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Joséphine Jourdan reveals TDPM: mental health crisis before periods
Joséphine Jourdan's documentary exposes how 8% of women experience severe premenstrual mental health crises.
In brief
Joséphine Jourdan's documentary exposes how 8% of women experience severe premenstrual mental health crises. Joséphine Jourdan's documentary reveals 8% of women suffer from severe premenstrual mental health issues that cause suicidal thoughts before periods. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Documentary release
The documentary 'Dans mon ventre, une part de folie ?' launched on france.tv on 14 october 2026.
TDPM prevalence
8% of menstruating women experience the premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Symptoms
Intense fatigue, mood swings, depression symptoms, concentration problems.
Joséphine's experience
Joséphine Jourdan first experienced physical symptoms like migraines and body aches.
Early misdiagnosis
Joséphine believed her symptoms were personality traits rather than menstrual issues.
Online research
Joséphine searched online for 'envie de mourir avant mes règles' to understand her condition.
Stigma and denial
Joséphine hid her periods from her mother for years due to shame.
Mental health impact
The condition causes deep despair and trauma that women cannot easily explain.
Treatment challenges
No effective treatments exist despite trying birth control and antidepressants.
Self-diagnosis
Women often self-diagnose by recording symptoms and videos to prove their experience.
Documentary purpose
Joséphine created the documentary to raise awareness and reduce stigma around TDPM.
Current status
Joséphine manages her condition better now but still struggles with severe symptoms.
Key insight
The condition is often misunderstood and lacks proper medical language to describe it.
What happens next
The documentary aims to help women feel less alone and seek proper mental health support.
At a glance
Joséphine Jourdan's documentary reveals 8% of women suffer from severe premenstrual mental health issues that cause suicidal thoughts before periods.
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