The Rage is Real and It’s Hormonal!
You’re one inconvenience away from losing it.
Your partner asks the wrong question. Your coworker breathes too loud. And suddenly you’re this close to snapping.
This isn’t about having a short fuse.
This is what happens when your hormones crash and burn.
Meet the Rage Spiral
Here’s the recipe:
Estrogen tanks
Serotonin follows
Cortisol spikes to compensate
Your tolerance for BS? Gone
This is not being emotional. This is your brain waving a red flag, saying I need help here!
When Does It Hit?
For most women:
Right before their period
Randomly in perimenopause
During stressful times when hormones are already taxed
Ever had a meltdown and thought, That wasn’t even a big deal afterward? Yeah. That’s the hormone hijack in real time.
Track Your Rage Window
Start logging:
The days your irritability spikes
Physical symptoms like bloating, insomnia, or tension
What helps (or doesn’t)
Recognizing the rhythm gives you back control.
Rage Recovery Kit: 4 Fast-Acting Fixes
Protein every 4 hours – Keeps blood sugar (and mood) more stable
Cooling tools – Cold shower or peppermint oil to regulate your nervous system
Sleep prioritization – You’re more volatile when you’re underslept
Tactical rage journaling – Dump it on paper before you dump it on your people
What to Tell Your People
Sometimes you need space. Sometimes you need support. Either way, you don’t owe anyone an apology for having a hormone cycle.
Try this:
“This week, I need more quiet and less conversation. It’s not about you, but how my body is reacting right now. I’ll check in soon.”
You’re allowed to protect your peace without explaining every damn symptom.
Your rage isn’t irrational.
It’s real. And it’s your body asking for better support.
Don’t silence it.
Decode it.
