In the last two years, I have become more aware of my body and its functions than I ever thought possible. I've charted and monitored my temperature, my cycle, cervical mucus and tenderness. There is no doubt in my mind that I know myself better now than I ever have. So why is it always a surprise to me that I can become so depressed and moody at certain times of the month? Today, I've really felt soreness in my chest. They're like little hormone barometers - relaying information about the potential for emotional storms or changes in my mood. Today was even a pretty good day by Middle School Teacher standards…nobody called me a bad name behind my back (that I could hear), and nobody barfed in my classroom. Win! So why do I feel so pessimistic and melancholy? I blame my pituitary gland. If someone's going to take the rap, it's going to be the pituitary. From what I remember in science class, that's the epicenter of hormonal action. Well, Houston, we have a problem. My pituitary is doing a pretty shoddy job of something, cause I feel like crap.
Chocolate? Wine? Chocolate and wine? Maybe just an early bedtime and a peppermint hot chocolate in the morning. Make that extra whipped cream, fella. I got a gland to appease.
Ummm...I feel exactly the same way! And my 7th graders were normal today (as normal as 7th graders can be...), so I really have no reason to be exhausted and slightly grumpy. I'm currently enjoying a cape cod (I know, I know, just don't think about the vodka). Fill up a glass of wine, eat some chocolate, and demand a massage! Sip, nibble, and relax. :)
ReplyDeleteI have NO clue where you live but up here in Minnesota we're 4 days away from "Blue Monday" which is known to be the date when seasonal depression hits its peak. I highly recommend taking a shitload of vitamin D - may very well help.
ReplyDeleteVitamin D it is - I have shitloads in my cabinet. How is it that I forget about THAT every year, too?
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