Going through it twice, not always, not always the majority in school, and I felt a pain that I couldn't bear, I just froze. Is this normal?

Oh, friend, what a struggle! Feeling such strong pain at school that it paralyzes you is not normal, no. Menstrual cramps can be annoying, but they shouldn't leave you frozen, unable to move. This isn't okay, and we don't have to endure it in silence.

What could it be?

Such strong cramps can have various reasons, like a slightly irregular cycle at the beginning, or sometimes the body is signaling that something isn't 100%. But only a doctor can truly say what's happening, you know?

What to do at the moment?

If it happens again, try to go to the school infirmary or ask them to call a trusted adult from home to pick you up. At home, put a hot water bottle on your belly (with a cloth between your skin and the bottle to avoid burns!) and see if it improves. Resting also helps a lot. And it's always good to ask an adult for a pain reliever for cramps that they know works.

When to ask for help?

It's super important to tell a trusted adult (your mom, dad, aunt, grandmother, whoever you feel most comfortable with) about this pain. They can help you schedule an appointment with a gynecologist. They are the doctor who takes care of us and can check if everything is okay and how to relieve this pain so you don't go through this again. There's no need to be embarrassed; it's very common and important to take care of ourselves!

On Sosô's blog, there are many tips about cramps and how to deal with them, take a look there.