If you struggle with anxiety, it probably gets worse between when you ovulate and the start of your period. A study found women with generalized anxiety disorder have more negative thoughts during that phase of their cycle.

If this is you or if you have other mood or energy changes due to your cycle, be kind and discuss these things with your husband. This also gives you the chance to affect his thinking about the issue.

Tell him about the struggles you feel. Tell him what he can do to help. And if you can, give him permission to ask “Are your hormones affecting how you feel about _______.” Explain that your hormones don’t make you feel things you don’t normally feel, they just make certain things stronger. That could mean something you normally overlook is hard to ignore. Or something that is usually a problem becomes a big problem. Explain that the fact your hormones colour something doesn’t mean it’s not real. But it does mean it would be wise to work through it after the hormonal edge has passed.

~ Paul – I’m XY, and menopause can be a wonderful thing!

♥ #Couple’sQuestion: What’s your personal life mission statement? Couple or family mission statement?

Resource: 

PsyPost | Study finds a link between increased negative thoughts and a woman’s time of the month

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