Who else has the most awful defecation while menstruating? There's so much discomfort and pain. Sharp, stabbing pains, awful bowel & abdomen pressure. Ugh.
I woke up around 10am just feeling terrible. I sleep with tampons even though I know it’s dangerous, but I share a bed with a cisman & really, really don’t want to wake up in blood. I want a silicup so bad.
I made myself a breakfast of 3 eggs, some bacon, & hashbrowns with mustard. Destroyed it. Ate an entire dark chocolate orange. Lots of pain-crying in bed.
I’m on the couch after having to strip my underwear from bleeding through my tampon. My pajama pants got a little on them but they are my only black pair so I’m not changing. It’s that thick, dark blood. The kind that hangs off the tampon in a clot the size of the cotton. My uterus is getting swole af, folks.
Hey, I’m Lune. I have periods. You may have them too. If not, good on you for taking the time & initiative to learn about them. A little under half of the world’s population has them so it’s good information to know. I’m logging in my symptoms as they hit me & eventually if you feel comfortable enough you should too.
It’s the third morning of my period & is it going hard af or what let me tell you.
Day One - Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Overall the first day was not as bad as it usually is. I had very little pain & did not spot until the afternoon & only once more in the evening. The blood was a thin, light red smudge on the toilet paper. I did not use any tampons or pads.
Physical Symptoms
+ Off & on migraine all day
+ Insomnia
+ A few small new blemishes on my face
+ Some bloating, constipation, light cramps & backache
+Very light spotting
Emotions
+ Anger
+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Roller coaster emotional fluxuations
+ Focus
+ Frustration
+ Happiness
+ Being in love
+ Irritableness
+ Neutral
+ Extremely high stress levels
Day Two - Thursday, January 26, 2017
My cat has started to give me more attention by initiating cuddles more frequently & vocalizing more. When I’m bleeding, she tends to be closer. Especially when it sucks. Thursday was shit. Definitely used tampons today. It’s like it had to make up for not being so awful yesterday.
Physical Symptoms
+ Intense insomnia
+ Light, watery cervical mucus
+ Medium flow with a slightly darker red than the previous day
+ Cramps like crazy, the kind that you feel in your anus. My uterus, vaginal canal, & lower abdomen were hurting so badly today my anus was aching. Did you know that the uterus can swell up to 30% larger while menstruating? It causes bloating & major discomfort. You can bet I broke out my heat pad. God, I love my heat pad.
+ Extremely hungry all day
+ Fatigue like nobody’s business
+ So much bloating
+ Big lower back pain
+ Major headache all day
+ Neck & shoulders very tense
+ Dehydration
+ Sore breasts, painful nipple sensitivity
Emotions
+ Anger
+ Frustration
+ Self loathing
+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Gratitude
+ Friendship
+ Love
+ Neutral
+ Tired
+ Moody
Damn, okay that’s a lot to take in. I know. Please let me know if you have any questions. It’s 6am now, this pain won’t let me sleep, but I’ve gotta try.
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