If you recognize yourself in this…
A few days before your period, you feel different.
You are more sensitive.
More irritable.
You crave sugar, comfort.
Your body is bloated, your energy is low, your emotions are rising.
And sometimes you wonder:
“ Why don’t I recognize myself anymore? Why is it so intense ?”
You're not "too much".
You are not “weak”.
You are not “unstable”.
You are a woman.
And your body speaks.
SPM is not a failure, it's a message.
Understanding PMS (simply)
Premenstrual syndrome occurs when hormones fluctuate, in particular:
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Less serotonin → fragile mood
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Increased cortisol → irritability
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Decreased progesterone → sensitivity + fatigue
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Water retention → discomfort and swelling
Your body isn't trying to make your life difficult.
He is seeking balance.
And he's asking you to slow down.
To listen.
To take care of yourself.
Welcoming instead of fighting
The primary source of suffering is not the symptom. It is the resistance.
When you say to yourself:
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“I have to carry on as if nothing happened.”
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“I need to manage.”
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“It’s not serious, it will pass.”
You go into survival mode, while your body is asking for gentleness.
Try this instead:
“ This month, I choose to be kinder to myself .”
Eat according to your hormonal needs
PMS creates cravings because the body is seeking:
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magnesium
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omega-3
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zinc
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fibers
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Tryptophan (serotonin precursor)
Help him rather than forcing him.
Some allies:
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dark chocolate
(magnesium + mood booster) -
chia seeds and flax
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salmon or sardines
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lenses
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almonds and walnuts
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banana
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green tea (but not in excess)
And most importantly → eat slowly.
With presence, not with guilt.
Soothe the nervous system
PMS increases sensitivity to stress.
Then everything seems stronger.
A simple ritual can change a lot:
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5-5-5 breathing
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warmth on the lower abdomen
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gentle stretching
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slow walking
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5-minute meditation
This is not a waste of time.
It's an offering to your body.
Plants that support PMS
Certain plants are deeply soothing during this time:
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raspberry bush → hormonal balance
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lavender → anxiety & nervousness
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Ginger → pain & bloating
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Nettle → fatigue + water retention
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Damask rose → mood + femininity
And if you want an even more tender ritual,
A hot infusion in the evening can become a true act of self-care, not just a drink.
(At Hazellia, that's exactly the intention of our feminine infusions: to gently accompany, without shocking the body.)
💌Slow down… really.
PMS isn't there to punish you.
It's there to remind you of what you sometimes forget:
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You are not a robot
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You don't have to perform every day.
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your body has seasons
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Your femininity is rhythmic, vibrant, cyclical
This phase is not a weakness. It is a transition.
You don't have to be a victim of your cycle.
When you start listening to your body, soothing it, supporting it rather than forcing it… Something changes.
You go from “ I support ”
to “I respect myself.”
And that, in itself, is already a form of healing.
