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WTF?!?!? (Warning : Whining!)
I am not supposed to start my period for another week and a half and I ALREADY have cramps! So, WTF?? I mean, REALLY!
I am on Seasonique (have been for years), so I only get my period 4 times a year. It's lighter than it used to be, but the cramps and PMS have not gotten any better. I am not looking forward to my PMS snacking since I've been doing well with eating healthy foods. It always seems like I can't get enough food when I'm PMSing!
What are your favorite foods to snack on when you're PMSing? What are some healthy alternatives I can stock up on in anticipation of Aunt Flo?
Oh and P.S. I've been wondering for awhile now what AW stands for, and I just can't figure it out. Help, please.
I am on Seasonique (have been for years), so I only get my period 4 times a year. It's lighter than it used to be, but the cramps and PMS have not gotten any better. I am not looking forward to my PMS snacking since I've been doing well with eating healthy foods. It always seems like I can't get enough food when I'm PMSing!
What are your favorite foods to snack on when you're PMSing? What are some healthy alternatives I can stock up on in anticipation of Aunt Flo?
Oh and P.S. I've been wondering for awhile now what AW stands for, and I just can't figure it out. Help, please.
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Re: WTF?!?!? (Warning : Whining!)
AW stands for attention whore, at least thats what I think it means
I always look forward to the week when I "get to" munch on bad foods.... hehe I usually go for chocolate. Really any candy... mmm candy.
[QUOTE]I don't pms, but I love snacking. I love cottage cheese and fruit. They even have little combo packs at the grocery store.
Posted by AudgiePodge[/QUOTE]
I love those!
And multigrain nachos w/salsa.
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In high school, I started cramping in the middle of the month and after about six months of that I finally had my appendix taken out. Then the mid-month cramps went away up until five months ago.
BF and I rarely fight, and when we do disagree, I'm usually rather calm and rational and reasonable. But a few days before my period, I become an irrational moody witch (and I know it... after the fact). We will bicker about something stupid and he goes, "Are you getting your period?" Which he's learned is a bad (but probably accurate) thing to say.
Small pieces of dark chocolate, letting them melt on your tongue. Delicious! Or chocolate covered fruit - it minimizes the quantity of chocolate, but it tastes SO DAMN GOOD!
As for snacking, I crave chocolate and bbq chips. It's such an odd combination, but during that week, it's sooo yummy! My bf knows this and will surprise me with dark chocolate, toblerone or hot chocolate and a bag of bbq chips!
[QUOTE]I'm usually a pretty calm and rational person, but a few days before my period... I become very unpleasent to be around. My bf has finally learned to ignore me and my moodiness/tears during that time. <strong>As for snacking, I crave chocolate and bbq chips. </strong>It's such an odd combination, but during that week, it's sooo yummy! My bf knows this and will surprise me with dark chocolate, toblerone or hot chocolate and a bag of bbq chips!
Posted by PolkaDotBella[/QUOTE]
Haha me too! It's like a vicious cycle. I crave something sweet so I eat chocolate, but then I crave something salty to offset the sweet, and I eat chips. Then I want something sweet again and so on.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WTF?!?!? (Warning : Whining!) : Haha me too! It's like a vicious cycle. I crave something sweet so I eat chocolate, but then I crave something salty to offset the sweet, and I eat chips. Then I want something sweet again and so on.
Posted by sparkles88[/QUOTE]
Yes! It is a vicious cycle... but at least it only lasts about a week for me! I'm glad to know that others crave it too!
Cate - I act the same way! BF has asked before if I was on my period when I was moody, and I was. It just pisses me off/irritates me. I don't know why, but it does. I guess it feels like he's discounting the way I am feeling at the moment due to PMS and I feel totally valid at the time with how I'm feeling.
Ugh. The things we go through as girls!
Niknik - I had one dr. a looong time ago say I might have endometriosis, but wasn't sure. I've also had my appendix removed, but didn't notice any lessening of cramps during that time. That is weird how that happened with you. Too bad they're back now!
