The Absolute Joys of Womanhood

It's 1:16 a.m. on Wednesday and I'm awake. Several years ago, this wouldn't be out of the ordinary, however I'm in bed by 10:30 most every night these days. I'm awake right now because my body is confused. Three weeks ago, after dealing with what seemed like violent mood swings for several months, I decided to go back on birth control in hopes that the hormones would "level me out." WRONG-O! Instead I feel even more crazy, IF that is even possible. Each morning I wake up has been like opening Pandora's Box; will I be playing the role of crazy Misty, sad Misty, happy Misty, angry Misty, mellow Misty, etc.? I've also gained 7 pounds in 3 weeks. That kind of weight fluctuation could seriously leave me with stretch marks! And now, the issue of sleeplessness. My body is exhausted, but my brain is wide awake, though you can guaranty it won't be in the morning, when it's time to go to work. My stomach hurts, I'm constipated, and I've got a whole host of other physical issues I won't get into for the benefit of any men who might stumble across this posting. Overall, I am MISERABLE, and the past few days I've been unable to put on the happy face that we women are expected to wear whilst dealing with our hormonal challenges lest we field the same question from every soul we come in contact with; "Time of the month, hun?"

I hate the idea of taking hormones in general, so I give this birth control 2 more months. Hopefully my waistline and energy level can take it.