Seek Professional Help
Meeting with a mental health professional can be one of the most important steps to managing
PMDD symptoms. Mental health professionals can provide personalized treatment plans and help you identify and manage your individual triggers.
Exercise Regularly
Exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, increase self-esteem and release endorphins that can lift your mood. Aim for 30 minutes of activity 5 days per week.
Improve Your Diet
Eating a nutritious diet rich in lean proteins, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates can help manage symptoms. Also avoid foods and drinks that can aggravate PMDD such as sugar, processed food and alcohol.
Reduce Stress
Try
relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises, or talk to a therapist about coping strategies for dealing with stress.
Practice Mindfulness
Practising mindfulness can help increase awareness of your physical and mental symptoms and help reduce stress.
Get Plenty Of Sleep
Regular sleep can help regulate your hormones and reduce PMDD symptoms. Aim for 7-9 hours each night. Valerian is a great natural ingredient to help with sleep and can be found in the
hapihormones patch. For more information on a bedtime routine during PMDD read,
10 things you can do to help with PMDD.
Take Supplements
Supplements such as magnesium, omega-3s, B vitamins and chamomile can help manage PMDD symptoms. Also, take a look at the new hormone patch from hapihealth. hapihormones is a
transdermal patch full of hormone-loving ingredients, such as black cohosh, skullcap and valerian, plus many more. Consult your doctor before taking any supplement.
Journal Your Feelings
Keeping a journal of your symptoms can help you identify patterns in your PMDD and keep track of the impact different treatments are having.
Connect With Support Groups
Connecting with people who are also experiencing PMDD can provide an invaluable sense of support and help. A great place to start is
IAMPMD
Do Something Fun!
Finally, do something fun! Whether it’s playing a game, going to a concert, or taking a relaxing walk, find activities that bring you joy. Enjoying yourself can be a great way to reduce stress and lift your mood.
