Female Troubles Ahead

[sadlikeknives]

Every now and then, for reasons unknown, I have a period that hits me right in the teeth. I gain about fifteen pounds of water weight, I want to eat everything at all times, I become incredibly moody. There are debilitating cramps and nipples so sore I don't want to wear a bra, which isn't really an option when you're a 36DD. And my immune system becomes incredibly depressed.

Now is one of those times. My throat and boobs are conspiring to kill me with pain, my ears and nose are stopped up, my jeans don't fit at all, and I almost cried in the parking lot of the mall today because I felt like my friends were avoiding me, when now that I'm having a rational spell I realize that no, they just wanted to get the hell away from the crazy girl, and I can't blame them. I really shouldn't have been surprised when I started bleeding downstairs this afternoon, yet somehow, I vaguely was.

And the LSU game is tomorrow. Well, screw you, uterus, I refuse to miss it.

Comments

[jennifus.livejournal.com]

*gives hugs, tylenol, and chocolate*

[vampychick.livejournal.com]

*drools at your icon* mmmmmJensen.

[jennifus.livejournal.com]

*gives you Jensen*

And I totally would, were it within my powers. And I'd keep Jared all for myself. *drools*

[vampychick.livejournal.com]

You are not like other women. Which, in this situation, is to my benefit. Whee!

[jasminelily.livejournal.com]

Gah, that sucks. Drink lots and lots of water, eat some fish (seriously, it helps, get some smoked salmon or something), and take pills and use heat.

[vampychick.livejournal.com]

Fish, really? I have some salmon and tilapia in the freezer...(I loves me some fish)

[jasminelily.livejournal.com]

Fish! The fish oils do something or other. A friend of mine was a vegetarian for like 15 years, but was having so many issues with her period that she started eating fish when her doctor suggested it, and it's made a TON of difference. It may not help overnight, but it can't hurt!

[vampychick.livejournal.com]

Yay fish!

[auroura76.livejournal.com]

Jasmine said everything I wanted to say, which isn't unusual. Tons of water does it for me. As does, surprisingly enough, exercise. Also, TV works. And I say, give into the chocolate. Hey, I read your body needs 300 more calories during that time of the month than normal. Make use of it, I say.

I feel you on the boob thing. Man, that's the WORST. I can't even talk to my small-chested friends during that time, for fear of CUTTING THEM.

Um, ahem. Hope you're feeling better, Vamps.

[teleute12.livejournal.com]

Oh man, hon, that sucks. Good for you for going to bed early; I hope you feel better tommorow. *snugs*

[kopernik.livejournal.com]

Aw, dude. I hope you're feeling much better now.

This is why I feel guilty about ever complaining about my period because I know it could be so, so much worse.

[(Anonymous)]

Birth control would help that.

[vampychick.livejournal.com]

Who said that?