Body image issues during PMS?

I’ve started noticing a trend where I have major body image issues in the two weeks before my period. I’m totally happy with the way I look for two weeks out of the month but the moment PMS hits I suddenly hate the way my body looks; I look at myself and start mentally pointing out every “flaw”. Afterwards I usually end up telling myself that if I’m “ugly” I might as well go eat chips and ice cream (which I never, ever do–I try to stick to a specific diet for health reasons) and then I get even more upset with myself–usually end up in bed (watching girl tv, ha). Does anyone else have body image issues during PMS? What can I do about this?
P.S. Just thought I’d add that I’m in my early 20s, not teens–so my bod is definitely not changing anymore.

yeah well i am the same way every month
i get so bloated it disgusts me

thing is i could swear that i gain weight lose it and then it starts all over again, the scales say so!

Healthy Body Image (College Health Guru)

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