anxiety after period?

so i’ve been noticing this weird pattern lately, and it’s kinda stressing me out 😂. every time my period ends, it feels like my anxiety decides to have a party. i know hormones shift during the menstrual cycle, but dang, as soon as aunt flo packs her bags, it’s like my brain decides to throw a whole rave. i mean get this - i’m talking about unreasonable worries that just pop up from nowhere! you’d think when the cramps are gone and the mood swings are calming down, i'd be on the up and up. but nope, suddenly i'm anxious about things that don't even make sense. am i alone in this or what?

one time i was quoting shakespeare in class (to be or not to be type stuff) and halfway through it hit me that everyone was judging every word coming outta my mouth. felt like my heart was about to burst outta my chest emoji style 😅. it's funny because the rational side of me knows people aren't paying nearly as much attention as i think they are. i've done some google surfing, read a few articles suggesting PMS blues could spill over post-period but whatever scientific babble is there doesn't quite put me at ease when i'm caught in my jittery spiral 🙄. barring going full zen with meditation techniques or adopting a kumbaya lifestyle which isn't happening so fast for me right now,, has anybody found tricks or tips to curb this madness? even just somethin' small that helps ya catch a breath between bouts would be awesome!

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