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PMDD MUST HAVES (that helped me)
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items PMDD is no joke. If you’re here, you probably already know that or you’re here trying to understand how to help those with PMDD in your life.
There’s many ways to potentially find relief, but the most important thing you can do is implement lifesty...
I felt a difference when I was drinking this every day. It was especially helpful when I would have bouts of nausea, whether it was hormonal or anxiety induced. Now I’m just kind of in the habit of having a nice cup of mint tea after dinner.
Spearmint Tea
DO YOUR RESEARCH. I was on this for a while for separate reasons and I learned later on that this is helpful for PMDD symptoms, and I did feel them subside when I took it, so I can vouch for that, but it was not a sustainable option for me as it does...
Pepcid
I get very anxious during my PMDD weeks and these help me a lot, especially sleep. But they’re not just for that. If you’re struggling with social anxiety (which happens to me, too) or stress throughout your day you can pop one of these as well.
Ashwagandha Calm Gummies
I went through a lot of my experience with PMDD without anyone even knowing. I’d just go through it alone, retreat into my own darkness and come out when it was over. That was partially because I didn’t fully understand what was happening to me, but ...
Support from family/friends/partners
This comes in handy during my bleed, of course, but during PMDD I can get aches and pains in my body or even have stomach discomfort that a heating pad can really help with. I pretty much sleep with my heating pad every night, because I’m always see...
Electric Heating Pad
The biggest help with PMDD is learning the pattern. This helped me soooooooooooo much. I use the free version and it’s still been very helpful for me, but I’m considering going paid, too. It uses AI (this is how AI should be used) to provide personal...
Period Tracking Apps
Again, do your research, but I definitely noticed a difference when I added this to my supplement routine. It was created for PCOS, but many women with PMDD have noticed positive changes. It could be frustrating to feel like you’re constantly taking ...
Milamend
I’ve learned that moving my body is extremely important. It doesn’t matter what I end up doing. I usually end up walking. But, call up a friend and have a chill walk. Be honest about how you’re feeling, if you want to walk in silence or walk while li...
Exercise
My space being clean and smelling good can help me feel refreshed and relaxed, making it easier to work through my harder feelings and emotional stress. I recently had a Boy Smells candle and it is better than any other candle I’ve ever used. Just tr...
Aromatherapy
Getting fresh air, letting the sun hit your corneas, feeling the grass, collecting leaves…it’s all, quite literally, grounding. On my worst days, I find joy in the nature around me. If you feel like you can’t get yourself out of bed, at the very leas...
Outside Time
It takes a strong mind and a solid spirit to navigate social media and the demands of our phones on a good day, so when you’re feeling weak, do yourself a favor and try and spend SIGNIFICANTLY less time on it. Watch a movie, organize that drawer, do ...
Getting off your phone
I linked a subscription service that makes kits for different moods and seasons of life if you’re wanting to gift someone, but creating a self care kit for yourself is more about collecting things that normally cheer you up or help you relax. For exa...
Self Care Kit
This is non-negotiable. There were too many times when I felt like I was dying. I had a head ache, my stomach hurt, brain fog, vision blurry and it just turned out I was dehydrated. If you have access to clean water, please drink it, lololol. It’s re...
Drinking Water
Magnesium has always been an important supplement in my routine. It makes me feels so good. I also really love L-Theanine. These are great. Recess makes all kinds of drinks now and they even sell it in powder form which is what I have rn!
Recess