When your feel your PMDD demon coming out, what are some of the things you do?

On the days that you feel like you’re a hair trigger away from being destructive in your PMDD or when you feel yourself melting down, what are some of the things you do to deescalate? Also crowdsourcing ideas about what to do during an episode. I want to amas a list that I can choose from during peak times so that I don’t feel like I have to figure it out in the middle of the episode.

Some things that have helped me include: - Taking a Xanax/fluxotine/propanolol and then heading to the gym to sauna or for some cardio while it kicks in - Taking work off if needed - Getting a massage (expensive, but not as expensive as imploding my life 🥲) - Taking the dog for a long walk - Turning on an episode of tv with a soft blanket, a heating pad and a sweet treat - Talking to someone other than my partner (I’m always stressed about hurting him during those times so talking to another person can be grounding) - Going out in public (I know this one sounds crazy, but something in my psyche doesn’t allow me to fully melt down in public, so going to get ice cream, walking the dog, sauna at the gym, getting a massage, is all quiet grounding)

What else yall?