LadyAngelika
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I’d like to address a few things said here and at this very moment I am going through massive PMS so the timing is so very appropriate. <weg>
The PMS part for me is bad. The actual period for me is worse physically as I suffer from acute spasmodic dysmenorrhea. Essentially, that means that every month, during the first 36 hours of my period, I have contractions much like the ones women have during childbirth (nevermind the pain, keeping a straight face while riding the subway into work is one of the major challenges!). It used to be worse when younger where I actually would pass out from the pain. Nutrition and exercise has played a huge role in alleviating all my symptoms.
Already, in my everyday life, I’ve had to work with issues of patience. I am not predisposed to being a patient person. I’d say that I’ve made leaps & bounds in that department but my weak moment is when I have PMS. I have no patience, whatsoever. Actually, sleep deprivation, hunger and pain will also bring out the worst in me and make me so very impatient and intolerant. I think these things will bring out the worst in most.
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ORIGINAL: kiki blue
I have worked a lot on controlling my reactions to things when I'm PMSing. I may have every right to be pissed off over something, but I have no right to inflict my bad mood onto other people. [...]
Be proactive about your hormonal fluctuations, and don't let them control you, they can be tamed!
Last night was an ultimate test. PMS & work/social activity induced sleep deprivation caused me to be quite intolerant. I went out with my sub girl and for some reason, she was extra distracted last night, neglecting certain instructions and interrupting me on a few occasions. I found myself biting my tongue because if I had addressed these issues last night, I don’t believe I would have had enough self control to end up with a productive outcome. In fact, it would probably end up in a scenario where I would most definitely say things I would regret later. There were moments when she would interrupt and say “yeah, that was like the time” and I’d take a deep breath and answer “you can tell me about that when I am done saying what it is I have to say” but that was the extent to which I intervened. She did take the hint though. I will sit with her and discuss these issues the next time we are together when my patience will be somewhat restored.
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ORIGINAL: MaitresseEden
It is important for mental health and wellbeing that everyone make the time, to "dump" the stuff that clouds our thinking, and it is important that our partners are cognizant and supportive of those times. Part of being a Dominant is taking the responsibly to assure that their are times when this is allowed and subs are giving the permission to speak freely without fear of repercussion.
I agree 100%. I also believe that as Dominants, we need to control our core dump as well. I have to be able to realise when I’m over reacting to something too harshly because I’m PMSing. For example, last night, had I not exerted self-control I could have given into something I told myself I would never do, which is to administer punishment in anger. As I mentioned earlier, I will deal with these transgressions when I feel I am in control of my emotions.
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ORIGINAL: MistressDREAD
Foods control a lot of how
our body reacts to changes internally so look
at what you are eating a week befor this time
and during this time and see if a change of venue
will help. All the goodies like chocolate and starches
and salt tend to help keep the hormone highs and bloat Us
and those yukkie green veggies like spinich and
beets and canalope help bring down hormones to
managable levals. Try taking sum B12 and B and Potassium
supliments
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ORIGINAL: liljoy
Isn't it sad that the things our bodies crave screw us up?
Have you ever heard the expression that sometimes you only hear what you want to hear? That goes for listening to your body as well. You may think that your body is craving sweets, but it’s not. That is actually what I know as une rage de sucre (I’M assuming in English it is translated into sugar rage) where your body needs to sustain high sugar levels. Not controlling this issue eventually may lead to Type 2 diabetes.
My body craves leafy greens such as dandelion, swiss chard, kale as well as beets, carrots as well as other vegetables and fruits that regulate my body. I have done a lot to eliminate the sugar cravings by reducing my overall sugar & starch intake. Your body can actually be trained to crave food that is good for you. I don’t think I have to convince this community how effective training / behaviour modification can be.
On a final note, my sub girl is picky about vegetables. Well this morning she was sent off with a big tasty veggie filled omelette. No concessions this morning. She didn’t say one word and ate it all up. <weg>
- LA
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