Mind & mood
PMS, PMDD, anxiety and calm. 13 articles, 2 short courses, sources listed on every one.
In short: Mood can change through the cycle as hormones rise and fall, often dipping in the luteal phase. These articles explain why, how to tell PMS from PMDD or depression, and practical tools such as journaling, breathing and sleep. If you feel unsafe, get help now: 999 or Samaritans 116 123 in the UK, 988 in the US.
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The basics
Why your mood shifts across the cycleHormones, brain chemistry and why you are not "crazy" for feeling different some weeks.4 min readAnxiety in the luteal phaseWhy worry can creep up in the week or two before your period, and how to calm it.3 min readSelf-care for every phaseSmall, realistic ways to look after yourself all month long.2 min readJournaling with your cycleA notebook, five minutes, and a lot more clarity.2 min readBody image, bloat and being kind to yourselfYour body changes across the month. Your worth does not.2 min readSleep and mood: the luteal linkWhy you might sleep worse before your period, and why it hits your mood.2 min readSocial energy across your cycleParty animal one week, hermit crab the next? That is okay.2 min readGetting mental health help in the UKWho to call, text or see, from "a bit low" to "I need help now".5 min readMindfulness and breathing quickiesTwo-to-five-minute resets for cramps, stress or a spiralling brain.2 min readLooking after your mind as an LGBTQ+ personWhy it can be harder, and where to find people who get it3 min read
Deep dives
Stress, cortisol and your cycleHow a stressful month can show up in your period.2 min read · Deep diveWhen sadness is more than PMSHow to tell a rough few days from something that needs more support.3 min read · Deep diveADHD and your cycleWhy focus, memory and mood can wobble before your period, and what the research really shows.4 min read · Deep dive
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