Every month, for a few days, do you feel as if the whole world is working against you?
Looking at the gradually setting sunset, an inexplicable sadness welled up in my heart, as if I saw a portrayal of my mood.
Arguments with your boyfriend seem to become unusually frequent, and a small thing can ignite the anger in your heart and make you think, "Why can't he understand me?" ”
Even your skin, which you usually take care of, has begun to "rebel", as if it is on the opposite side of you.
Obviously you are usually an energetic optimist, but suddenly, you lose interest in everything and just want to sigh: "This life, hey......"
You may think, "This must be Aunt Grandma's coming." "However, when you run to the toilet in anticipation, you find that it didn't come as expected. So, what's going on here?
You may be going through a mystical emotional journey called "PMS". This is not a simple "precursor to a great aunt", but a complex experience of intertwined psychological and physical symptoms.
Specifically, a PMS is like an uninvited "mood party" that usually starts quietly 5 to 11 days before the onset of your period and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. So, when you think, "Don't bother me, I'm in a bad mood", the eldest aunt may not have "entered" yet!
What's even more interesting is that the PMS that every woman goes through is unique. Even if it's the same person, the combination of symptoms can be very different each time. According to statistics, there are already more than 200 symptoms associated with PMS!
In addition to physical discomfort, PMS can also make your mood go on a rollercoaster ride. You may feel agitated, irritable, depressed or emotionally unstable. In extreme cases, it may even make you hallucinate or have suicidal thoughts.
But keep in mind that PMS is a real medical condition. It's not your "imagination" or "hypocrisy", but a natural reaction of your body before your period.
In fact, if the symptoms of PMS are severe enough to interfere with your daily life and emotional stability, then you may be experiencing a more serious condition called "premenstrual dysphoric disorder" (PMDD).
Although the prevalence of PMS varies internationally, according to statistics, up to 93.7% of women aged 18-50 have experienced symptoms of PMS. Suffice it to say that the impact of PMS is wider than we think.
Exercising, getting plenty of sunshine, and taking time out for a walk once in a while will help alleviate the depression and fatigue that are common with PMS.
During this time, you may develop an unusual craving for sugar!
To satisfy this craving, you can increase your intake of some starch and sugar to "soothe" yourself, but be sure to control it and avoid excessive consumption of cakes and chocolates to avoid frustration due to weight gain after your period is over.
In addition to the physical symptoms, many women will unconsciously choose to release the stress and dissatisfaction that have accumulated during this period.
Due to social and self-pressure, these women have suppressed their real needs for a long time, and can only use the legitimate reason of "the big aunt is coming" to vent their emotions.
If you notice that your mood swings and irritability tendencies are always present, but they are more pronounced around the time of your period, then you need to focus on stress regulation and relaxation in your daily life, and understand that you have the right to express your feelings at all times.
PMS is a real phenomenon. It affects countless women across the globe. If you're also affected by it, remember that it's not your fault, and you don't need to be too yourself for your poor performance during this time. In addition to paying more attention to your physical and mental health, you can also share the situation you are going through with those around you and enlist their understanding and support.
This is a time when we are particularly sensitive both mentally and physically, and it prompts us to pay more attention to our physical sensations.
The existence of PMS is not a "curse", but a reminder that in our busy lives, don't forget to slow down and be kind to ourselves.