Bipolar vs. PMDD & How to Deal With Post Episode Guilt with Robyn Tamanaha LMFT

Have you ever said or done something in luteal that left you cringing with guilt and shame?Have you wondered whether you might have bipolar disorder or PMDD or both?Want to know how to tweak your daily routines to help boost your mood?This episode is for you! On it, I chat with Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, based out of California. Robyn specializes in Bipolar Disorder and OCD, and works with clients who have PMDD. She and I talk about:The differences between Bipolar Disorder and PMDD and how they are diagnosed.How you can learn from an episode or meltdown to balance your mood a bit better and perhaps prevent one in the future.How you can use symptom tracking to look out for the 'yellow flag'.The #1 daily habit you can start changing now to improve your mood.About RobynRobyn Tamanaha is a Japanese American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Orange County, CA. She provides video therapy to individuals that live in the state of California. She has been a therapist for over 10 years and has her own private practice where she specializes in helping people who are living with Bipolar Disorder and OCD. Therapy website Instagram Referenced in this episode:What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFTIAPMD (International Association for Premenstrual Disorders)Connect with me!DM me on Instagram @mindfulnessforpmddFREE Meditations for PMDD for You from Me! (Insight Timer)Thanks for listening! <3If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe.And if you know someone with PMDD, please share this podcast.And remember ... Stop. Take a breath. And observe. xoDiane