I have just moved house and my period is due on Thursday. I was always desperate to be at home during my period as I would feel settled and be able to deal with my symptoms quietly. However in my new house I'm now sharing a bathroom and have thin walls, worried about waking my partner up during the night if the pain is bad/need a hot bath etc. I feel like I'm between 'homes' at the moment (normal, I know), but I'm dreading Thursday
first period away from 'home'...high anxiety - Endometriosis UK
first period away from 'home'...high anxiety
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Try and prep as much as possible before it arrives.
I think the anxiety is probably apprehension and quite normal as your due so soon.
I always feel AWFUL the days before hand. Eggh fatigue, sick, bloating.
It's all the hormones swirling round.
Can you start taking ibruprofen now as takes a few days kick in?
Small doses.
Have you got supplies? Hot water bottle, pads, pain relief?
Xxxx
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