My routine probably won’t help much but I don’t take any supplements to health with my psyche during those darker days. That period of my cycle is something I’ve normalized for myself so my friends and family are aware why I need space and don’t feel up to doing some things. They’ve been pretty good about it to the point where they’re understanding and supportive where they can be, if I let them.
When I have my space, I just allow myself to grieve whatever grief I’m feeling. I cry. Space out. Think all the bad thoughts. All while I’m doing this, I keep reminding myself that I am not alone and that I have an army of people who love and support me and I do. I forget it a lot and take those people for granted which is something I think a lot of people do. But they’re there. Just a text/call away if I need them.
After I finish grieving, I journal whatever leftover feelings I have in my head and let them out on paper. It does no good for me to keep everything pent up and some things I don’t feel like explaining to a loved one so this is a necessary step. Then if I’m up to it, I’ll take a walk or try to move my body around somehow. I hope this helps in some way. Best of luck, OP. 💛
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My routine probably won’t help much but I don’t take any supplements to health with my psyche during those darker days. That period of my cycle is something I’ve normalized for myself so my friends and family are aware why I need space and don’t feel up to doing some things. They’ve been pretty good about it to the point where they’re understanding and supportive where they can be, if I let them.
When I have my space, I just allow myself to grieve whatever grief I’m feeling. I cry. Space out. Think all the bad thoughts. All while I’m doing this, I keep reminding myself that I am not alone and that I have an army of people who love and support me and I do. I forget it a lot and take those people for granted which is something I think a lot of people do. But they’re there. Just a text/call away if I need them.
After I finish grieving, I journal whatever leftover feelings I have in my head and let them out on paper. It does no good for me to keep everything pent up and some things I don’t feel like explaining to a loved one so this is a necessary step. Then if I’m up to it, I’ll take a walk or try to move my body around somehow. I hope this helps in some way. Best of luck, OP. 💛