Vicky Pattison has hit back at trolls who accused her of lying about her diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The Geordie Shore star, 38, took to Instagram with a defiant video after facing a barrage of abuse online.
The reality star, who was diagnosed four years ago, shared a clip of herself dancing in a blue jumpsuit and flipping her middle finger. The text overlay listed comments she had received, including one claiming she was 'creating an illness just to stay relevant'. Another told her to 'just get on with it'.
In the caption, Pattison wrote: 'You've got to laugh… But also, respectfully f*** all the way off.' She has previously spoken about being dismissed by doctors who suggested she lose weight or that other women handle PMS better.
After seeking a private specialist, she finally received a PMDD diagnosis and is now working on finding the right treatment. The condition, a severe form of PMS, can cause crippling cramps, anxiety, and depression, making everyday life difficult.
Fans rallied behind her, with one saying they wouldn't have known about PMDD without her openness. Another praised her for 'talking and educating people about the realities of PMDD'. Pattison also revealed that the condition sometimes leaves her unable to get out of bed, adding concerns about motherhood in her upcoming E4 series Maybe, Baby? with husband Ercan Ramadan.
