About this episode

This episode discusses the winter phase of PMDD relationships, characterized by emotional numbness and disconnection.

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail PMDD Pyramid Private Sessions Me Before PMDD: Relationship Reset Toolkit-Couples Click to Book a Private PMDD Session Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok The urge to pull away, start a fight, or end the relationship can hit like a wave during the luteal phase and feel absolutely certain. We name that pattern for what it often is in PMDD relationships: the winter season, when emotional numbness, overwhelm, and disconnection make you feel like roommates...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Rose Alkattan

Topics covered

• PMDD
• relationships
• emotional phases
• luteal phase
• disconnection

Keywords

• PMDD
• winter phase
• relationship dynamics
• emotional numbness
• luteal phase

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