#scientific articles

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❥﹒♡﹒☕﹒ 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

disclaimer i’m not an endocrinologist. everything you’ll read in this post is the result of my own readings of scientific articles (all linked). however, if anyone knowledgeable in the field notices any mistakes, you are kindly invited to correct or clarify them in the comments. i don’t want to spread misinformation !!

this one is for the girls. today i want to share something deeply personal yet universally felt: how our cycles and hormonal rhythms can sway our energy, focus, or mood, and what gentle practices can help us better navigate those days of fatigue, brain fog, or low drive.

the science behind mood shifts

estrogen & progesterone fluctuations as estrogen rises before ovulation, many people report feeling more energetic, focused, and upbeat. research shows that during the late follicular (pre‑ovulatory) phase, positive moods — that improve concentration — tend to increase, while negative states such as fatigue, anxiety, and hostility dip.

hormone sensitivity and mood disorders some individuals have heightened sensitivity to changing levels of reproductive hormones (like estrogen and progesterone), making them more prone to mood swings, anxiety, or depressive symptoms — especially during phases like pms or pmdd.

menopause and perimenopause the transition toward menopause often brings sleep disturbances, "brain fog," mood fluctuations, and fatigue. menopause hormone therapy has shown benefits for cognitive functioning and mood regulation in some studies. moreover, heavier or longer menstrual bleeding during perimenopause is linked to higher rates of exhaustion, likely due to factors like anemia and disrupted sleep.

how this affects our productivity & mood

periods of low estrogen or hormone imbalance can coincide with fatigue, reduced motivation, and poor concentration, feelings that can make studying or working feel especially challenging.

knowing that these experiences have biological roots can help us approach ourselves with more compassion and patience.

mindful remedies & self‑care strategies

1. track your cycle & mood using period‑tracking apps or mood diaries can illuminate patterns and help you anticipate tougher days. self-awareness is the first step toward empowerment.

2. prioritize sleep & gentle movement rest is essential, especially when hormonal shifts disrupt our rhythms. light exercise like yoga or a walk can also gently uplift mood and energy.

3. nourish your body mindfully balanced meals rich in iron, omega‑3s, and complex carbohydrates support both mental and physical resilience. during heavy periods, ensuring iron intake (food or supplements) can help combat fatigue.

4. seek support when needed for persistent symptoms — like those of pms, pmdd, or perimenopause — therapies ranging from ssris to hormonal treatments or counseling have been effective for many.

5. practice compassionate planning on days when energy is low, adjust expectations: focus on small, meaningful tasks, alternate demanding study sessions with restful breaks, and remind yourself that balance is a marathon, not a sprint.

a gentle reminder

your worth isn’t tied to how “productive” you feel every day. sometimes the bravest thing you can do is rest. honoring your body’s rhythm is not a sign of weakness, it’s self‑wisdom.

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New fic alert!! First time writing anything other than Halbarry lol.

Central City has been voted the safest city for the past three years. But it's not the statistically safest city. This paper analyzes why Central City ranked so high and proposes that superheroes increase city safety.

(aka a totally real paper published in a totally real journal about superheroes and city safety and why Central City is so awesome)

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Shout-out to the best peer-reviewer @chocolateteapotsvis !!!!! This paper wouldn't be as good as it is without you!! Also special thanks to @roboticnebula and @briarmoon1015 for our discord chats that led to the creation of this paper. Without this, I wouldn't have gotten the grant from the Wayne-Queen Foundation to publish my research 🥰

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Its so funny how we have a term for iPad kids today and noone does anything about it??

when i was younger, after the 30 minute mark of My little pony, my Mother would start reading out news articles and scientififc studies on how any more than 1 hour of screentime caused permanent brain damage.

since i now use tumblr, you can clearly see how little affect they had on me.

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for whoever needs to know: sci-hub.se has a lot of scientific articles that are locked behind a paywall

so if PubMed or Elsevier or whatever is screwing you over, try dopping the link of your article in there

[milkymosaic]

Finished reading "Hansen's disease in Japan: a brief history" (Kikuchi I.). It was all right. It had some good details, although overall it felt a little haphazard. Better to have than not, though.

Next up: "Experiences of social stigma of people living with Hansen's disease in Brazil: silencing, secrets and exclusion" (sic) (Carrijo Souza G.). Already started the introduction and not hugely impressed by the start. Hoping it shapes up to still have some valuable contents.

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Paging @kosmochlor . They used the red white and blue betta!

What Triggers Male Rage? Betta Fish May Hold Clues

A Columbia neurobiologist fishes for an aggression gene.

TL;DR: The only way to cure him is to CRISPR him.

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Read an intriguing article for school today and uh

That sentence slapped me in the face like a wet tortilla.

Linking it here in case anyone wants to read it. It's about genetic chimerism!