Periods

I know with the middle of the school year those of us in school or uni may with anxiety disorders, and depression, and we nerodivergents are FEELING the school anxiety!! I thought I'd share some things that I bring with me to school that help me be less anxious!!! (These things help me but are not a cure-all!!!)

earplugs!! I always feel overwhelmed at school and earplugs have helped me so much! I love the loop earplugs because they're so discreet but they are pricey!! an extra sweatshirt I personally sometimes in the middle of the day decide I hate my outfit and need to change and without my trusty sweatshirt I often have panic attacks! mine is just a giant heather gray sweatshirt fidget. I use wire ring fidgets religiously and love them!! extra shorts and undergarments!! along with my sweatshirt having these on me helps my anxiety so much!! Deodorant If you're like me and have TONS of anxiety about smelling bad this is a must-have and, if you like it you can also pack perfume!! stick on heating pads!! This is my lifesaver as with my super painful cramps I often have to put almost four of these on!! be careful to read the instructions as you can accidentally burn yourself This is all I can think of!! Add more in the comments and have a wonderful day!!! love!!!! #Anxiety #Narcolepsy #School #Periods #ADHD #SPD #AuditoryProcessingDisorder #AutismSpectrumDisorder #MentalHealth

To anyone who deals with tricky menstrual cycles, does it exacerbate chronic pain and or or chronic illness symptoms? My mood has absolutely tanked too. The bleeding hasn't even started yet. Periods remind me of all I can't have too. Ugh. 😨 #menstruation #Periods #ChronicPain #MoodDisorders

I've had chronic pain for a few years and haven't gone to the doctor in almost a year. I considered going a few months ago when I had really bad stomach pain or when my menstrual cycle began getting irregular (it has remained that way) . Or a few times when my legs just kinda give up. Or about my shut-downs (I won't talk or move for 1+ hours). Today I had bad chest pain for 5-10 minutes. I can't drive so I would need to inform someone else of my symptoms, only problem is my anxiety prevents me from saying anything to anyone, including doctors. #ChronicPain #Periods #Confusion #Shutdowns

I've tried birth control, anti depressants, and therapy. I have even been able to finally talk with my husband about all my hormonal issues but, I feel I won't be able to fully escape the crippling #Depression that comes monthly before my #Periods . I started #Cannabis edibles, months ago, which has made a massive dent in my PMDD. Having #Endometriosis and #PolycysticOvarySyndrome on top of it is painful. I have been dealing with this since the age of 12, I am 34 now. I'm exhausted.

Every time it's the same. My periods and my pms are always heavy and cause many side effects like, pain, cramps, nausea, dizziness, exhaustion, and sometimes passing out. Another problem is that I often have it twice a month and that hormonal medication doesn't work well and causes uncomfortable side effects. How can I get rid of it? #Dysmenorrhea #Period #Periods #NauseaAndVomiting #CyclicVomitingSyndrome #PMS #exhaustion #Passingout

I got off my birth control because my husband and I wanted to try for a baby. When I was a teenager my periods were irregular and somewhat painful and when I got to college they were VERY irregular (missing a period was normal for me) and I’d be in a ton of pain when it finally decided to show up. I’ve been off my birth control which helped a lot for 2 months and each month I felt like I was dying. The symptoms are so bad that even my husband said I handle pain well and he has never seen me this miserable. #MenstrualCycle #MenstrualPain

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#MenstrualCycle #MenstrualPain #menstrualcramps #menstrual #Periods

So yesterday I forgot to write down my goals. Today I think my goals would be...

Physical: Go to the gym

Mental: give myself credit for all the things I have done well.

Emotional: more #LionKingStuff (as in, not so many worries). Yeah, still working on that one.

Question: Anyone feel like their symptoms worsen during “that time of month?” #Periods