Your period doesn't have to be the worst week of the month. If you know how to handle it, then it can actually be a pretty fun week! Don't believe it? Here are a few relaxing activities for women with super bad period symptoms:
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Take a Bath
![Take a Bath](https://img.allw.mn/content/at/mp/r9swzf8d57332c6bc0195008716880_580x312.gif)
Instead of hopping into the shower for a few seconds, you should create a bath for yourself. Fill it with bubbles, lean back in the tub, and enjoy your alone time.
Do Yoga
![sports, physical fitness, yoga, arm, martial arts,](https://img.allw.mn/content/zl/w0/mi41k4s558e5edc42e006953650549_500x281.gif)
You don't have to put yourself into ridiculous positions. Just do the yoga poses that you know you're already capable of, so you don't end up hurting yourself.
Take a Nap
![Take a Nap](https://img.allw.mn/content/lk/hc/q0ewba0857332c68487cb737483331_500x333.gif)
If you're tired, then get some more sleep. You'll wake up feeling refreshed.
Meditate
![person, screenshot, MEmm,](https://img.allw.mn/content/b6/i1/qg8v8sao58e5edc495ae4581315789_559x308.gif)
Put on some relaxing music and then try your best to empty your mind. Forget about everything you're stressed over and just enjoy being alive.
Drink Green Tea
![Drink Green Tea](https://img.allw.mn/content/ec/nt/joaxwggg57332c68e1da4236019755_500x281.gif)
Instead of sipping on caffeine, you should try drinking green tea. It's super healthy for you.
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Try Breathing Exercises
![Try Breathing Exercises](https://img.allw.mn/content/hx/a6/qtq572ma57332c695c2b8796483451_500x359.gif)
Focus on your breathing. It's easy to do, but it can make a big difference in how your body feels.
Get a Massage
![Get a Massage](https://img.allw.mn/content/no/jt/i55knpzm57332c68dc034776096318_500x300.gif)
You can either ask your boyfriend to massage your back or you can go to a legitimate massage parlor. Either way, you'll end up with happy muscles.
Read a Book
![Read a Book](https://img.allw.mn/content/eq/j5/uza5njiz57332c6926568926706702_500x300.gif)
Hop in bed and read a new novel. The more interesting the story is, the quicker you'll forget about all of those cramps.
Squeeze a Stress Ball
![Squeeze a Stress Ball](https://img.allw.mn/content/ua/mc/pvyqbsb357332c69a14ac496704125_500x375.gif)
During that time of the month, you might feel like slamming your fist into a wall. Instead of hurting yourself like that, you should grab a stress ball instead.
Talk a Walk
![leg, human positions, footwear, girl, shoe,](https://img.allw.mn/content/fc/a3/c2xm4sdc58e5edc4add20819704918_500x250.gif)
It's healthy to exercise during your period. Since you probably don't want to be doing jumping jacks, you should go for a walk instead.
Write in Your Diary
![Write in Your Diary](https://img.allw.mn/content/wc/gg/ni6w95lj57332c69b9f8b467489344_500x213.gif)
You can write about how much you hate your period, or you can write about something totally different to get your mind off of your pain.
Cuddle with Your Boyfriend
![Cuddle with Your Boyfriend](https://img.allw.mn/content/tf/fg/ahomsimi57332c6acd7a8727466845_498x278.gif)
If you're in a relationship, then tell your boyfriend that you aren't feeling well. He won't mind getting in bed with you and trying to fix that.
Snuggle with Your Pet
![dog, mammal, st bernard, vertebrate, dog breed,](https://img.allw.mn/content/e1/jf/dbwnp7mi58e5edc533573965621281_400x225.gif)
Even if you're single, you can still cuddle. Just grab your puppy, kitten, or a stuffed animal and squeeze them tight.
Listen to Music
![rock concert, performing arts, performance art, stage, muscle,](https://img.allw.mn/content/n2/vc/ceyyfv0458e5edc712de0079810463_500x281.gif)
Music can make you feel like you're in a whole new world. Put your headphones on and blast your favorite tunes.
Eat Comfort Food
![Eat Comfort Food](https://img.allw.mn/content/ry/yp/ls34dijq57332c6a14c5e970307537_500x255.gif)
There's nothing wrong with eating a bit of ice cream here and a bit of chocolate there. If it'll make you feel better, it's worth the calories.
Light Candles
![Light Candles](https://img.allw.mn/content/p1/pt/qn62wnwn57332c6a214e2037882569_500x281.gif)
Find a candle with a relaxing scent. Light it and let yourself enjoy the smell that fills the room.
Hang out with Your Friends
![hair, hairstyle, long hair,](https://img.allw.mn/content/nv/jq/mt2mtjet58e5edc7360e4187407520_500x238.gif)
Your friends understand what you're going through, because they have to deal with periods, too. That's why it'll be easy for them to take your mind off of your pain.
Your period doesn't have to be completely terrible. What do you usually do when your period symptoms start acting up?
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