I feel the worst. My mood swings are killing me

Ugh, mood swings can literally feel like the worst, I know exactly what you mean. It's totally normal to feel super up and down with your emotions sometimes, especially around your period.

Okay so, mood swings are usually a part of PMS, which stands for premenstrual syndrome. It's when your hormones are doing all sorts of things before your period starts, and sometimes they make you feel all over the place. Like, one minute you're fine and the next minute you just want to cry or shout, and then you're fine again. It's not just you, a lot of people feel this way.

What to do about it

• Talk it out. Sometimes just telling someone you trust how you're feeling can help. Your parent, a friend, or even me!
• Chill. Find something that helps you relax, even for a few minutes. Maybe listen to your favorite music, read a book, or watch a silly video.
• Move a little. Going for a walk, dancing in your room, or just stretching can sometimes help lift your mood.
• Eat good food. Having steady snacks and meals can help keep your energy levels steady, which can stop those drops that make you feel even more emotional.

It can help a lot to track your moods with your period. That way, you might start to see a pattern and realize, "oh, my period is probably coming soon, that's why I'm feeling so dramatic today!" The Soso app has a daily logging feature where you can actually track your moods, and it can help you see those patterns over time.