PMS Relief: Meditation and Yoga - CycleHarmony.com. This morning lying in bed, I felt some cramps and I thought my period was coming. It did! I felt relieved and happy that I was in the flow once again, on the New Moon. I usually meditate for 45 minutes every morning before I get out of bed. Yes, I meditate in bed. It’s just the most natural place for me – get up and sit up with the least amount of effort. Morning meditation really helps me to clear my mind and stay connected and centered throughout the day. I felt so pumped up this morning that I decided to skip my meditation, though, knowing that I would get my daily dose at Saul David Raye’s yoga class later on. Thanks to Google Analytics, I know there are people out there reading my journals!
P.S. How Mandalas Helped Me Cope With PMDD, by Cat Stone. Today Cat Stone returns to guest blog about Mandalas and how they have helped her cope with PMDD. Since I have yet to master the art of inserting pictures into my blog, and trying will keep me here all day, I have posted them off to the side for you to enjoy. Thank you, Cat, for sharing your art with us. I can't remember when I first became aware of mandalas. As a teen I was always interested in the esoteric and other faiths and cultures, but it was probably around the age of 19, when I began following a pagan path, that I began to learn about the circle, the quarters, symbolism, colours...
Along my path, I found a branch that fitted my specific beliefs. It was witchcraft. I worked in ritual with covens, I worked solitary, I studied, I practised, I meditated. Meditation became an big interest of mine, as my mind was always full of swirly thoughts and ideas, that and my body being filled with false feelings and tension. It was then that I began to draw my own mandalas. Cat Stone. What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)? (“Sharon’s Story”) – The Rocking Chair | The Rocking Chair. Learn what PMDD is and what you can do to deal with PMDD symptoms. Sharon is a 16 year old girl who is normally a calm person; usually things don’t get to her. However, during the week before her period, things dramatically change. She is unable to sleep well at night and has difficulty fitting into her usual clothing during that week. She finds herself yelling at her mother in the morning for minor things and is often late to school. She has a hard time concentrating in class and bursts into tears when someone tells her she looks tired.
To some degree all women experience PMS. In order to be diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a woman must have five of the following PMDD symptoms before her menstrual flow begins: These PMDD symptoms usually interfere significantly with work, school, social activities or relationships. There are various ways to treat PMDD, including behavioral approaches and nutritional strategies. How can I get an appointment? A Yoga Practice for Alleviating Symptoms Associated with Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder (PMDD) A Yoga Practice for Alleviating Symptoms Associated with Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder (PMDD) As I was doing research for my paper on yoga practices that women can do to complement the impending arrival and duration of menses, I uncovered something in my own life, the discovery of which will have long-lasting effects on my wellbeing.
I realized that I have been suffering from PMDD (premenstrual dysmorphic disorder) probably for the last year of my life, if not longer. In the past year or so, I have battled bouts of sadness, insecurity, and feelings of hopelessness that masquerade as reality. When I begin menstruating, they're gone, and everything is ok. It wasn't really until two months ago that I finally put together these periods of emotional turmoil with my menstrual cycle. It was this connection that I made two months ago that prompted me to try to put together a short manual for addressing premenstrual issues in a yoga class.
The menstrual cycle lasts for an average of 28 days. Getting Rid of PMDD With Meditation? | PMDD No More. Headpone Meditation image by Illusive-Mind.com There are many alternative therapies for various conditions and one that comes up over and over again for psychological disorder si meditation. Is getting rid of PMDD with meditation a possibility though? Or is this just a new age placebo that brings no real lasting benefit to women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Well if you have read any of my other posts on this site you will know my opinion on relying on just one method of getting rid of any condition. Well lets look at what meditation is first. Studies such as that by Jon Kabat-Zinn, M.D., and Zindel Segal, Ph.D. have shown that it lowers cortisol in your body caused by stress (which I covered in this post), improves memory function, and stop depression relapses among many benefits.
So getting rid of PMDD with meditation is a possibility. For an easy way to meditate to get rid of PMDD, I recommend this site here: deep-zen.