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It’s Important for Mental Health to Track Your Menstrual Cycle
For many women and AFAB (assigned female at birth) folx who menstruate, keeping track of their menstrual cycle can seem like just another task in an already packed schedule. But, for those of us who are ADHDers and Autistic, understanding the phases of our cycle and how these can directly impact our mental health, energy levels, executive functioning, and relationship with food is not just beneficial; it’s essential.