Perimenopause – Natural Relaxation Exercises
A wonderful (and ideal) formula for successful management of the perimenopause symptoms would be a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet and regular exercise. But if you’re like most perimenopausal women (me included), you know how far reality can be from the ideal. Experts agree that stress is a normal part of life, and a small amount of it is healthy to stimulate brain function. But too much of it can be a pain in the ass. (Forgive the language.)
Generally, women tend to forget to take care of themselves, especially when the going gets tough – the kids almost late and bickering on the way to school, your partner losing his most important document for a meeting that takes place in less than an hour, an errand your boss barks out for you to do, etc. And when you are in that certain stage of perimenopause, the stress would just bog you down, and may lead to mood swings, insomnia, mild depression, night sweats and hot flashes – all common signs of the dreaded perimenopause.
Fortunately, there are certain relaxation exercises that can help relieve much of the stress you’ve been feeling after a long, hard day at work or at home with the chores and the kids. Find a good spot where you can try to relax, even for just a while. Tell your family that you just need a little “me” time and if they would just be a little tad quiet, you’d really, really appreciate it. No phones, no laptop – block the world from your line of sight.
Here are some easy ways to"ohmmm" the stressors away:
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Meditation is the best way of relaxing both mind and body. You can still meditate while still doing any activity (except anything related to work) – painting, swimming, knitting, sitting down, taking a soak in the bathtub – something that keeps your mind on the present time. When thoughts of work try to pay you a visit, just let it slide; no need to force the thought to go away. Then bring your thoughts back to whatever it is that you are doing. 5 to 10 minutes a day is all it would take to keep your stress-levels at bay.
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Breathe deeply, especially if you are in the throes of an anger attack. Deep breathing allows the body to relax itself. Let out a big sigh. Inhale slowly through your nose for about 8 to 10 seconds. Hold your breath for about 2 seconds and let the air out easily and as relaxed as possible. (Note: If you get dizzy, you are overdoing it; slow down.)
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Drink hot tea. Forget about your favorite cup of coffee. Did you know that coffee makes the stress hormone cortisol more potent? That's something you do not need in your stressful life right now. Try chamomile tea or black tea as these are both great in calming mind and body, lowering your stress levels.
When you feel your temper rising like there’s no tomorrow, try to give yourself a time-out. Find a quiet place to sit or lie down and calm yourself, especially if your heartbeat is racing at an alarming rate. Take deep breaths and release the tension within.
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