Hey all,

So, without going in to too much detail, I have had a lot of disturbances, and ups and downs over the past couple of years which has in turn affected after my own health, and the most important thing to me - my career and my studies.

I am strong, and genuinely enjoy my work and studies more than anything that most of my friends who know me pretty well think I am a bit of a workaholic too much and don't know when to take a break. I can say however, it is not my career or my studies that affect my health or my period. But particular people in my life, which is why I am super selective and boundaried over the past few years about the people I let into my personal and social life.

I've gone off the pill and implant for a while just to give my endocrine system a break and let my hormones naturally flow and find their rhythm again otherwise I am a champion for this to manage systems and PMS symptoms and just... protect yourself from the ultimate worst case scenario. You gotta. Legit. It is however really really really REALLY important that I get my period back on track and trace my ovulation and menstrual flow how it was before. Really important. I can't explain. You wouldn't get it. I am only just realising or in fact remembering the repercussions... :) hope everyone else is too!

I bleed buckets. Crime scene, 7 day, and hormonal rage and rant I turn into a monster. It's a double-edged sword. My most recent was five days, and I understand my threshold is approaching not soon, but definitely, ticking and trying to balance all of it is a challenge and a half. Big supporter of medicine, but honestly, food is medicine first. Before GP, any foods or lifestyle changes I require (specifically from women who work full time, do higher level education and just have very busy schedules) - I haven't smoked in 7 months, haven't drank in 14 months, and coffee is only when I require a boost. I'm not desperate where I am like oh I need a kid (oh god, never, not one of those dear GOD my life is complicated enough to think a child is suddenly going to make me more interesting than I already am and I am not offending anyone who does want one, it's an urge you have and if you decide to roll with that 'wave' go for it. I am quite military, regimented and... exact in this department... that I might write a report on it... it's in my blood) so I am looking for people who won't poke fun at that because it's a preference and technically, I am sure there are women out there who do that.

I posted it before somewhere on the internet, but honestly, it wasn't the right platform or the community to do it on.

This feels like a good start. Tips, tricks, and hacks. I am hoping my next one will be Niagara Falls and I come at you with an umbrella to knock you down. Karma comes round.

Thanks!