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Vicky Pattison: Exercise Boosts Mood, Tackles PMDD Challenges

10/15/2025

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Vicky Pattison notes that exercise improves mental wellbeing, a benefit Robbie Thompson, her trainer, cites as boosting mood and energy for managing PMDD.
She has explored various medications and adjusted her diet, including supplements and healthy foods while avoiding alcohol and caffeine, to support PMDD.
Her training plan uses progressive overload to build strength, with workouts tailored to her health journey and to promote open discussion about PMDD.

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Story summary

Vicky Pattison notes that exercise improves mental wellbeing, a benefit Robbie Thompson, her trainer, cites as boosting mood and energy for managing PMDD.
She has explored various medications and adjusted her diet, including supplements and healthy foods while avoiding alcohol and caffeine, to support PMDD.
Her training plan uses progressive overload to build strength, with workouts tailored to her health journey and to promote open discussion about PMDD.