Easy Ways to Keep Yourself Stress-Free During Periods

Feeling the stress building up during the blue days? We have you covered!

Here are five helpful self-care strategies to ease your milder feelings of depression and stay stress-free during periods:

• Engage in regular physical activities to keep yourself active, such as jogging, stretching, walking, and practicing yoga.

• Promote a better sleeping schedule during the days of the period so that you get enough sleep every night.

• Indulging in meditation, such as yoga, breathing exercises, journaling, massage, aromatherapy, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation, can also help alleviate a lot of stress.

• No matter the source of menstrual depression, having emotional support around and sharing your feelings with someone you trust always helps ease your anxiety.

Lastly, consuming a balanced diet, limiting your sugar intake, and not giving in to your junk food cravings helps greatly in keeping your mood swings at bay.