PMDD won't get me!

I’m 39 and I’ve had Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder since I was 13. Most of that time struggling to live a life without any answers, wondering what’s wrong with me, battling depression, suicidal thoughts, and one suicide attempt. My struggle with PMDD cost me many friendships, romantic relationships, family members, and almost my life. Seeking knowledge in 2012, I came across a blog that described pmdd and it was at that moment I realized what was going on. I sought treatment which took on a whole new set of struggles, but I’ve found solid ground. Finally. After 26 years of emotional highs and lows. I’m now an advocate for women’s health and PMDD. I’ve earned my Master’s Degree, have a thriving career and I am the Board Chair for a the National Association for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I’m sharing my story as a story of hope and resilience. There is help, there is hope, and it is possible to live a full, thriving, successful life with mental illness. 

Submitted by - Elizabeth Santiago (Elizabeth.k.santiago@gmail.com) submitted:

actorjakemoore:

I’m raising money for mental health.

$1,000 Goal = Riding my bikes (motor & pedal) around Chicago with a @NoStigmas cape for all of June!

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lilithfilm:

I wanted to make mention of a very special project of a dear friend of mine. Jacob Moore, a Chicago and LA-based actor who I had the privilege of directing in our TV pilot last year, has founded and championed one of the finest not-for-profit organizations I’ve come across. The group is called…

Wow, what an amazing show of love and support! Thank you for being a champion for mental health!!

Learn how you can help prevent #suicide. nostigmas.org/learn #notalone #speakup #hope