EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 55 MIN
My PMDD And Autism Was Misdiagnosed As A Personality Disorder: Lily Rose Winter
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week Alexandra is joined by Lily Rose Winter to discuss the relationship between PMDD, autism, and ADHD, and the huge impacts these have on her daily life.Lily reflects on her long and often frustrating journey to diagnosis, the ways neurodivergence has shaped her identity and relationships, and how PMDD intensifies her feelings of guilt, shame, and emotional overwhelm.Together, they discuss how coping mechanisms can become dark and destructive, the impact of long term masking on mental health and why getting the correct diagnosis is so important.This conversation highlights the complex relationship between PMDD and neurodivergence, it's a conversation for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or told they were “too much”.Links, Socials & ProductsLily Rose-Winter...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyrosewinter/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyrosewinterIt's Not Just A Period...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriodDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week Alexandra is joined by Lily Rose Winter to discuss the relationship between PMDD, autism, and ADHD, and the huge impacts these have on her daily life.Lily reflects on her long and often frustrating journey to diagnosis, the ways neurodivergence has shaped her identity and relationships, and how PMDD intensifies her feelings of guilt, shame, and emotional overwhelm.Together, they discuss how coping mechanisms can become dark and destructive, the impact of long term masking on mental health and why getting the correct diagnosis is so important.This conversation highlights the complex relationship between PMDD and neurodivergence, it's a conversation for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or told they were “too much”.Links, Socials & ProductsLily Rose-Winter...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyrosewinter/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyrosewinterIt's Not Just A Period...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriodDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My PMDD And Autism Was Misdiagnosed As A Personality Disorder: Lily Rose Winter
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