Oh crap! I just realized that I'll probably be on my period on Valentine's Day! That totally sucks.
[QUOTE]Cate - I act the same way! BF has asked before if I was on my period when I was moody, and I was. It just pisses me off/irritates me. I don't know why, but it does. I guess it feels like he's discounting the way I am feeling at the moment due to PMS and I feel totally valid at the time with how I'm feeling. Ugh. The things we go through as girls! Posted by SKP82[/QUOTE]
I TOTALLY know what you mean! He'll go, "Are you getting your period?" And I'll say, "Yes, but I still have a valid point!" Hahaha... oh, man.
[QUOTE]Mmm... multigrain nachos and salsa. This is good because I crave salty, crunchy things. Also love the fruit dipped in chocolate idea. Cate - I act the same way! BF has asked before if I was on my period when I was moody, and I was. It just pisses me off/irritates me. I don't know why, but it does. I guess it feels like he's discounting the way I am feeling at the moment due to PMS and I feel totally valid at the time with how I'm feeling. Ugh. The things we go through as girls! Niknik - I had one dr. a looong time ago say I might have endometriosis, but wasn't sure. I've also had my appendix removed, but didn't notice any lessening of cramps during that time. That is weird how that happened with you. Too bad they're back now! <strong>Oh crap! I just realized that I'll probably be on my period on Valentine's Day! That totally sucks</strong>.
Posted by SKP82[/QUOTE]
SKP--I just realized I will be, too! Gah.
I'm on the "moody on period" team. When I went on BC, it got waaaay worse than it had been before; I just started a new kind, though, and so far it's SO much better. BF and I used to have a fight EVERY period week, right before it was time to start pills again. Now things are better. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WTF?!?!? (Warning : Whining!) : SKP--I just realized I will be, too! Gah. I'm on the "moody on period" team. When I went on BC, it got waaaay worse than it had been before; I just started a new kind, though, and so far it's SO much better. BF and I used to have a fight EVERY period week, right before it was time to start pills again. Now things are better.
Posted by marleylikeair[/QUOTE]
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</div><div>Just like this. fights before every period. ugh. not gotten better. I really like my bc for other reasons like actually having a regular period, no weight gain, light periods, etc....but the fact that it turns me into such a witch...makes me reconsider.</div>
I used to be on Yaz but then I stopped being able to afford it so I quit. Plus I couldn't stand spotting every single day. I started spotting one day and it didn't stop for 6 months. I'm hoping if I get a job with good health coverage, I'm going to look into getting Mirena.
Also, the first and second days of my period are the only days of the month when I allow myself regular coke instead of diet. The caffeine and sugar combo really eases the cramps. Throw in some chocolate and a heating pad on the stomach, and I'm all better.
[QUOTE]My period is really messed up. <strong>I only get it like every 3 months and I'm not on any sort of birth control. The cramps are horrible when I'm PMSing</strong>. I don't ever crave anything specific I just am hungry all the time and everything sounds good. AW stands for attention whore, at least thats what I think it means
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]
Sounds like me! i am going on day 70 of my "cycle" and do not like not knowing when it is going to start. I had been on a BC pill up till last july when I got a blood clot. Dont get me wrong I love not having to deal with it, but I am sad knowing I am going to have one hell of a time getting pregnant once that comes.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WTF?!?!? (Warning : Whining!) : Sounds like me! i am going on day 70 of my "cycle" and do not like not knowing when it is going to start. I had been on a BC pill up till last july when I got a blood clot. Dont get me wrong I love not having to deal with it,<strong> but I am sad knowing I am going to have one hell of a time getting pregnant once that comes.</strong>
Posted by meamolly[/QUOTE]
I'm always really worried about that. Right now I'm hoping that the fact that I'm overweight is the bulk of the problem because when I was at a healthy weight my period came like clock work. But if my period is still way off once I lose the weight I'm going to go get it checked out.
Note: I'm not saying that to contradict Hetshup. If your period has been one way for a long time and then changed, you should see a doctor. I just thought it was interesting.