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Old Aug 18, 2018, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow_fleurs View Post
Thought for sure I would feel more down today, but gosh does a good night sleep matter for my mental health. Woke up and the gears felt a little bit more in place. Then, my friend messaged me about an arts festival, and I started the day off with sunshine and socializing. That stopped me from sulking around. I don't exactly feel in control of my moods with my period on the way, but I feel more in control of my actions and a little bit of my thoughts. They don't run away on their own right now and get all loud and intrusive. Some are self destructive or really negative, but I can handle them easier. Also weird but I think caffeine can increase my SI perhaps due to making my thoughts louder/faster and increasing my anxiety/irritability? Not sure but that's weird it can affect me so much. Been decreasing the amount I drink and stopping before it is too late in the day. Hope these small changes continue to add up.
Some people are affected a lot by a little caffeine. My sister had a Starbucks frappuncino one day around 1 PM and told me she could not sleep at all overnight.

I am glad you were able to get out and have fun. Sunshine is supposed to help elevate your mood. Sorry about your period coming, such is being a woman LOL...mine is on the way out, but since my daughter was born, they come every 21-22 days. It's awful.
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