Women are plagued by them, men suffer through them, and children run like hell from them. Mama with a mood swing = painful buttock waiting to happen. HOW can women deal with themselves, why are we moody vs being simple, sound minded, and rational human beings? (Men, your solutions and opinions are not welcome on this topic...)
On AskMen.com there is an article stating that "Just like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, women are unpredictable. That's all there is to it." I tend to disagree with this statement. The times in which women are moody is predictable based on their hormone levels during their monthly cycle, this is why they call it 'monthly' and thus IS predictable. However, I will agree that what weapons we choose to launch at you during our hormone battle is unpredictable, at which point everything, even what you said 5 years ago about my cooking, is up for grabs.
Men have adapted to our swings ladies, some better than others. They give us allowance for a few more swats at them, a few more wise cracks about their genitalia, and maybe even say "Its my fault, I'm sorry, I won't do it again" to get that swing going back in the positive direction. Other men who have less patience and experience may just conveniently work later during those days or go on long outdoor excursions to avoid any direct interaction with you. You see, men are built with a survival mentality that allows them to maneuver around (lie, hide, run, buy gifts for...) the beast that we become so that they can, in the aftermath weeks, get from us what they need to survive. [What that need is should be obvious.]
So, what can we do about our situation my fellow femmes? My suggestion is to follow the STERN method. No, not Howard Stern, but rather my unique method of coping with these issues in a way that least hurts those around you and still benefits your overall emotional well being. Here is the method laid out...
Shut Up - When you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. Within your moody chasm you are unaware of the true pain you can cause and, no matter how hard you try, you will say something not-so-very nice. Thus, the best way to avoid making any bad situation linger after the 5 days of hormonal chaos is to shut your mouth and leave any 'critical communication' to the form of body language or, if necessary, put a note on his pillow. Don't forget your please and thank you's.
Take a walk - I don't mean the kick-butt power walk here, but an 'enjoy the scenery' walk in the neighborhood or park, miles away from your target. If you get moving and change the scenery your mind will be able to free itself from the abyssal black hole of that swing and allow you to release the anger hounds.
Exercise - It is always a good thing to do, regardless of your hormonal levels, but in this case it is critical. During exercise your body releases endorphins that create feelings of euphoria, reduces tension and anxiety, block pain, and reduce your appetite. So precisely when you feel like crud and are bloating like a balloon, kick yourself into a 30 minute (or longer) workout and you will come out of it feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Read - Take an hour or more to simply sit out on the balcony and read your favorite book. If you remove your attention from the thing that is irritating you, then you will no doubt calm the nerves. Just like men (and some women) lose themselves in the television in order to forget their stresses, we can lose ourselves in a great book and gain some benefit of literary education in the process.
Nurture - Pamper, Pamper, Pamper! Do your nails, go to the hair dresser, get a massage, take a hot bath. Do whatever it is that helps you to feel like a 'lady' and enjoy it to the fullest. I would suggest setting a plan to enjoy one nurturing event a day to prolong the pleasure of hormonal neutrality.
So, there you go. To any men who might be reading this, my apologies for the crazy person we become when we (and you) are going on the crazy ride. Women, let's try the STERN method for coping with what we are stuck with. Maybe in the end we will be able to make it through this without massive injury just in time to battle menopause...
"The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mood of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change, for happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up." ~Charles Morgan
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