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writes: Hi everyone. I feel I actually need some advice myself for a change! Well, maybe just support and encouragement...The thing is, I have discovered today that I am having a period. Those of you who know a bit about me, or have read my articles, will probably know what I mean by this! But just as a quick explanation, I have been struggling with anorexia for a long time, and have been recovering since the start of this year. It's been about a year and a half since I last had a period.So anyway, I really don't know how to feel about this. I mean, should I be celebrating the fact that I am healthy again? I suppose it's just scary, as there is still all of the conflict of whether I want to be "better" or not. Part of me feels horrified that my periods are back. It's just a shock I suppose. To me, periods represent and symbolise certain things which I'm not sure how I feel about. Also, I feel really alone with this! I know it sounds crazy, but I feel like this is just happening to me, like I am alone in having periods, even though I know every woman has them. This might not be making much sense, so I apologise if this is confusing! I suppose I was wondering if anyone can help me to look at this in a different way, maybe in a more positive way instead of it seeming like the end of the world? Thanks for reading! x
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 August 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThankyou for your responses! They really have helped me to look at this in a more positive way. I suppose I just feel like I am going through puberty all over again, trying to get used to this again!
I have to admit that I do feel a bit...okay about it now. More normal. And less alone with it, definitely!
Thankyou again! x
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reader, Renee okc  +, writes (2 August 2009):
Yes you should be celebrating the fact that you are a healthy women. It is only for a week. I hate to see mine come but then I just tell myself I am better off with it coming then guessing why it isn't coming if you can understand that. I had my boy 10 months ago and I have been trying to conceive again ever since with no luck. I find my period time to be stressful but you have to think of the great things that come out of you having a regular period. My periods were very irregular when I was in my teen but I found out it wasn't healthy not to have a period because your body needs to cleanse. Honey you are not alone I haven't met one women that said I Just love my period lol. Your feelings will pass with time and you will be ever so grateful for them when you decide to become a mother trust me.
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reader, jellybeans20009 +, writes (1 August 2009):
I'm someone who skips periods a lot. I hate it. Periods to me are a sign of womanhood, of health, of youth, of all the mothers in the world, of my mother, my grandmother. It is the ultimate symbol of femininity. Girls connect with each other when they have it. They talk about how it hurts together, writhe in pain together, and go enjoy cravings together. When I don't have it, I don't feel complete. I don't quite feel healthy or right and this out of sync feeling doesn't go well with me. When I do have it, I'm a little giddy. It's slightly fun to blame my period for my crazy emotions and then have another person go "OHhhh." It is the ultimate excuse. I feel so vibrant and alive when I have it. And the pain? I even like the pain. It tells me that my body is telling me that I might one day be a mother if I chose to. Pain is a part of life and I want to get used to it. If I'm working, going to school, or if it's too much to handle then I pop a pill. No fuss, no muss. I am probably one of the few people in this world who enjoys having her period. Hope this helps.
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