In this episode of PMDD Pep Talk, Jes introduces the concept of "state changing," a powerful, yet simple approach to managing PMDD-related rage and overwhelm. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Jes shares practical tools that can help shift your body's response during heightened emotional states. Discover how you can navigate these challenges with proactive strategies that go beyond traditional calming techniques.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The importance of state changing for PMDD management.
- Why calming down or meditation may not work during high escalation states.
- Simple, effective state change strategies you can use anywhere, anytime.
- The role of physical activity in managing stress hormones and emotions.
- How changing your environment can powerfully affect your mental state.
- The benefits of small acts of kindness during emotional spirals.
- How somatic techniques like humming can help reset your nervous system.
- The difference between state changing and avoiding feelings.
Key Quotes from This Episode:
"When your alarm is loud, you are moving out of a conscious ability to be in a thinking state."
"A state change is when you deliberately do something that shifts your physical state or your surroundings so that your emotional state has something to follow."
"You change your kid state, you change your animal state. You are allowed to change your own state."
"The spiral was anchored to the place that you were physically in."
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode 46 - Escalation Patterns with PMDD
- Episode 33 - Nervous System Regulation
- Episode 40 - Building Your PMDD Emergency Kit
HMM Resources + Services
https://courses.hermoodmentor.com/pmdd-resources
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Listen to the PMDD Pep Talk Podcast
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Youtube: @hermoodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScMMMsmLZDfzjZEQ-1l9lA
Website: https://hermoodmentor.com/
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