PERIOD POWER: Dealing with PMS
Sore breasts, an unsightly pimple, dark chocolate cravings...it all leads to one thing: your period is coming and you're having major PMS. Right before your period, your progesterone levels soar, making you angrier, weepier, and more anxious and irritable than usual, in addition to all the other symptoms. You will feel all the feels.
The best way to deal with PMS is through a healthy lifestyle and a helping of dark chocolate. So definitely hit the gym, hydrate, eat right and sleep a lot. You've got this, lady!
However, severe PMS could actually be could be a symptom of PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which only occurs in around 3%-8% of women. PMDD sufferers experience extreme mood swings, persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, heightened irritability and anger, and very low self esteem. If this describes you, reach out to your doctor. There is no WAY you should have to deal with this alone.
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