I cried while reading this because I SO get it. The two week cycles…damn. The every-once-in-a-while 40-day cycles. Damn. I’m just beginning, but it’s intense already.

And the “attitude” thing just drives me crazy. This is NOT about attitude. Hormones are in control. Period.

I knew this because this last bout of depression I had was unlike any other I’ve experienced. It came with overwhelming, violent rage (which I NEVER experience and had to beat my pillows). And I could feel myself just underneath the surface, as if I was stuck under a blanket or something. Usually, my depression feels more all-encompassing than that — like it’s taken over all of me. But no, I felt ME underneath it. Which tells me that entire drop was all about my hormones.

I got your back, sister! Seriously. I’m here for you ANY TIME!!!! Thank you for sharing this. ❤