PMDD Tips

I really appreciate the feedback I received about acupuncture and the healing crisis. Today it is like the clouds parted. I have some peace and clarity, physically feeling much better, and have a new determination to continue treatment.

When I imagine standing there as the Red Sea parted, I think fear would be my basic response. But then being expected to walk in between two huge walls of ocean water that were being held back by an invisible force and having no idea of the outcome other than a glimmer of hope, I cannot imagine. And that thought makes me wayyy less afraid of what I’m facing 😆

I had my third acupuncture appointment two days ago and I have been having a hard time bouncing back. Is it a healing crisis? I hope so, but it’s super uncomfortable. Also my last cycle was the worst it has been in a long time and my insomnia is basically every night now instead of a couple of nights before my cycle.

I’ve been reading mixed messages. How do you know if acupuncture is working? Some say you should start feeling better! Improved sleep, and a sense of wellbeing. Well if that’s true then it’s not working. Some say that with chronic conditions it can get worse before it gets better 😵‍💫

My fatigue was so bad the day of my last session that it was really hard to be an engaged mom. It makes me worry about the two sessions I have left to use. And yet, if the healing crisis part is true and that’s what I’m experiencing, then NOT going to my appointments could prevent some serious break-through 🤷‍♀️

My amazing soon to be husband got me a Groupon for 5 sessions of acupuncture!

This happened just a couple of days after I visited a church that had a prayer wall. You write your prayer on a paper and stick it in between the bricks. I wrote down prayers for healing of my pmdd.

I’ve only had one session so far, and the acupuncturist seemed to think my symptoms were related to kidney deficiency mainly, and also stomach and spleen deficiency. I encourage you to google that along with “traditional Chinese medicine”. He encouraged me to eat dark foods like black beans, blueberries, pomegranate, eggplant etc., and foods that help the stomach like carrot and tofu, and so far I have managed to do so.

I was definitely more relaxed after the session than when I went in, but I can’t say yet what results I will see when my cycle comes. I will keep you updated!

I began watching this documentary, and it is a wake up call about my diet lately. If you don’t have access to it there are multiple books out on the topic and I will give a basic summary. Basically, fruits and vegetables are KEY to a healthy gut biome. Variety of foods is also very important. Your gut bacteria can make you depressed and or anxious if you do not give them what they need. Diet is a lifestyle, not a temporary solution. Your diet plays a HUGE role in your moods!