This month, we’re talking all about periods. So much goes on during your period. Not only are you physiologically going through a shift during that time, but you also may have a wave of emotional pieces that hit you as well. Although you likely experience relief of emotional health symptoms while taking Jubilance, there still may be some big emotional moments that come your way and slip through the cracks. It’s still likely to have some bigger feelings while on your period because these feelings are what make us human and tend to fluctuate alongside hormonal shifts.
These big feeling moments might come out of nowhere and in any setting. You may be at work, at school, or on a date. You may see something small, be watching television, or be in a generic conversation and something can get set off that tells you that now it’s time to be gloomy and munch on all the cravings.
If you still experience some of these moments on your period, then check out some tips below.
*Please note that these tips can help your overall mental health throughout your period. However, if you are finding yourself struggling to manage your mental health and need support, please contact a mental health professional to seek help.*
Keep track
If these waves of feelings feel all over the place and don’t seem to have predictability, it can be helpful to track what is happening before and at the time of the feeling. You can do so by simply identifying and writing the feeling down, marking the date and time, and what might have happened to set that feeling off. If you’re tracking through journaling (not on an app), make sure to note when your period begins and how long it lasts, to see if there is some correlation between these moments which day you are on your period.
You can also access an app to track the feelings and where on your cycle they fall.
If you’re looking for some app recommendations, check out Alice’s tips here.
Move your body
I know I have mentioned moving your body a few times before, and it can be especially helpful in regulating your emotional health throughout your cycle. Perhaps you can start upping that at home yoga session frequency, you can say yes to that spin class your friend has been trying to have you join, or you can even add an extra walk to your day. When you integrate movement into your routine on a regular basis, you release endorphins in your body, which ultimately helps improve and stabilize your mood. This can not only improve mood on your period but can also help you throughout the rest of your cycle.
Rest
It may seem simple but getting enough rest for your body can be wildly beneficial for not only your overall mental wellness, but also for your mental health throughout your cycle. I know it can be tough to prioritize extra rest into your daily routine. Although it may be tricky, you can integrate more rest into your life by making sure that the rest you’re already getting is quality.
If you’re able to get at least eight hours per night, that’s wonderful! Try and harness that rest by making sure you are practicing quality sleep hygiene and begin your relaxation well before you fall asleep. You can do so by taking a nice shower before bed, curling up with a book, practice a relaxing self-care technique, making sure you don’t fall asleep to screens, leave your work outside of your bed, and have as dark of a room as possible when resting.
