𐐪𐑂 rin 𐐪𐑂

unfortunately, periods happen for a lot of people. it’s not a fun time, so here are some ways to help 💕 (note- people of any gender may experience the dreadful once a month scourge - always remember to respect a person’s gender identity!)

so, on to the tips to get through this yucky time!

🍼if you’re feeling sad or anxious, put on your favorite cartoon or movie! it’s okay to stay in bed some days in your pajamas- enjoy a movie day! 🍿

🦄 use a warm compress/heating pad! they make hot water bottles for this purpose (please be careful with hot water and objects!), heating pads, and there are even microwaveable stuffies to keep you warm, like this one here! 🥰

🍼get some fresh air! i know it can be hard to get out of bed, but even just opening your window, stepping onto a balcony or into your backyard to get a breath of fresh air & sunlight can help so much! ☀️

🦄 i know dysphoria can be even worse during your period. remind yourself (feel free to put it in writing if you want to!) that your gender identity is 100% valid, and that you are amazing and strong. your body & its functions do not dictate your gender. ✨

🍼enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks! this post is all about helping yourself feel better, so if you feel like having a candy bar, or a cup of warm milk, go for it! if you enjoy it and it’s not harmful, enjoy! 🍫

🦄 take a nap! snuggle up in bed with your favorite soft blankets, pillows, and stuffies! being in a soft, warm environment and getting some shut eye really helps! 🛏

🍼 feel free to vent to a trusted friend, a family member, or even your stuffies! your stuffies are your friends too and will be there for you no matter what, and they don’t want to see you sad! if you need to cry or shout, there’s no shame in that! 🧸

🦄 take a warm shower. you don’t necessarily have to focus specifically on washing, but just feeling the hot water and breathing in steam can be relaxing! 🛁

🍼 if depression or other mental illnesses are amplified by being on your period, remember that it won’t last forever. i know it sounds cliché, but it’ll get better. just do your best to hang in there, i know you can do it! 🐱

good luck friends, and remember that this yucky time won’t last forever 💕

everyone should be proud of you, no matter what.

you're doing so well if you're still here, alive and thats all that matters.

I found a paci deco picrew!! It's sooooo cute

I can see that you're getting sleepy with all of that yawning! Let's go to bed, hm? But firsttt, Let's check that you've done everything you need to do before bed! 🌈 Have you brushed your teeth today? ✨ Have you gotten yourself a nice stuffy to snuggle with? 🦄 If you sleep with them, what about a Paci? Did you clean it? 🧸 Did you go to the toilet before you got into bed? Good! Even if you didn't do everything on the list, I'm proud of you anyway! You're all doing amazingly and I'm so proud of all of you!