Every female goes through it, and no men ever understand it. They know the basics of course. They know that we get moody and need chocolate and tampons, but they are completely unaware of everything that comes with us girls getting our time of the month.
So here is a day-by-day account of what I thought and went through during my last period.
Day One:
Shit, why is my underwear wet? Of course you just had to come early. Thank god I bought a box of tampons anyway. And don't get me started on the acne.
Hours later: Laying in bed trying to sleep but you can't because of cramps and back pain so you stay up all night until 4 am when the cramps cause you to throw up and then you are up sick until 10 a.m. the next day when you finally fall asleep.
Day Two:
Sleep. That is literally all you did today was sleep. You woke up at five watched some cartoons and then fell asleep again.
Day Three:
Emotional. Why the hell do I constantly feel like crying?!? All I did was wake up. I am still so freakin' tired! I wish I could go back to sleep but that wouldn't be a good idea. Why is my throat so dry? I am so thirsty it's not even funny. I have been awake 30 minutes and I have already drunk two water bottles.
What fresh hell is this?!?
Day Four:
Stomach still aches from cramps and I'm still exhausted. But now I am craving foods that I know what not be a good idea to eat right now. McDonald's for example. Why must I want French fries!?!
Day Five:
The flow has slowed enough that I don't have to change tampons every couple hours, which is good news. I don't have to bring three in my pocket if I go to the grocery store now. My stomach is better, no more cramps and the back pain has vanished. The worst is over.
Day Six:
Now is the time that you test yourself. Is it truly over? Do I wear a tampon just in case there is spotting or do I risk another pair of underwear? Let's be honest, I always do.
Day Seven:
Hell week is officially over!!! Thank god! Now I just have to wait for next month. Yay...