Psychology In Seattle Podcast Premenstrual Dysphoria, Jung Shadow, and Declining Therapy Quality
Aug 22, 2025
Dive into the emotional complexities of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, exploring its ties to rejection sensitivity and broader mental health conditions. Discover the cultural nuances faced by Asian-American comedians, navigating identity through humor. Unpack Jungian shadow work, emphasizing the importance of integrating our rejected selves for personal growth. Finally, reflect on the challenges of finding quality therapy in a changing landscape, highlighting personal anecdotes on grief and the search for meaningful connections.
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Get Professional Help For PMDD
- See a specialist for suspected PMDD rather than self-treating with home remedies.
- Work with medical or alternative health professionals because PMDD can be severe and needs targeted treatment.
Extreme PMDD Case Needed Menopause
- Rebecca shared a client whose PMDD was so severe she chose medically induced menopause.
- That drastic intervention succeeded only after many failed treatments, illustrating severity in some cases.
Cultural Minimization Worsens PMDD Isolation
- PMDD symptoms are often downplayed due to cultural minimization of women's health.
- That minimization increases isolation and can exacerbate rejection sensitivity during symptomatic periods.
