If there’s one thing us ladies can all relate to, it’s that (dreaded but necessary) time of the month where our baby maker decides to turn on us. I once read getting your period is like your uterus just spent the last month getting the baby’s room ready, only to find out you didn’t get pregnant and instead trashes the entire house out of anger. I don’t know about you, but I’d say that’s pretty accurate. And so are these common thoughts women have during their period…

BEFORE

#1 Everything is annoying me

Why are you chewing so loud? Can you please change the TV channel? Stop leaving the toilet seat up. Make me dinner. Maybe we should go out. No, I don’t know what I feel like eating. Don’t touch me. I need a hug.

Oh, our poor friends and family.

#2 I’m a day late… yep, I’m pregnant

It’s been exactly 31 days since I last got my period. My period is rarely ever on time, but I’m still going to google symptoms and convince myself I’m 100 per cent pregnant.

#3 Why does it feel like I’m being stabbed?

Sharp stabbing pains just below your hip bones are usually a pretty good indication that your period is on its way. Get your Panadol and heat pack ready.

DURING

#4 Please don’t make me get out of bed

It’s warm and I can sleep away the pain. I want to stay here for the rest of my life.

#5 But… my uterus hurts?

Why aren’t cramps a legitimate excuse to take a sick week off work?

#6 Tears

So. Many. Tears. And usually for no good reason at all. Insert all of the crying face emojis here.

#7 Do you have a spare tampon?

I keep a pack in my bathroom, a pack in my car, a pack in my handbag, a pack at work - and somehow I still manage to never have a tampon when I need one.

#8 Where did this pimple come from?

And it’s not just any pimple. It’s always a big, inflamed, cystic one, smack bang in the middle of your chin. I recommend a week of Netflix and chill until it calms itself down. Making a Murderer, anyone?

#9 I want to eat the entire contents of my fridge

Give me everything I shouldn’t be eating. I’ll down all the healthy things too, if I must.

AFTER

#10 I’m suddenly in a good mood

Try to annoy me now by chewing too loud, my dear boyfriend/mother/best friend.

#11 Yahoo – it’s over!

No more pain, no more bloated tummy, no more tampons – it’s party time!

Do any of the above thoughts sound familiar? What other problems do you encounter during that time of the month?

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Elunia 9 Aug 2016 9:40 PM

The body getting the baby's room ready then trashing it in anger is a good description of what happens

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Belindarella 8 Aug 2016 6:47 AM

Pimples tears borderline psychosis! The government should make feminine products tax deductible too!! It's like punishing us twice!! All the money we spend.. & we should definitely be allowed one day a month off work!

Goldcat 7 Jul 2016 4:06 PM

It's like suddenly my jeans feel tight, have I put on weight, no hang on a minute I think I'm due for my period. Yep, and I hate the surprise of the precise moment when it begins, it's hard to be prepared 24-7.

Uj 29 May 2016 2:03 PM

totesrelatemuch & see, I can't even #hashtag properly and even the fabulous gifs can't even bring a smile to my lips today....boo to that time of the "month" and just quietly (loud) why the heck do they call it that time of the "Month"...sometimes it comes twice a month, they should call it that time of "whenever the hell it feels like coming" #crawlingbackintomycavenow

:-P

PandaBear18 4 May 2016 3:03 PM

yes to all of it and a special hug to the ladies that have extra pain from endo or PCOS. it sucks big time...

Petal 29 Mar 2016 5:06 AM

I used to get extremely painful periods, but those days are over now.

thelifeoflaura 19 Mar 2016 5:42 PM

hahaha I love reading through bh articles, so relatable and hilarious!

Shop A Everyday 19 Mar 2016 4:58 PM

Very true indeed

Jessica712 18 Mar 2016 6:08 PM

I can relate. OMG #4 and #9 - yep!

Yohanna 17 Mar 2016 1:41 PM

YES, to one of these...i think every time I get mine: " Everything is annoying me" before. So true lol. This is the only reminder for what is coming, as I never keep the track of periods. I am never annoyed, except 2ish days before it happens

Yohanna 17 Mar 2016 1:40 PM

hahahahaha love these gifs! they always crack me up :`D

Rose_P 16 Mar 2016 7:48 PM

YES to all of the above! Thankfully I don't get my period anymore. I joined the hysterectomy club many years ago.

Elefante 16 Mar 2016 12:45 PM

HAHAHA All of the above! Experienced these the past week!

msrayray 16 Mar 2016 6:29 AM

I don't really get mood swings or cravings but I do get other symptoms of pain, nausea, spinning dizziness and more. First 2 days I feel the most ill but glad that symptoms gradually eases from day 3-4. I don't know about you but I feel summer time is intolerable because it's so darn hot and uncomfortable ! (on top of the pain and all)

AndreaJW 16 Mar 2016 4:11 AM

I only get pain, none of that other stuff.

Ina J 15 Mar 2016 10:54 PM

So true!! I've got my period right now and feeling #3...

Also - this video is funny - https://youtu.be/s6JIOEp8lJo

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Yohanna 17 Mar 2016 1:46 PM

hahahahah!!!! Yep! This is me and my sis (I'm the annoying one) and it happens regardless of periods (comparison). She is the grumpy all the time, and me the bubble who bursts her brains out lololol

Love this vid

Keens86 15 Mar 2016 8:53 PM

Haha I was literally telling my husband how late I was (a day) and I was crying at the drop of a hat on the weekend. It makes me laugh. I also love that ad on to at the moment (can't remember the brand)...it feels like I sat on a hot jam doughnut hehehehe

josella432 15 Mar 2016 5:58 PM

Haha love the description of periods. I know mines coming when I suddenly want to devour an entire block of chocolate. And stabbing pains are awful.

Marza 15 Mar 2016 3:30 PM

i am that monster

Nas007 15 Mar 2016 3:10 PM

All of these sound familiar and I unfortunately suffer from all of them :(

owlsparks 15 Mar 2016 12:34 PM

This article is literally me

vikster (not verified) 14 Mar 2016 10:45 PM

Hahaha, so me.

Every. Single. Month.

Temporary Princess 14 Mar 2016 10:37 PM

Actually, my period days generally aren't that different from my normal days.

Anita1502 14 Mar 2016 8:01 PM

Big time! I suffer from a severe version of PMS called PMDD and I get better the moment my period starts so I don;t even mind the bleeding so much. :)

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