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Hormones. Just saying the word sounds simple, but living with them omg, it’s a whole other story. Some days you wake up and everything feels off. Not because anything happened, not because anyone did anything wrong, just your own body decided today it’s gonna do what it wants and your brain? Well… It’s stuck.

One moment you’re fine, smiling maybe, doing your stuff. The next moment, you’re crying over nothing or snapping at someone you love. And then you sit there thinking Why do I feel like this? It’s so confusing and honestly tiring. Trying to explain it to someone is the worst. “I don’t know why I feel this way”, and everyone just looks at you like you’re overreacting. It’s not “just your mood, I swear. Hormones are tiny things, controlling sleep, energy, stress, emotions, literally everything. Some days they’re like “today I decide how you feel” and you just can’t do anything.

Sometimes I wish someone had told me this sooner. That my feelings, even when they seem random or over the top, are real and valid. Instead of making me feel guilty for crying over a tiny comment or snapping at someone I care about, someone could’ve just said, “Hey, it’s okay. It’s your hormones. It’s not you, it’s just chemistry.”

The Invisible Drivers

Ever have mornings where you wake up tense for no reason? Or someone says something small, and suddenly it’s like the end of the world? Yeah, that’s hormones. Cortisol spikes when your body feels stress; other hormones change and mess with mood, energy, and confidence. It’s ridiculous. And when they’re off, life feels like this crazy rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for.

Sometimes I just sit and think how fair it is that these tiny chemicals can run my whole day? I can plan a perfect schedule, feel ready to crush it, and then by afternoon, everything feels pointless. Focus disappears, energy disappears, and I realise it’s not me failing. It’s my body sending signals, saying, “nah, today, I decide.”

I remember one evening I had planned to clean my room and organise all my notes. Felt motivated in the morning. By evening, I was lying on my bed, scrolling through my phone, feeling guilty, tired, and frustrated. Didn’t do anything, not even start. And I kept thinking… why can’t I just do it? Why am I so lazy? Later, I realised it wasn’t laziness. Hormones. My body just wasn’t in sync that day. And suddenly it all made sense.

Studies say over 50% of people notice mood changes during their natural cycles. So those days you feel sad or angry for no reason… you’re not crazy. It’s your body. It’s science. And honestly, knowing that is both a relief and annoying at the same time. Relief because you’re not imagining it, annoying because it feels so uncontrollable.

The Emotional Storm

Some days it’s little stuff. You forget to reply to a text, guilt hits. You eat something and instantly regret it. Social media scroll feels like a test you’re failing, because everyone else’s life is perfect and yours is not. Then there are the bigger days. The mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible, when your thoughts spin in circles, and your own body feels like it’s against you.

I remember a day last month. Woke up fine. By mid-morning, this heavy sadness just hit me. My thoughts were everywhere. Snapped at my friend over something tiny and then felt guilty for being dramatic. Later realised that hormones were released. Not the situation, not my friend. Just my body. And knowing that doesn’t make it feel any less exhausting. Sometimes I just want to scream. Scream at my body, scream at the world, scream at the fact that I can’t control myself. It’s like you’re trapped inside your own head, watching yourself react, overreact, feel everything intensely, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

The Physical Stuff

It’s not just feelings. Hormones mess with your body, too. Sleep, energy, appetite, focus sometimes, I feel drained, no matter how much sleep I get. Other days, anxiety spikes, and my heart races for no reason. Your own body feels like a maze you can’t figure out.

Some mornings, I wake up exhausted, but my brain won’t let me rest. I scroll aimlessly, frustrated at myself, even though my body physically can’t move. Other times, jittery, overthinking everything. It’s ridiculous. Hormones don’t just mess with mood; they mess with how you see yourself. And let’s talk about energy. Some days I plan to go for a run, do homework, clean, cook… and by noon I feel like I just ran a marathon. It’s wild how much your body can feel off, and yet everyone expects you to “just get over it” or “be productive,” and it’s not that easy.

Coping… Kinda

So what do we do? First, admit it. Your feelings are real. They’re not just mood swings. They’re your body is trying to tell you something. Next, find ways to cope. Journaling, meditating, walking, talking to someone, anything helps. For me, tracking moods helps. Noticing patterns. Certain days of the month, certain times of day, certain triggers. It doesn’t stop the waves, but helps me ride them without feeling drowned. Sometimes I don’t do anything. Just sit. Cry. Overthink. Watch TV. Scroll social media. And that’s okay too. Coping isn’t about fixing everything. Sometimes, coping is just surviving the day without breaking yourself further.

You’re Not Alone

Here’s the truth: everyone has hormonal shifts. Everyone. Feeling off, tired, anxious, and emotional doesn’t mean you’re weak or failing. And knowing that it changes everything. It’s okay to have days where you’re not okay. Cry, overthink, rest. Hormones influence feelings, but don’t define your worth or your life. Sometimes you just need someone to say, “it’s okay. it’s your body. it’s temporary. you’re not broken.” and that’s enough. Even when it feels like your body is against you, you’re stronger than you think. You can get through this. You can survive these storms. And maybe one day you’ll even feel gratitude for your body’s complexity and the lessons it teaches.

Living with hormones is messy, unpredictable, frustrating, but also proof that your body is alive, working, and human. Be gentle with yourself. Track your moods, seek help if needed, and accept the rough days. Even when hormones try to take over, you’re not powerless. You’re human. Resilient. Worthy. Even when it feels like you’re not yourself. And hey, remember some days are going to be better than others. Some days you’ll feel like you can conquer the world. Some days you’ll feel like you can’t even leave your bed. Both are okay. Both are human. Both are valid.

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