Helen Flanagan issues candid health update on 'severe' medical condition
“I had this from being about 16 but never really knew what it was”
Helen Flanagan has opened up in a candid health update on how a medical condition has given her ‘severe depression’.
The former Coronation Street actress, who played Rosie Webster, opened up to her followers on her Instagram account about her recent struggles.
Article continues belowThe mum-of-three has premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition which occurs in the weeks before her period.
Inspired by former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, who has previously spoken about PMDD, Helen said it has become ‘a lot more manageable recently’.
She said: “I always feel like I have four personalities in one month and any boyfriend I’ve ever had knows how bad my PMDD can be.
“The Luteal phase for me can be the very worst, I used to have very bad intense symptoms for about 10 days, severe depression, sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, anxiety, OCD – OCD so crippling I thought I was going mad – exhaustion, brain fog.
“Now I get about 4 days before my period where I don’t feel myself mentally.”
Helen continued: “I also get severe bloating before my period where I can pass off at being pregnant, I also am always so desperate to come on my period as I know how much happier I will feel when I bleed, and I will just feel more able to cope with anything life throws at me and feel I have my sanity back.
“I also get severe bloating before my period where I can pass off at being pregnant, I also am always so desperate to come on my period as I know how much happier I will feel when I bleed, and I will just feel more able to cope with anything life throws at me and feel I have my sanity back.
“I had this from being about 16 but never really knew what it was.”
Former I'm A Celeb winner Vickie, who appeared on the MTV reality show Geordie Shore from 2011 until 2014, has discussed PMDD in a number of social media posts in recent times.
According to the NHS, the condition is a more severe and rarer version of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is much more intense and can have a greater negative impact on everyday life.
Symptoms of PMDD include headaches and joint and muscle pain, overeating and problems sleeping, and feeling very anxious, angry, depressed or suicidal.
While the NHS don’t have a clear answer to what causes PMDD, they said it has been linked to being very sensitive to changes in hormones, or certain differences in the genes inherited from parents.
After receiving plaudits from her followers in her Instagram comments, Helen shared some of things she finds helps her condition.
“I also take @ellesera.inc after my close friend told me about it and I’ve really noticed a difference since taking it and absolutely love it #gift
Article continues below“I also religiously drink @rhealsuperfoods the balance tonic after my friend @ashleylouisejames told me about it and I worked with them recently which was nice xxx
“Anyway I hope this post makes any other women with PMDD feel less alone as it always makes me feel that way,” she wrote.
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