velvet_cloud asked
Do mood swings still happen on your third period
Soso answered
Yeah, mood swings can totally still happen on your third period. Your hormones go up and down over every cycle, and that can mess with your mood, especially in the days before your period.
It takes a while for your cycle to really get into a rhythm, like seriously an adult told me it can take a year or two for everything to smooth out. But mood swings before a period aren't just a beginner thing, they can happen at any point, so having them on your third period is totally normal. One minute you're fine, the next you're crying at a puppy video, and then you're super annoyed at nothing. It's just your hormones doing their thing before your period.
What you can do
Okay so the best thing is to just notice it. Like, if you feel a big mood change coming on, just be like "oh, hello hormones, you're back." Knowing it's probably because of your period can really help it feel less weird. Taking some deep breaths, listening to music, or just chilling in your room can help too. And if you're really feeling it, having a trusted grown-up you can talk to about how you're feeling can make a huge difference.
If your mood swings are super strong or make you feel really sad or upset for a long time, it's always good for a grown-up to know, just in case everything isn't quite right. And if the feelings ever get so big that they scare you, or you don't feel able to keep yourself safe, tell a grown-up you trust right away. Most of the time it's just normal growing-up stuff though!
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.
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