this, but the majority of women in my FF program have ADHD and those who do have reported extremely bad periods. @04:43.99 The ADHD and Hormone Connection@12:02.07 How Does Your Period Affect ADHD?@13:43.23 What Is PMDD?@14:47.33 PMDD Symptoms@16:27.98 PMDD vs PMS@17:23.12 How Does ADHD Medication Affect PMS Symptoms?@05:08.39 Menstrual Cycle Phases and ADHD@19:28.42 What to do after your period@20:10.79 What to Do on Your Period@23:15.20 Where to start? Ask Stephhttps://forms.gle/uMBhmtLW16ancWEc8Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREFREE Resources:**Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool](https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/p/get-my-free-binge-eating-tracker-tool-now.)**Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryContact:Website: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Review the podcast on AppleBy sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trigger warning, this episode is going to discuss what might be considered graphic period details. If you don’t like hearing about the menstrual cycle, please skip this episode.If any men are listening, let me know, I would love to know if males listen to this podcast and if this episode in particular was helpful for you in understanding the women in your life.This episode came about from the women I work closely with in my Food Freedom group. Each week, they submit logs to me and I get a close look into their personal life. Something I noticed these women have in common are horrible periods and heavy bleeding. I'm not saying every woman with ADHD has this, but the majority of women in my FF program have ADHD and those who do have reported extremely bad periods. @04:43.99 The ADHD and Hormone Connection@12:02.07 How Does Your Period Affect ADHD?@13:43.23 What Is PMDD?@14:47.33 PMDD Symptoms@16:27.98 PMDD vs PMS@17:23.12 How Does ADHD Medication Affect PMS Symptoms?@05:08.39 Menstrual Cycle Phases and ADHD@19:28.42 What to do after your period@20:10.79 What to Do on Your Period@23:15.20 Where to start? Ask Stephhttps://forms.gle/uMBhmtLW16ancWEc8Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREFREE Resources:**Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool](https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/p/get-my-free-binge-eating-tracker-tool-now.)**Experiencing burnout? Free guide herePsychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryContact:Website: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Review the podcast on AppleBy sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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