04/06/2024
It’s a week into
does amazing work spreading the message that the unexplainable symptoms we’ve been experiencing has a name.
That it’s valid.
That it’s real.
That it’s biology.
That it’s not our fault.
It creates solidarity and community. It creates awareness amongst health professionals. It spreads light and creates “lightbulb moments.”
However, there are a few downsides that we need navigate .. bc your light is too important to be snuffed out by overwhelm this month.
1️⃣ INFORMATION OVERLOAD
With more people posting about , it can be too much to take it all in. And there will be a lot of people sharing their stories, some hopeful… some not. Remember that you are the only one living out your story — relief is possible.
Do this instead:
👉Set 1 intention for what to RECEIVE this month:
Hopeful messages?
Validation?
Action steps towards relief?
Focus on that one thing.
2️⃣ INCREASED SOCIAL MEDIA USE
While you may enjoy social media at some parts of your cycle, other cycle phases it may feel triggering, exhausting, or overwhelming.
Do this instead:
👉Set boundaries that align with your capacity so it doesn’t deep fry your nervous system.
For me that looks like only going on social media 1-2 times per day for less than 15 minutes total. In fact, I intentionally “fast” from social media during parts of my luteal phase and bleed.
3️⃣ PRESSURE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you experience , you likely want to give back to make a difference in this community. So naturally, we can feel a sense of pressure to do as much as we can:
Post …reach out to health organizations… give and collect donations… etc.
We can burn ourselves out!
Do this instead:
👉Set 1 intention for what you want to GIVE to make a difference in your corner of the world.
Donate or collect donations?
Share your story?
Tell ___ # of people about PMD?
Focus on that one thing. Trust that the rest will be taken care of by someone else doing their “one thing.”
Take some time then Comment below: 👇
What’s your 1 intention to give?
What’s your 1 intention to receive?
