Unmasking pmdd: The truth about pmdd

by Jessica Patrick

Unmasking PMDD is a compelling and deeply personal exploration into the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). This powerful book sheds light on the emotional, physical, and psychological toll PMDD takes on millions of people—primarily women—around the world. More than just “bad PMS,” PMDD is a severe hormone-based mood disorder that disrupts lives, strains relationships, and often leaves those who suffer feeling isolated and unheard. Through a combination of heartfelt personal narratives, up-to-date medical research, and practical tools for coping, Unmasking PMDD offers readers clarity, validation, and hope. It unpacks the science behind PMDD, including the role of fluctuating hormones, serotonin sensitivity, and genetic predisposition, while also confronting the stigma and silence that often surround women's mental health issues. The book explores the daily struggles of living with PMDD—ranging from intense mood swings and anxiety to suicidal ideation and cognitive fog—and provides insight into how these symptoms can derail careers, motherhood, friendships, and self-esteem. What sets Unmasking PMDD apart is its raw honesty and empathetic voice. It does not shy away from the darkest corners of the disorder, but it also points toward how to build a supportive care team, find the right diagnosis, and explore the full spectrum of treatment options—from lifestyle changes and therapy to medication and surgical interventions. Readers will also find practical strategies for tracking symptoms, advocating for themselves in medical spaces, and communicating their experiences to loved ones. This book is a lifeline for those living with PMDD, a guide for their families and partners, and an eye-opener for healthcare professionals seeking to better understand the condition. Whether you’ve just heard the term “PMDD” for the first time or you’ve been fighting it for years, Unmasking PMDD will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered. In a world that often dismisses women’s pain and emotional suffering, Unmasking PMDD is a clarion call for awareness, compassion, and change. It is not just a book—it’s a movement to bring PMDD out of the shadows and into the light.

117 pages, Paperback

Published April 5, 2025

About the author

Jessica Patrick runs a high school library by day, writes YA romance by night, and pets as many dogs as possible in between. She lives in Southern California with her cute family and she has an MFA from Spalding University, an annual passport to Disneyland, and about 75 tabs open on her internet browser. She is the author of THIS IS FOR TONIGHT.

She has also writes as Jessica Love and is the author of IN REAL LIFE and PUSH GIRL.