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Step 1
Listen to music to change your mindset. Music is a powerful anecdote for a bad mood. Counteract feelings of depression and elevate your energy level by listening to lively rhythms.
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Step 2
Try to manage stress by getting an extra hour of sleep to prevent feelings of burnout. Women report that PMS produces mild to extreme levels of exhaustion.
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Step 3
Opt for physical manipulation, such as massage, to relieve PMS muscle aches, stiffness and soreness. Working out the stiffness provides immediate relief of pain and may work to release stress-producing toxins.
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Step 4
Meditate to relieve p.m.S stress. Meditation offers an environment in which you can free yourself from distraction and delve into deeper clarity of mind.
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Step 5
Use aromatherapy to relax your mind and body. Calming botanicals, such as lavender, have been used for centuries, offering the potential for natural relief from headaches, anxiety and insomnia.
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Step 6
Learn simple breathing exercises to channel away negativity and stress.
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Step 7
Strike up a conversation with yourself. Use positive self-talk as a stress management tool that can be modified to manage PMS symptoms. Visit TopTen.org and read articles about self-talk to better understand how to make your own positive suggestions (see Resources below).
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Step 8
Meet with a life-skills coach if you are on a tight budget, but need professional assistance with stress relief. Life coaches tend to charge lower hourly rates than psychologists and can often provide relevant coping tips.
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Step 9
Schedule an acupuncture appointment to deal with PMS-related stress. Acupuncture may provide help with not just emotional distress, but also physical discomfort. Read about acupuncture for PMS at Acupuncture.com (see Resources below).
