Is it normal to cry over nothing?

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So when I have my period I tend to cry over nothing or stupid stuff that doesn't matter. Afterwards I feel really embarrassed because I made a fool of myself. Plus I have really low self esteem, and I'm a girl 23 years old. I also have looming insecurities that follow me everywhere I go. For instance, today I was at a public place and when someone asked me if I was o.k. it seemed to trigger me and I seemed to almost breakdown (I was under a lot of stress) and its my time of the month. Whats wrong with me?! Sorry my thoughts are scrambled but please comment if you have any helpful ideas, suggestions etc.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    First off...Our mensies are synchronized! Besties! (*°▽°*)八(*°▽°*)

    I'm actually really sweet when I'm on mine. Like a wounded animal, rub my tummy..? >☻.☻<

    Sometimes I get bloated and so feel fat which isn't fun.

    A day or two before my period starts I have a single over-the-top emotional episode. For instance, this time around the day prior to getting my period I had a panic attack over a bug flying about. I'm not afraid of bugs (except flies) but I'd been stressed out and it was buzzing around me and all over me while I was trying to eat.

    One thing's for sure stress+period=breakdown

    It could actually be a blessing in disguise. Makes you realize that you need to take care of yourself and do things for yourself. :)

    Exercising makes me feel better. You don't have to do anything strenuous, really. You could even just do some stretches.

    Relax for a bit. Take a bath/shower, read, watch tv, get into your comfy clothes, take a nap, whatever you like.

    Don't pig out on junk food. Eat healthy. You'll feel better and less insecure, but don't forget to reward yourself with a little indulgence. You're allowed...and it's required! :D

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thanks for the advice! And I tried the exercise part did a couple of yoga stretches, and feel better especially because I took a nice bubble bath afterwards. The emotions are still there but they are more shoved in the back of my mind, I try not to think of them too much or else I might breakdown.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I don't know what it's like to deal with a period. I've always being closer to the women in my family and they've always been open so I have an idea. It's been an open topic with ex-girlfriends too. It sounds bad enough in itself but when you factor in insecurity too, I can easily see how it could get on top of you.

    I don't think I'm qualified to give you any suggestions but I would say that I don't think you're making a fool of yourself. It's part of life. You're not deliberately doing something stupid. It's not like you're letting yourself down.

    Stick enough pins in someone and eventually they'll have to show that it hurts. It's just a natural response. You should never be embarrassed over what is entirely natural. If anything, be glad that you're normal and that you have a normal response to it. :)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thanks for commenting on my story. I feel a little better knowing that someone thinks it is entirely natural. Especially when sometimes I'm thinking "I'm a such a freak, for crying over silly things get a grip" when I'm crying and that doesn't help.

      But maybe telling myself that it is entirely natural may diminish my insecurity of myself and help me get over my emotional episode faster.

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  • suishokiba
    11 years ago

    I'll literally be like.. "why am I crying" while I cry, laugh at myself and then smile again. it happens to the best of us. :)

    *hug*

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      It definitely does happen to the best of us! I wish I could laugh it off like you. I'm jealous you can laugh it off because when I cry over nothing related to my menstral cycle hormones messing with my head, I sometimes am so overflowing with emotions I cannot laugh at myself. :) Thanks for the moral support!

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Oh my god, this post is me.

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    I'm the same way, except that it usually hits me right before my period. It's good to cry when it happens, I think, even though it can be frustrating or embarrassing.

    Have you considered talking to a therapist about your low self esteem and insecurities? They may be able to help. It's normal for these things to feel much worse when you're on your period, but I'm worried about how much you're dealing with even when you're not.

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  • seemecrying60
    11 years ago

    your normal alright! I have 2 daughter's ages28 and 32 they still get crazy around their menstral cycle.

    Grown women acting out and saying things worse than a small child! everything is drama for at least 2 to 3 days, I don't say a word to them when they are like that, so once again i'm confirming that your normal.

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  • ccjigsaw
    11 years ago

    I broke down last night, on my period to. I don't always do that, but lifes been shit lately and sometimes you just have to collapse under all that pressure.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I'm so sorry to hear that. Well your not alone and I hope life gets better! :)

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      • ccjigsaw
        11 years ago

        Indeed. Once my car gets better life will be better lol

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  • iEatZombies_
    11 years ago

    Right before I start my period, I get really mad at everyfreakinthing. I mean, I'm a total bitch. Somebody tells me 'You look nice today!" I first think "Oh, is that abnormal for me?" Then I think "Where'd that come from?" Seriously, though- hormones are totally natural. You're entitled to cry when you're brain is all fucked up.

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  • Ldizzy1234
    11 years ago

    This reminds me of myself sometimes. But I don't only get this around the time of my period. I've been kinda sad lately so it could happen anywhere, anytime, I guess. I was at the register at my job the other day, and wasn't feeling too good. It was raining, dark, and gloomy. And I really just wasn't feeling too confident either. Well, a lady who I see everyday, asked me if I was ok, and right at that moment I felt like I was gonna cry.

    I could see how it would/could happen more around the time of your period, though. Sometimes girls are moodier then. Maybe like what VioletTrees said, you could try talking with a therapist.

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  • Awesomizer
    11 years ago

    oh my
    I thought I posted this haha

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  • jolynn
    11 years ago

    I was always this way around my period. I never got mean or anything, would just cry over nothing. My husband would ask what was wrong and I honestly couldn't tell him.

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  • Alysin
    11 years ago

    Its totally normal since you're on your period
    I have some mood swings right now and I can almost break down by just sitting there

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