“Good morning! Everything is terrible. Seriously, especially you—just awful.”
“It’s already 8 AM—where’s my burger?!”
“Ugh, your outfit is horrendous. You look like you just rolled out of bed. And why even wear a bra?”
“Hey, why not cut your own bangs? Yes, that looks fantastic—just a few more snips until you’re sobbing. Perfect.”
“Want to start a fight? I’ll just call your mother!”
“Your family is driving me nuts. They’re only unbearable when I’m around. That chewing is like nails on a chalkboard, and those little ones can’t even dress themselves!”
“Now is the perfect time to yell about how no one appreciates your efforts. Do they think their closets magically fill with fresh clothes or that the fridge stocks itself with organic veggies from three different stores?”
“You never let me break anything. You’d feel so much better smashing these dishes instead of washing them or hurling rocks at passing cars from the porch. C’mon, at least let me slam a couple of doors.”
“This house is a disaster. If you don’t scrape the burnt bits off the stove and clean the door frames in the next twenty minutes, I’m going to set this place on fire.”
“Let’s just run away. Better yet, how about I make everyone else leave? But it’s raining, and they look too cozy. I doubt a tantrum will get them out the door today. I’ll have to work up a full meltdown—if you could just choke-sob and hyperventilate into a heap, that’d help.”
“No showering today! All that effort won’t do anything to reduce the self-loathing we’re feeling.”
“What’s wrong with you? Do you even have real problems, you shallow, privileged little brat? Every time I see you, you’re a mess. Get it together!”
“Am I being rude? Just imagine how those poor souls feel having to look at your face.”
“What’s your purpose in life, anyway?”
“I thought you were a writer. Why aren’t you working? You’re just staring at the computer like a fool. Oh wait, is that an idea? No, that’s dumb. Delete it. Just give up already.”
“What do you mean it’s my fault you’re like this? This is just how you are now, and it’s not changing. The walls of your mind are collapsing, and soon people in white coats are coming to take you away.”
“Wait! Where do you think you’re going? Why are your running shoes on? What’s this ‘acupuncture’ appointment on your calendar? Is that a meditation pillow I smell? Bath salts? Forget this nonsense. I’m outta here.”
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In summary, navigating through PMS can feel like an overwhelming battle within one’s mind. From self-doubt to impulsive thoughts about breaking things, the internal dialogue can be harsh and relentless. However, acknowledging these feelings can lead to better self-care strategies and understanding during those tough times.