Boys actually have "menstrual periods" too! Men's menstrual period is more painful than you think...

Many boys don't say anything, but their bodies are "quietly alarming"”

When it comes to menstrual periods, most people’s first thought is of girls.
But many boys will find that every once in a while, they will fall into a strange state: they are depressed, easily irritable, unable to get motivated to do anything, and even the things they usually like become boring.
People around you may think you are just "thinking too much" and "too pretentious", but only you know that the fatigue and emptiness emerging from your body cannot be solved by simply "adjusting your mentality."

1. Where does this “menstrual period” come from?
Boys do not have a true menstrual cycle, but hormone levels in the body also fluctuate.
Work pressure, sleep quality, eating habits, and emotional state will all affect the endocrine balance in the body.
When androgens and stress hormones change, the entire person's condition will decline.
Some people are emotionally sensitive, some become irritable, and still others just want to be alone and are resistant to social interactions.
This type of state occurs repeatedly and can easily be misunderstood as a "personality problem". In fact, it is more about the body sending signals.

2. What are boys in the trough period silently enduring?
During this stage, energy will drop significantly.
When I wake up in the morning, I feel like I am hollowed out. I have difficulty concentrating at work. I feel extremely tired even though I haven't done much.
Emotions will also become unstable, a joke may be magnified into a thorn, and self-doubt may easily arise in the heart.
Many boys will choose to remain silent at this stage, suppressing all their feelings in their hearts. They may look as if nothing has happened on the outside, but they are tugging at themselves on the inside.
As time goes by, the accumulation of stress and emotions makes this state happen more frequently.

3. Lifestyle is quietly “amplifying” this fluctuation
Staying up late has become the norm, coffee and takeout are taking turns, and exercise has been postponed again and again.
Without time for the body to repair, hormone regulation can become disrupted.
When you are in a high-pressure environment for a long time, it is difficult for your brain and body to truly relax. The low periods are like being shined by a magnifying glass, becoming more obvious each time.
Some boys will play games and watch short videos to escape discomfort. After a short period of distraction, the fatigue becomes even worse.
This cycle often makes it increasingly difficult to adjust the state.

4. Learn to “reconcile” with your own state”
There's no shame in admitting that you have your down days too.
Giving your body room to rest is more powerful than pushing hard.
Regular work and rest, moderate exercise, and simple dietary adjustments will slowly bring the body's rhythm back to balance.
When your emotions have been suppressed for too long, it is much easier to talk to someone you trust than to digest them alone.
When this state lasts for too long and affects your life and work, seeking professional help is also a responsible choice.

The fragility of boys should not be ignored
It’s not just girls who need to be understood, boys’ troughs are also real.
The fluctuations of your body and the ups and downs of your emotions are all reminding you: you are not a machine.
Taking good care of yourself is a sign of maturity.
I hope every boy who silently carries it during the trough period can learn to be gentler to himself.