Things You'll Need:
- Symptom Calendar
- Ice packs
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Step 1
Recognize the physical symptoms of PMS. Weight gain, headaches, body aches and swelling are the most frequently reported symptoms of PMS.
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Step 2
Track your cycle to target the days PMS is most likely to occur. If you chart the symptoms you are having, you may begin to see a clear pattern.
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Step 3
Tackle physical symptoms at their onset to avoid prolonged discomfort.
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Step 4
Understand that you can make simple changes in your daily routine to get through the physical discomforts of PMS, such as wearing loose clothing when you feel bloated.
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Step 1
Implement a plan to deal with any irrational thoughts. Seek advice from a counselor or confidant who can help you work through difficult feelings caused by PMS.
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Step 2
Put off any big decision-making if possible. PMS can make you feel like you are losing your mind. However, be confident that your clear, rational thinking will probably return to normal in a few days.
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Step 3
Learn how increased irritability is caused by hormone changes. Moodiness is clearly a result of rising and falling hormone levels.
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Step 1
Place ice packs on your head to relieve migraine discomfort. Ice can help reduce the swelling of the blood vessels that propagate headache pain.
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Step 2
Fight fatigue by exercising. Women often experience moderate to severe levels of fatigue related to PMS.
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Step 3
Submerge yourself in a bath to alleviate PMS-related muscle aches. Hot water can be particularly soothing for lower back pain.
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Step 4
Schedule a massage 2 or 3 days prior to the start of your cycle. PMS pains are often the most bothersome during this time. Massage can provide a comforting option for alleviating pain, particularly in the lower back.
