In those days, it was as if every cell was **, and every nerve was tense. It's not just about physical pain, but also about indescribable mood swings, as if every tiny stimulus can trigger a disproportionate response. This kind of moment, for many, is a challenge that must be faced every month. However, this does not mean that you have to be passive. In fact, it is this shared experience that drives the exploration and understanding of how to maintain emotional stability these days.
It is about recognizing that physical and mental changes at specific stages of the cycle are natural physiological phenomena and not individual defects or failures. In the face of these changes, adopting a positive attitude and approach can greatly improve the quality of life and mental health.
The menstrual cycle, a frequent visitor to a woman's physiological process, carries not only physiological changes, but also emotional ups and downs. During this cycle, hormone levels in the body undergo a delicate dance, with the rise and fall of the two main dancers – estrogen and progesterone – playing the key to emotional stability. Estrogen, the dancer, dominates the scene in the first half of the cycle, bringing energy and optimism; Progesterone, on the other hand, rises in the second half and guides the body into a calmer, sometimes emotionally depressed rhythm.
On days close to menstruation, the levels of these two hormones plummet, and the chemical messengers in the body are out of balance, just like a sudden change in the weather, and emotional clouds can easily trigger a storm. This physiological change explains why many women experience mood swings and even temper tantrums during this time. Understanding this is to grasp the first key to mood swings, understand the source of your emotions, and open up the possibility of management and regulation.
In the search for emotional stability, diet plays a role that cannot be ignored. The body is a delicate chemical laboratory, and food is the reagent in it, which can directly affect our emotions and feelings. For example, omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found to promote brain health, are found in deep-sea fish such as salmon and mackerel. They are able to regulate neurotransmitters in the brain, reduce mood swings, and bring peace of mind.
At the same time, controlling sugar and caffeine intake is also an effective strategy to avoid an emotional roller coaster. Excessive amounts of caffeine may cause anxiety and sleep problems, while sharp fluctuations in blood sugar levels can cause equally rapid changes in mood. By choosing complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, you can help stabilize blood sugar and avoid sharp ups and downs in mood.
Physical activity, seen by many as the key to good health, also has a profound impact on emotional well-being. Moderate exercise, especially in natural light, can significantly boost mood and reduce stress. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins called "happy chemicals" that act as nature's calming agents to reduce anxiety and boost your mood.
Whether it's brisk walking, yoga, or dancing, it's important to find an activity that you enjoy and can do consistently. Not only do these activities increase blood circulation and increase oxygen in the body**, but they also help calm your mood by enhancing your body's ability to adapt to hormone fluctuations.
Finally, psychological adjustment is also an integral part of emotional management. Recognizing that mood swings are largely caused by physiological changes can help us look at our emotional ups and downs more leniently. In addition, by practicing tools such as mindfulness meditation and mood journaling, you can enhance self-awareness and learn to cope with mood swings with a more peaceful mind.
Psychological interventions, such as Cognitive-Behavioural** (CBT), can teach us to identify and adjust negative thought patterns that lead to emotional out-of-control. Through these methods, we will not only be able to manage our emotions during menstruation, but also improve our emotional management skills in other aspects of our lives, leading to a healthier and more harmonious lifestyle.