Actress Helen Flanagan reveals her struggle with a rare disorder due to a breakup.

Heartfelt posts about health

According to The Sun: Helen Flanagan shared her feelings on Instagram, expressing her frustration with men. She talked about recent issues, including that she has stopped 'trusting men'.

Helen Flanagan shares heartfelt posts about her health on Instagram Helen shared a meme about Prince Charming Alamy

Diagnosis and health issues

The former 'Coronation Street' actress shared a meme where a prince asks a princess: "Do you trust me?", and she replies: "No, I stopped trusting men a long time ago."

Helen also mentioned that her absence from social media was due to suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It's a severe form of PMS that causes emotional and physical changes one to two weeks before menstruation.

The mother of three noted: "I haven't been active on Instagram lately. There has been a lot going on, and my PMDD has been so severe that all the kids were ill, and I suffered from nausea for several days. It's very uplifting."

Relationships and selling the house

Helen broke up with her boyfriend Robbie Talbot in May. They met at a bar last year, and he moved in with her in September, but later Helen stated that their relationship wasn't working out.

Helen also separated from Scott Sinclair, the father of her three children, in 2022.

In January, she received a six-month driving ban after the car driven by Robbie was caught speeding twice in 16 days. Now Helen is forced to lower the price of her house in an attempt to sell it. She initially listed it for £1.5 million in May, and after four weeks reduced the price to £1.195 million. It is currently available for £995,000.

After her breakup with Robbie, she stated that she wishes to focus on her family and career. "I am concentrating on the kids, work, moving, and connecting with friends. Honestly, I am quite sensitive and, to be honest, I find dating quite difficult. I feel there are always some issues with men. So right now I want to be alone and keep my peace," she summarized.

Helen is also going through physical changes, including a series of procedures, recently spending £400 on cosmetic injections and breast enhancement surgery.

What is PMDD?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS that causes emotional and physical changes one to two weeks before menstruation begins. Symptoms can include anxiety, depression, feelings of anger, tension, or even suicidal thoughts.

• Physical manifestations can include headaches, bloating, muscle or joint pain, as well as sleep problems.
• Symptoms usually begin to improve when menstruation starts and disappear by its conclusion.
• Regular physical exercise, reducing stress, and a healthy diet can help alleviate symptoms.
• For controlled cases, antidepressants, hormonal patches, or injections are used.

Instagram / @hjgflanagan Getty Helen Flanagan actively shares her experiences, drawing attention to the importance of mental health support, especially in the context of issues caused by PMDD. Her openness can serve as a powerful signal for other women who are also facing similar struggles. She advocates for focusing on family and career while encountering personal challenges.