What should I do if I feel irritable before my period?

Many women will feel irritable before or after their menstrual period. Many people think this is normal, but irritability during menstruation not only affects physical health, but long-term irritability will produce toxins in the female body, which is very harmful to the female body. So what should you do if you feel irritable before your period?

Why do I feel irritable before my period?

The reason why women are always irritable and have big mood swings before menstruation is basically due to premenstrual syndrome. "Many women will experience some physical discomfort before or during menstruation, such as back pain, lower abdominal pain and fatigue, etc., accompanied by physical discomfort and emotional fluctuations, such as headache, forgetfulness, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, tension, emotional instability, irritability, depression, palpitations and dizziness, etc., which disappear immediately when menstruation comes or after menstruation. This is premenstrual syndrome."

Premenstrual syndrome is mainly related to neurotransmitters, imbalance of neuroendocrine system and hormonal changes, but not every woman will experience it. Women who are mentally stimulated, have excessive mental stress, or have high expectations of themselves are more likely to experience premenstrual syndrome.

What should I do if I feel irritable before my period?

Always being so irritable before menstruation and wanting to explode at any time and anywhere can cause great trouble to the women themselves and their relatives and friends. So how should women deal with premenstrual syndrome?

Adjust your mood. Chat more with family or friends. Maintain an optimistic and confident attitude before the menstrual period to prevent the occurrence of some uncomfortable symptoms. Don't be too nervous or too tired at work or study. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Listen to music, read your favorite books, and do things you like to divert your attention during leisure time.

Exercise relieves stress. Women should find ways to relax themselves and reduce psychological stress. For example, doing some aerobic exercise is a good choice. Imagine that your negative emotions are expelled from your body with your breath, leaving your worries out of your mind and allowing yourself to completely relax.

Pay attention to your diet. No matter when, a light diet will have many benefits for the body. Women should eat less animal fat, eat more foods rich in vitamins and fiber, and reduce or avoid the intake of caffeine and alcohol.