EPISODE · Dec 15, 2023 · 7 MIN
How to Struggle Less in Relationships and Social Settings
from Mindfulness for PMDD with Diane · host Diane DeJesus, RD, CLC, IBCLC
Does your PMDD lead you feel isolated, alone and misunderstood around others...even with friends, family and colleagues? Do you suffer with social anxiety over chatting with a neighbor or making a routine phone call? Does feeling unseen, unheard, and sensitive to rejection cause tension between you and your partner?This is all super common in PMDD. I myself have experienced every one of these issues!Then, I found a mindfulness practice that helped me to feel less alone in my struggles and more compassionate with myself and with others. It leveled the 'playing field' in a way, because I no longer saw myself as uniquely broken and suffering. Over time, I was able to show up as myself around other people, without feeling so anxious and misunderstood!In this episode I share:The practice that helped me to feel less anxious, different, and alone around others.How this practice helped me to show up as myself again, with more ease.I believe that you can get there too and I'll be sharing this guided meditation next week, before taking a holiday break!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
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Does your PMDD lead you feel isolated, alone and misunderstood around others...even with friends, family and colleagues? Do you suffer with social anxiety over chatting with a neighbor or making a routine phone call? Does feeling unseen, unheard, and sensitive to rejection cause tension between you and your partner? This is all super common in PMDD. I myself have experienced every one of these issues! Then, I found a mindfulness practice that helped me to feel less alone in my struggles and...
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