Forcing the surrounding environment to adapt to someone who is in a mood swing, of course, is not easy. Moreover, it will be repeated every month.
However, realizing that it is a normal thing felt or experienced by women, then a comfortable atmosphere will actually be realized. Don't let mood swings become an excuse and make people around you feel uncomfortable.
Here are things that can make the situation easier when a mood swing comes
Starting with yourself, then slowly other people will support the comfort needed by women who are experiencing mood swings, including:
Get enough rest
Maintaining adequate rest time always gets the body in a comfortable condition. At a minimum, when there is a slight disturbance will be able to overcome it. The duration of sleep is about 8 hours a day, depending on the density of daily activities. In addition to making optimal body resistance, this also makes the body accustomed to disciplined time management. When there is an attack of mood swing symptoms, the body will feel changes that are not so severe because it stores vitality.
Consumption of Healthy and Nutritious Food
It is highly recommended to always eat healthy food and a balanced diet, especially before menstruation or PMS comes. Choose types of foods that are dominated by fruit and vegetables, also do not skip the carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake. You can also reduce abdominal pain and cramps in the breasts by reducing or avoiding foods that are high in salt content.
Meet Body Fluid Needs
Body fluid needs must be met, whether it comes from direct drinks in the form of water or from fruit and vegetable juices. At least 8 glasses of fluids enter the body every day or adjust to the activities carried out. If you do activities that sweat a lot, drink a little more water than before.
Exercise
Regular exercise will train the body to balance hormones in the body. In addition, exercising can increase levels of endorphins, hormones that give feelings of pleasure and happiness.
Avoid Stress
Make sure to solve problems according to portions, so that there is no stress burden, especially during PMS which is prone to mood swings. When you have to deal with something that is stressful during your PMS schedule, do relaxation such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga, to relieve mood swings.
Sufficient Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B-6 needs
Fulfillment of the need for sufficient calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B-6, can reduce the severity of complaints during PMS. This substance is obtained from consuming low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, and orange juice. Results of a 2009 double-blind clinical trial in college women with PMS, those who supplemented the diet with 500 milligrams of calcium twice daily had significantly lower depression and fatigue than those who did not take calcium.
Avoid Caffeine
PMS usually causes symptoms of breast pain and bloating, this can be reduced by avoiding caffeine intake according to research conducted at the University of Massachusetts. In addition, it can help reduce the incidence of complaints of irritability or sensitive feelings and sleep disorders such as insomnia if you avoid caffeine.
The one who plays an important role in going through mood swings is yourself, although there is still a share of concern from others who are often together.