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Vicky Pattison has shared some of the horrific messages she received after revealing she has premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).<\/p>\n
The Geordie Shore star opened up about her diagnosis last month in an emotional social media post.<\/p>\n
In a new video posted on Instagram, the former I\u2019m A Celebrity winner shared a number of sickening messages she received after opening up on her difficult diagnosis.<\/p>\n
Over a video of Vicky dancing, she highlighted just a few of the messages that had been sent to her.<\/p>\n
\u2018Another celeb just creating an illness to stay relevant,\u2019 one read, with another saying: \u2018The majority of us suffer we just get on with it.\u2019<\/p>\n
The final message saw Vicky flip the bird to the camera, saying: \u2018Does this explain why she\u2019s been a c**t for so many years??\u2019<\/p>\n
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She went on to talk about the abuse she received in a lengthy caption, in which she urged people to \u2018show each other some compassion.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Aaaahhhh you\u2019ve got to laugh haven\u2019t you??? \ud83d\ude02\u2019 she began the post, before talking about the \u2018misinformation\u2019 that blights her condition.<\/p>\n
Vicky continued: \u2018There\u2019s such a huge lack of knowledge & understanding when it comes to women\u2019s bodies & what they go through- & the only way we combat that issue & overcome the misinformation is by talking more & sharing our experiences. <\/p>\n
\u2018However, it\u2019s a real shame that when someone does speak up they\u2019re met with scorn & abuse. We need to do better \ud83e\udd79.\u2019<\/p>\n
She went on to explain more about PMDD, which can cause severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the week or two before your period starts, according to the Office on Women\u2019s Health.<\/p>\n
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\u2018PMDD is premenstrual dysphoric disorder & it roughly affects 10% of women- so not to be THAT a*****e but in reference to the \u201cwe all have it- we just get on with it\u201d narrative- everyone doesn\u2019t. <\/p>\n
\u2018They have PMS, which quite frankly is bad enough & no picnic- so if you found out someone was dealing with something that was like PMS but on crack you think you\u2019d be inclined to exercise a little empathy\u2026. but nooooooo let\u2019s instead throw shade on the internet \ud83d\ude02.\u2019<\/p>\n
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Vicky listed the symptoms of PMDD for people to recognise, including extreme fatigue, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, feelings of hopelessness, bouts of extreme sadness, depression, lack of interest in things that usually bring you joy, intense mood swings, and suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n
\u2018So I suppose to address the other heinous comment- yeah this could be why I\u2019ve been a \u2018c**t\u2019 for so many years- but it\u2019s probably more likely that was a myriad of reasons.. \ud83d\ude02,\u2019 she continued.<\/p>\n
\u2018Listen ladies, I haven\u2019t done this post so I can have a good whinge- although that does feel good I\u2019m not going to lie \ud83d\ude02 I\u2019ve done it to highlight this debilitating & horrendous disorder in the hopes that more women who are suffering from any of these symptoms will stand up for themselves & insist on being taken seriously in a world where more often than not women are just expected to \u2018get on with it.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018If anything I\u2019ve written here has resonated with you and the penny has finally dropped- go & see your doctor, don\u2019t take no for an answer.. because life is short & we don\u2019t want to waste half of it feeling like this is we don\u2019t want to be here \ud83e\udd79<\/p>\n
\u2018And finally, we\u2019re all fighting our own personal battles that for the most part no one else knows about- so why don\u2019t we all just try being that bit kinder & show each other some compassion. Just a thought for the start of the week \ud83d\udc98\u2019<\/p>\n