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Brianna Mitchell

Posted:

04/2025

Recovering from

Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Started Journey

10/2024

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"I am still in recovery from an injury however I have seen remarkable and rapid improvements, and crucially, I now know what is going on in my body and how I can maintain my health for the long term."

My THINK + SMART Profile

Key Symptoms Addressed

Anxiety is completely gone. Mood and cognition are much improved.

My Top Three Strategies

Medical Keto / Ketovore, Circadian Rhythms Light Exposure, & Resistance Training.

T H

Therapeutic

General practitioner (GP)

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Integration

Nutritional GP, genetic testing, lab work, ultrasound. Currently taking compounded nutrients among other naturopath recommended supplements, working to optimize this.

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Nutritional

20mg or less of net carbs. Medical ketogenic diet. Transitioning to carnivore. Unable to tolerate fasting, however, aiming to try this after coming off medication.

K

Ketosis

CKM and CGM - anywhere from 1.5 to 4.5 ketones.

S

Sleep

Morning, midday, afternoon and evening light. Sleep mask, blue light blocking glasses, evening routine, phone in a separate room, black out blinds, warm magnesium bath before bed, lavender and rose aromatherapy, consistent bed and wake times, weighted blanket, non-sleep deep rest and meditation practice, and Fitbit to track sleep quantities and quality.

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Move

Resistance training three times a week using Trainwell online personal training service. Regular walks. Yoga. Alternate kayaking, cycling, circuit training and running.

A

Avoid

I have never taken drugs or alcohol. I have also gotten off social media and am monitoring screen time usage to reduce it.

R

Rebuild

I am planning my return to work and have started re-engaging with friendships and hobbies

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Track

I have been tracking my symptoms, am following Nicole Laurent's Brain Fog Recovery Program, and tracking my ketones and glucose as well as wearing a Fitbit.