Vicky Pattison, WH's November cover star, has become a powerful ally to women with PMDD and a voice against medical misogyny.
She discusses her experiences with ambition, self-belief, and going after what she wants, saying
As women, we're taught to be humble – f**k that
Pattison has been using her platform to raise awareness, whether through Instagram captions, giving evidence to a Parliamentary Select Committee, or writing to health secretary Wes Streeting.
She gets honest about her mental health, describing herself as
Anxiousdespite being announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
Author's summary: Vicky Pattison learns to back herself.