I sometimes make decisions that I am going to call period decisions. I'm sorry if you started reading this blog thinking it was going to be some sort of in depth delving into my life and the decisions I've made recently and now are thinking, "Ewww. She's going to write about periods?" To which I say, "Have you seen my web comic?" (If not, PMS Adventures )
I have a medical condition known as PMDD. In laymen terms, it means I get bat shit crazy the week before my lady time. I know this, and have weened myself from the chemistry altering drugs that I was prescribed a couple years ago for this stupid yet overwhelming disorder. I've been pretty good, but every once in a blue moon I do something insane the week before my cycle that I now call a period decision.
Examples:
2007: I decide to move home to Florida from Kentucky. My dad has a minor skin cancer scare at the same time as my PMDD, I freak out and pack up my car. I was also completely broke, in debt, and sick all the time. But I blame the PMDD.
2008-2010 are pretty quiet. But that's probably because I wasn't dating anyone/doing anything weird.
2010: I decide to quit my improv troupe as we had a rehearsal and I felt I was not being respected as a performer. A tear filled, explosive phone call occurred and my three year career there was over. Two days later, period time.
2012: I was dating a guy for a couple of months, and we grabbed breakfast one Sunday and went to see the Dark Knight Rises. We go back to his house, and this panic rises up in my chest and I break up with him. 3 days later, PERIOD!
2013: I get offered a position with a non-profit company that helps abused children. 5 days in, I am completely overwhelmed and decide it's not the right fit for me. I quit and return to my old job where I feel loved and supported. 2 days later...PERIOD.
I'm pretty sure I should start tracking my lady time a little more closely so I don't make important decisions when I am less than stable hormonally.
