Wonderful womanly woe!

Graduate school has taught me plenty – I hope to help oodles of people with my knowledge and experience. However; I never intended on gathering knowledge that would so blatantly point out some lifestyle modifications I might need to personally consider.

So there is this whole list of symptoms caused by several of our fabulous body systems that are working overtime to make us females crazy (or crazier) during a given week every month. We are entirely emotional. Our bodies are fueled by hormones and brain chemicals, both moving at 100 miles per hour. Irritability, depression, crying, oversensitivity, and mood swings that alternate with sadness and anger make for a really crappy week. Physically you can bet on fatigue, bloating, sore boobs, pimples (you’re lucky if you have only 2 or 3), and an odd appetite with random food cravings.

Midol provides some relief but here is where I wish I lacked knowledge – the appropriate measures to prevent PMS…I should exercise more, eat regular and balanced meals, get plenty of sleep, remain free of stress, get ample sunlight – okay, I am going to puke if I keep on or maybe that is just another side effect of this wonderful womanly woe.


Any Questions?