We are often discounted or ignored because we are more social, and we tend to mask our struggles. Women and AFAB individuals often experience autism differently than male/AMAB counterparts. I self-identify and after a few years of research (which started because of my daughter’s diagnosis) quickly became a special interest of my own when I started to relate so much myself. However, in my autism support group, it’s not uncommon to see it in discussions. See, in the neurotypical world, PMDD is little known and talked about. Imagine my surprise when upon finding my autism crowd that many struggled with PMDD or other menstrual/hormone related disorders too. We talk about finding our tribes, our homes, with people who immediately understand us without questioning what we are going through, without invalidating our thoughts and feelings. I’ve been part of the Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder scene longer than I have been part of the autism scene, but both felt like home immediately. I have two passions in life, which both relate to myself and my kids: autism and menstrual mood disorders. I talk openly about my own experiences through out my life, including my suicide attempts due to my menstrual related disorders. I’m passionate about learning and advocating for others who are suffering menstrual related disorders and advocating for the autistic/neurodiverse population.
I have struggled with PMDD, Postpartum Depression and Psychosis, and Menstrual Psychosis in my life. I’m Laura, a 34 year old, neurodiverse mother of two beautiful neurodiverse girls and wife to a wonderful neurodiverse man.
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