https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/pms-pmdd/m-p/453570#M38812 <P>Hi metallica80, I get it real bad and yes, I think it can certainly make the depression feel worse. I try and remind myself it's only temporary.</P> <P>Ive found swimming helps with it. I do laps at the pool. It's gentle enough on my body that it doesn't make extra pain/cramps but it gives the nice endorphins u get from exercising too which is a nice pick me up.</P> <P>you could try evening primrose oil supplements.. ?and just some self love things I guess.. ? long baths. Beach walks. Swims. Yoga. Face masks. Whatever it is that you like to do to feel nice. It's a hard time for your body so try remember to be gentle to yourself, and kind. Extra downtime like more sleep/a nap/ or couch time with a hot water bottle and a block of chocolate are called for!</P> Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:48:24 GMT Imamamanow 2020-01-02T11:48:24Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/pms-pmdd/m-p/453569#M38811 Does anyone experience pms? I've found that's when my symptoms are at my worst <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":flushed_face:">😳</span> what do people do to help with it? Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:36:33 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/pms-pmdd/m-p/453569#M38811 metallica80 2019-12-31T08:36:33Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/pms-pmdd/m-p/453570#M38812 <P>Hi metallica80, I get it real bad and yes, I think it can certainly make the depression feel worse. I try and remind myself it's only temporary.</P> <P>Ive found swimming helps with it. I do laps at the pool. It's gentle enough on my body that it doesn't make extra pain/cramps but it gives the nice endorphins u get from exercising too which is a nice pick me up.</P> <P>you could try evening primrose oil supplements.. ?and just some self love things I guess.. ? long baths. Beach walks. Swims. Yoga. Face masks. Whatever it is that you like to do to feel nice. It's a hard time for your body so try remember to be gentle to yourself, and kind. Extra downtime like more sleep/a nap/ or couch time with a hot water bottle and a block of chocolate are called for!</P> Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:48:24 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/pms-pmdd/m-p/453570#M38812 Imamamanow 2020-01-02T11:48:24Z