Lynsey P. Caviello
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Stories about mental health, chronic illness, and other cool stuff that makes me a ton of fun at parties. :) Thanks for being here and checking out my work!
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Put the f****** phone down
One of the most alarming things about having premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is that it can make you feel like a completely different person for two weeks out of the month. During the follicular phase, I am a mostly normal, responsible citizen who makes good choices. However, during luteal, I can turn into a hedonistic, impulsive demon that loves nothing more than to tank all of my personal progress. It’s sort of like dealing with your sober and drunk self when your sober self is a pacifist, but your drunk self is ready to fight strangers in the parking lot!
By Lynsey P. Caviello2 years ago in Viva
Co-Existing with PMDD
I didn’t notice the pattern until about a year into the pandemic. There were a ton of other reasons that explained how I was feeling. I already had a diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) to explain away the feelings of anxiety and depression. Also, who didn’t have difficulty concentrating and falling asleep during lockdown? But there was one problem I couldn’t quite figure out:
By Lynsey P. Caviello2 years ago in Viva
Work and Self-Worth: An Overachiever Origin Story
Growing up, my parents were always working. My dad had a full-time job as a train conductor and a part-time DJ business, open for all your local wedding and bar mitzvah needs. Meanwhile, my mom's family ran a restaurant for the first decade of my life. There, my mom was a waitress, manager, back-room stocker, accountant, and probably a bunch of other roles I can't remember.
By Lynsey P. Caviello2 years ago in Psyche
Flying under the radar with Complex PTSD
What is C-PTSD? C-PTSD stands for complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Most people are more familiar with PTSD, which is often associated with veterans or victims of violent attacks. So what’s the difference between the two?
By Lynsey P. Caviello2 years ago in Psyche
