I am really excited to share with you what has helped me in terms of emotional health.
Step 1. Last February, I went to my doctor and let her know I suspected I had PMDD and if there were any non-prescription approaches to this. She advised that I start taking vitamin supplements to help "balance" me.
Step 2. While the daily vitamins were helpful in reducing my mood swings, I noticed I still was affected once a month by PMDD symptoms. Some online forums suggest herbal remedies. What I found and decided to try was a low-sugar, low-sodium, no alcohol or caffeine diet (and as part of a lifestyle with regular aerobic exercise and adequate sleep). Nothing too crazy! Not only would this help me cut back on sugar since I consume too much of it anyway, but I was willing to try it if it would stop PMDD from interfering with my social relationships.
I consulted Livestrong's How Much Sodium & Sugar for how much I should be consuming. I did not adopt this diet permanently, but follow it for about 10 days each month. So far, the results have been encouraging, but I can't say anything conclusive. I look forward to no longer having the disruptive symptoms of PMDD.
Note: I am not a medical practitioner and do not intend my posts to be construed as medical advice.
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