Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is caused by imbalance of androgens. The cause of PCOS is not found, doctors say it may include genetic and environmental factors.
But PCOS is not about hormonal imbalance only, women with PCOS have higher levels of stress hormones. Thus it is very essential to manage stress and anxiety.
Here are some ways to manage your anxiety and stress:-
Eat Healthy:
What you eat affects your health and mental health as well. Research shows that people who eat processed foods and added sugar have higher chances to experience sudden bouts of anxiety.
It is very essential to eat nutrient dense food to regulate your stress and mood. Increasing the intake of a healthy diet can help you in stress management.
Start Writing A Daily Journal:
It is proven that people who write daily journals do not feel stressed and anxious all the time.A lot of people see writing as a way of expressing their feelings and therapy which can save them from chronic health conditions.
A study of 2018 noted that expressive writing can benefit a number of people in stress management.
Start spending quality time:
Most of us try to bottle up our feelings which is not a right way to cope up from the stress and anxiety.
Spending quality time with your friends and family can help you to deal with your anxiety. Because, we as humans always look for the support from the people we love and it can help us to go a long way.
If you don’t have friends who understand you,you can join social groups and clubs of people who are dealing with similar issues and open up about your feelings.
Setting Boundaries Is Essential: Sometimes we give so much and may do get all or the same efforts back which leads to stress and feeling of being unworthy.
The one way to reduce your stress and protect yourself is to say “No.” Sometimes it is so normal, if you say no and try to protect your peace. If you’re saying no that means you’re being selective about the things you like or you don’t like.
It is a healthy way to protect your peace.
Start Practising Self-Care:
People who practise self care typically feel less stress and improved quality of life. One who does not practise self-care, has a higher risk of stress and anxiety.
Self-care does not have a certain definition, self-care varies from person to person,self-care is more about what you love.
By practising all these practices, one can manage stress and anxiety which comes with PCOS and can deal with hard times. And do not forget, you’re not alone at all.
