You might find yourself snapping at small things — a sound, a delay, a comment. The emotions feel bigger than the moment. It’s not just moodiness; hormonal shifts are affecting your nervous system.

As estrogen drops, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline become more active. That makes your body quicker to react. At the same time, sleep often suffers, reducing emotional regulation. The result: shorter patience, more tears, and a sense of being hijacked by your own reactions.

Your emotions aren’t betraying you — they’re showing that your body is recalibrating.

Alma’s advice:

• Pause and breathe — three deep breaths can change the moment.

• Treat irritability as a sign of fatigue, not failure.

• Rest more than you think you “should.”

You’re not too emotional. You’re human, and your hormones are just passing through a storm.