Former Married At First Sight bride Jules Robinson has opened up about her “difficult” health issues.
In a candid interview with 9Entertainment, the 41-year-old said she wanted to raise awareness for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition she struggles with.
PMDD is an intense, occasionally debilitating form of premenstrual syndrome characterized by extreme mood swings that can significantly impact women’s daily lives and strain relationships.
Jules shared her experience with the condition earlier this month and has been deeply touched by the remarkable response she has received since sharing her story.
“As women… we all go through an emotional phase at that time of the month, but PMDD is completely different… it was really intense to talk about it after suffering for three years… I have always suffered , ‘ She said.
Former Married At First Sight bride Jules Robinson (pictured) has spoken about her “difficult” health issues
The 41-year-old said she wanted to raise awareness of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Pictured with husband Cam Merchant and son Oliver
Jules also said that the day she met her future husband Cameron Merchant, 39, she warned him that she would be terrible to live with: “Stand me under the stairs once a month and just ignore me for a few days.”
She explained that after the birth of her son Oliver in 2020, she noticed a noticeable change in her well-being and realized that something might be wrong.
Jules experienced particularly challenging times last year during a trip to Bali on a women’s health retreat.
“I had some really dark thoughts and the question came to me: ‘Who am I now?’ “I’m learning to appreciate this time and sit with it, rest, go through things and learn how to be better with it can and what works for me,” she said.
“As women… we all go through an emotional phase at that time of the month, but PMDD is completely different… it was really intense to talk about it after suffering for three years… I have always suffered , ‘ She said
It comes as Jules’ husband Cam paid a moving tribute to her last month to mark their five-year anniversary.
The former reality star, 39, posted a gallery of loved-up wedding pictures from 2018 on Instagram and captioned them with heartfelt words.
“I want a person who will come into my life randomly but stay intentionally.” “It’s been five years since I met my best friend Jules and married sight unseen,” he began.
“I still feel like it was one of the best days I’ve ever had… and you would never have guessed that in some of these photos we’ve only known each other for hours.”
“There was something special, kind, supportive and warm about our first connection and it has only grown stronger.” “So very grateful for you, our experiences, support and love we have created for each other,” he added.
This came as Cameron Merchant shared a moving tribute to his wife Jules Robinson on their five-year anniversary last month. Both pictured
The former reality star, 39, posted a gallery of loved-up wedding pictures from 2018 and captioned them with heartfelt words
One precious photo shows the couple exchanging vows in a picturesque outdoor location, and another shows them sharing a big kiss as husband and wife.
Many of Cam’s celebrity friends were quick to comment and offer their congratulations.
“Will always be a fan of both of you,” Cam’s MAFS co-star Dino Hira gushed.
“You’re surpassing the statistics of reality TV. “Congratulations to you both,” Love Island Australia’s Josh Moss added.
The couple later got married for real in November 2019 and welcomed son Oliver in September of the following year.
Jules and Cam officially married in November 2019 and welcomed son Oliver in September of the following year. (All pictured)
Last year, Jules sparked rumors they were planning baby number two after she confessed she was determined to have a girl.
She said on her podcast that after finding out her chances of having another boy were high, she decided to do everything she could to conceive a girl.
The hair and makeup artist said she spoke to a friend who gave her some unorthodox advice about having a baby girl.
“Her advice was pretty extensive…You need to ‘throw off,’ which is the opposite of lying with your legs up after sex,” she revealed.
The lovebirds live in a beautiful house on Sydney’s picturesque Northern Beaches.