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Finally, an interestingish surveythingamy!

How to spot the Chessypig in a crowd:

The first clue is the hair. 'bout waist-length at the moment, probably in a ponytail. In fact, that's probably the only clue, except for the terminally scared expression on her face from being in the middle of a crowd. (You can't even watch for the purple any more - I have a range of pink and blue stuff which I'm equally likely to be wearing, and if you accost everyone with pink, purple or blue on you're going to find a lot of people other than the Chessypig...) Then again, you can probably spot her by what's absent - i.e. makeup (well, sensibly applied makeup - see Squiggles for Chessypig-style makeup :-) ) and holes where there should not be holes (i.e. in ears etc.).

The apparent nature of the Chessypig:

Uhm... you tell me. I've never been able to work out what image I'm projecting.

The actual nature of the Chessypig:

Random. Although you can probably make a fairly good guess at the current moodset if you know which point on the Dreaded Monthly Cycle it is at. Has a general belief that she's utterly worthless and boring at certain times, then goes all hyper-singing-dancing and skipping-through-the-fields, then gets horribly frustrated at everything in general and nothing in particular and makes growling noises that irritate her parents. Gets very respectable marks in tests (in the 80-90% region mostly) and beats herself up about not getting 100%. Also beats herself up about not being sociable enough, spending too much time on the computer, not spending enough time on the computer, and other circular arguments. Loves God and sings too much.

Common reactions to the Chessypig:

'Aww, isn't it sweet...'
'We tried to talk to her, but she's, like, so impossible, you know? Comes out with, like, all these long words, and, like, she does all that maths! *shudder*'

What not to say to the Chessypig:

'Wouldja like to come clubbing? We can have a few drinks, get a bit merry, y'know...' (yes, actual quote.)
'C'mon, it'll be a laugh!'
'Just lighten up, will you?'
Everything she says back at her in a stupid voice - this will probably make her cry

Date: 2002-06-03 09:56 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] firinel.livejournal.com
It just occured to me to see if you've thought of taking B and rosehips the week preceeding your period.
Both my therapist and my doctor suggested it to me, because it helps balance out your system, thus alleviating most of the symptoms of PMMD and PMS.

Let me know if you can neither find then, nor get them for some other reason, and I will bring over some extra when I visit in August.

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Date: 2002-06-03 11:23 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] firinel.livejournal.com
If you remember to take it a full week before your period, then it should help somewhat with tha tperiod, that first time, but it possibly won't seem worth it until the third or possibly even fourth cycle.

I had trouble remembering as well, so I jsut go ahead and take mine all the time.

Date: 2002-06-03 12:41 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] pling.livejournal.com
Piggybacking on Firinal's comment as it's about the same subject - as well as natural remedies .. have you considered the contraceptive pill? It does considerably lighten your periods, and is supposed to lessen PMT too (though mine was never truely bad). The only problem is that it may take a few goes before you find a brand that suits you - I was lucky though and haven't ever had problems with the first one I tried.

Date: 2002-06-04 09:12 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] naath.livejournal.com
Evening Primrose Oil (you can get it from Holland and Barratt far cheaper than from Boots) works for mood swings...

however, the real problem is the decision (at this time of year) wether to be in pain, or unable to thing because of pain killers... normally brain-deadness is the prefered option, but during exams it's not so easy...

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