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Attack a Stressful Problem

Days 3-10: When stress and female sex hormones are low, you're biologically programmed to perform well under pressure, according to Dmitry M. Davydov, MD, PhD, a Moscow-based psychiatrist and physiologist who studied the interaction between sex hormones (which drive the menstrual cycle), stress hormones, and mood. At other times of the month, you may feel less motivated to take on a stressful situation.

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leslieannelove wrote:

Wow this is a super great article. You're saying that is should try to quit in the first two weeks of my cycle? Thanks for the tip. I really want to quit! http://killthedesire.com

6/16/2011 11:50:39 AM Report Abuse