Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK's Kristina Goodsell left viewers heartbroken as she opened up about her devastating health problem this week. Overcome with emotion, the 31-year-old cast member described the disorder as 'the worst feeling ever', where life seems 'dark and horrible' despite attempts to battle through. Kristina's disorder is what's known as PMDD - or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
It refers to a number of extreme symptoms just one in 20 women experience in the seven to 10 days before their periods, according to the University of the West of Scotland . For many, this may include intensified mood swings, depression, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness in addition to frequent or sudden tearfulness. Research suggests that one in every three people with PMDD attempt suicide.
Physical manifestations, including brutal headaches, bloating, muscle pain, and sleep disturbances, also affect sufferers too. Dr Gareth Nye, a Senior Lecturer at Chester Medical School ( @dr.gareth.
nye ), told GetSurrey: "PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a disorder closely linked to a woman's menstrual period and is very similar to premenstrual syndrome but symptoms have a much greater impact on day to day lives of sufferers. "Patients tend to experience more mood-altering symptoms on top of the physical ones with PMDD and may experience mood swings, irritability, depression or a lack of interest in day-to-day activities or lack of concentration. It may impact sleep and you may fe.
