Vitality OT provides practical and therapeutic lifestyle and mental health support to people experiencing symptoms of PMDD and PMS to help manage symptoms and function in daily life, combining Occupational Therapy, health coaching, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills.
Support and treatment can include:
- Tracking your symptoms and cycle
- Psychoeducation on PMDD and management strategies
- Identifying triggers and managing behaviours
- Self care and healthy lifestyle changes
- Sleep support and circadian rhythm health
- Emotional regulation skills
- Stress management and relaxation skills
- Communication strategies and support for relationships
- Workplace advocacy, adjustments and accommodations
- Creating a personalised PMDD self-help toolkit
- Activity modification and cycle based adaptations
- Exploring options for support and community
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) characterised by extreme mood and emotional symptoms, as well as physical and cognitive symptoms, that have a significant impact on daily life. The symptoms occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, known as the luteal phase, and can disrupt your ability to work, maintain relationships and perform daily tasks.
If your menstrual cycle symptoms are disrupting your daily life, making it difficult to carry out personal tasks, work and manage relationships, do get in touch. This service from Vitality OT is provided online by a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist.
This service is suitable for people experiencing physical, psychological and cognitive menstrual symptoms.
This service is NOT suitable for people in crisis or in severe psychological distress.