Most people are familiar with PMS — the irritability, bloating, or low energy that creeps in before a period. But if your symptoms feel more like an emotional collapse than a mild annoyance, you may be experiencing PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) — a condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated, especially in high-functioning women.

Choosing rest lets us restore, rebuild energy, and return to life fully present. And it can also help us in recognizing when we may need more support.