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Helen Flanagan Shares Brave Battle with PMDD

3/29/2025

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Actress Helen Flanagan, 34, opened up on Instagram about her battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), inspired by Vicky Pattison's candidness. She bravely shared her experiences with debilitating depression and anxiety during the luteal phase, revealing that while her symptoms can be intense for four days before her period, they have become more manageable over time.

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Actress Helen Flanagan, 34, opened up on Instagram about her battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), inspired by Vicky Pattison's candidness. She bravely shared her experiences with debilitating depression and anxiety during the luteal phase, revealing that while her symptoms can be intense for four days before her period, they have become more manageable over time.