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'I planned my death every month for 20 years - but the most mundane moment changed everything'


Shalina Casey who suffered from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) for decades was devastated when her daughter began suffering from anger and mood swings - leading to a shocking revelation

While driving, I'd be overwhelmed with the urge to crash my car, even closing my eyes for a moment, wrestling with the struggle of just being alive and alone in my own mind; thoughts of hanging myself and ending the darkness haunted me. Months passed as I searched for life insurance that would provide for my children, Avianna and Alex, nine, even if I committed suicide. She's written a book about her experience with the illnessAlongside the coil, I was prescribed Evorel patches for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to address my oestrogen deficiency.

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