Top 10 Worst Things About Periods
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Cramps
I seriously almost passed out from the pain once. Another time, I was running, and it felt like a hot knife was going through my uterus. Granted, those were bad episodes probably brought on by hormonal issues I was having then. But even normal cramps are unpleasant. That's why I love my heating pad!
It feels like my abdomen is on fire and a knife is going through it. Once, I even threw up from the feeling. Every time I have my period, I feel like I'm going to die. If I could have three wishes from a genie, the first would be to GET RID OF PERIODS.
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Heavy Flow During Laughing or Sneezing
I SWEAR! This happens every time I try to get up out of my seat during class, and it's like a waterfall! I freaking hate when this happens, and it's every time I sneeze, laugh, cough, run, jump, walk, or stand up. Like, it pisses me off.
When I exercise, regardless of whether I'm on my period, I will juice. It's not bloody unless it's my time, but it's still uncomfortable.
This bothers me the most whenever I get my period. Whenever I fart, sneeze, laugh, or cough - BOOM! Blood all over my private area. How disgusting! Bleh.
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Massive Cravings for Food
For me, it's usually blueberries and pineapple. It's actually somewhat of a blessing since I usually don't have the biggest appetite at all.
My mom has the same thing when she gets her period every month. The same problem happens to me too. I literally ate a whole bag of Cheetos Puffs.
For me, my cravings are usually for chocolate.
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Fear of Leaking
I have trouble sleeping at night whenever I'm on the heavy-flow days. It feels like a waterfall and peeing my pants at the same time. Such torture!
It happens at night sometimes, and when I wake up, my pants are all bloody.
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Fatigue and Sickness
And then I end up wondering if my iron is low. It's probably not what dying from blood loss feels like though.
Probably more like dizziness. I feel frail.
Sometimes, I literally can't eat for half the day because of nausea. I would rather throw up spit than anything I eat.
My legs feel like jello even when I haven't done anything. I walk slower than a turtle, paler than pale, tired from losing blood but can't sleep due to discomfort.
I always wondered if I was the only one who got sick from it. Thank you because now I know that I am not alone.
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Crazy Hormones
I can't tell if it's that or just my body image issues and knowing that I would have to cancel any plans for the next five to seven days.
Feel amazing one minute, then the next you feel so depressed and/or tired.
I'm crying, now I'm mad, now I'm happy - what the hell is going on?
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Informing Teachers About Period Start
Really? I'm pretty blunt about things like this. I don't mind telling anyone when it's (as Kris coined it) "Shark Week."
Never had to do this, but it would be really embarrassing, especially if your teacher is a guy.
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Frequent Pad or Tampon Changes
Especially in the 5 minutes between classes at school. It's torture.
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Uncomfortable Sensation When Menstrual Flow Begins
It feels like you're peeing in your pants.
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Bloating
And my body image is already bad, especially during the luteal phase before the period. It makes me feel much bigger than my personal preferred figure.
All the more reason to curl up into a ball.
Sometimes I wonder how I spontaneously gained five pounds in a week, and then I remember...
I feel like I have an extra 50 pounds. I hate it.
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Anxiety
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Carrying Feminine Hygiene Products Everywhere
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PMS
I can't tell if I get it, but I do dread the actual period.
I want to hug things more during my period because of the pain.
I'm usually pretty chill, but when I start snapping and getting irritated about everything, I know it's coming.
I feel like I am going crazy when I have PMS.
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Anxiety Over Changes in Menstrual Cycle
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Embarrassment
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Breast Soreness
I mean, sometimes I can't put my bra on without feeling like my boobs have gone through some kind of workout or something.
Makes me want to cut them off. They're already annoying.
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Teachers Not Allowing Bathroom Breaks for Changes
Once, when I was in middle or high school, there was blood on my chair because the teacher wouldn't let me change. It was also on a heavy-flow day!
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Bleeding Through Pads
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Back Pain
Worse than cramps for me. Also comes before and stays throughout my period.
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Guilt After Indulging in Cravings
I try to eat the pain away. I'm convinced that I'll feel healed if I eat rich stuff. And I have body image issues, a bad relationship with food, and usually eat very little!
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The Heavy Days
I stay in bed and get out only to go to the bathroom, where I also refill a water bottle or two so I can isolate. I pack vitamins and pain meds at least a day in advance so I won't have to ask for them. I ask my family to make me food.
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Headaches
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So Many Feminine Hygiene Options
Reusable products like menstrual cups, absorbent period underwear, and reusable pads are actually more effective and can be more comfortable than disposable products.
After cross-checking the aisle saying pads, tampons, night pads, and panty liners, I then need to pick the size, resistance if I get pads, thickness, wings, and sport. Tampons: plastic, cardboard, or no applicator. Brand, travel, safety - it's a nightmare.
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Excessive Use of Toilet Paper
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Temperature Fluctuations
When I start, I feel uncomfortably hot. During winter at night, when there was snow on the ground, I went outside, and it felt comfortable because inside felt way too hot since I was on my period. Later, I do cool down and feel cold.
Honestly, every time, I get hot, and then I'm suddenly freezing and curling up in a blanket. It's the worst.
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Overnight Leaks Ruining Clothes and Bedding
The longer blood stays on something without being washed off, the harder it is to remove. Now, you may have to throw things away or deal with a permanent stain on your mattress, chair, or couch.
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Depression