I suppose our bodies don't actually allow us to bleed until it's safe to do so-meaning when all services are disrupted, that cycle, no matter how otherwise regular, may be disrupted, too. Just a thought. Probably has some evolutionary protective value-after all if you're freezing your ass off you don't want the wolves at the door-and neither do you want to be in a fertile cycle when your body has been burning extra calories just to stay warm.
The only thing I've found helpful besides just resting is taking ibuprofen regularly starting 3 days out-or whenever I start having other symptoms that suggest I'm due (acne, cravings, bloating, etc).
Your dad has a gpod point about holiday stuff. There's nothing I want that I can't actually get for myself that involves material things. However, even giving a person a gift card, you can personalize what you write, and a card with a personal story or something you value about the person or remember or wish for them can be precious, too. And I like using the "wish list" feature, and making donations to charities in people's honor.
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Date: 2008-12-20 08:10 pm (UTC)The only thing I've found helpful besides just resting is taking ibuprofen regularly starting 3 days out-or whenever I start having other symptoms that suggest I'm due (acne, cravings, bloating, etc).
Your dad has a gpod point about holiday stuff. There's nothing I want that I can't actually get for myself that involves material things. However, even giving a person a gift card, you can personalize what you write, and a card with a personal story or something you value about the person or remember or wish for them can be precious, too. And I like using the "wish list" feature, and making donations to charities in people's honor.