Only for girls

[Primmulla]

Hello all female game quitters,

the time when I feel most tempted to play is when I have my periods, I have tried various painkillers but they only dull the pain. I am looking for some activity which is intellectually undemanding, but at the same time engrossing enough to help me forget the pain. Gaming fitted the job description perfectly Do you have any suggestions? What about colouring books for adults, which are all the rage nowadays? 

 

[seriousjay]

I hope you're not too offended by a male replying. I noticed you didn't get a response yet so I figured I'd pitch my idea.

Have you ever tried jig saw puzzles? I used to love those as a kid, and they would seem to fit your criteria. There's even a whole crapload of them available online, apparently.

http://www.jigsawplanet.com/

Hope this helps.

[Paul A.]

I hope you're not too offended by a male replying. I noticed you didn't get a response yet so I figured I'd pitch my idea.

Have you ever tried jig saw puzzles? I used to love those as a kid, and they would seem to fit your criteria. There's even a whole crapload of them available online, apparently.

http://www.jigsawplanet.com/

Hope this helps.

Haha we're rebels

[Some Yahoo]

Try audiobooks, or podcasts.  If you're up to it, I know a lady who is into gardening, woodworking, and restoring furniture. Even reading a real-live paper book is better.  I have at least 3 good-ish books on my Kindle in my phone.  There's nothing like putting on my headphones and listening to a book while doing chores.  I even have bluetooth headphones I can use when walking.

 

Hope this helps.

[willardorwud]

Sorry I am also a male but how about watching cartoons they are funny and crazy enough to take your mind off most things try shows like Fairly odd parents(only the first 5 seasons though), Adventure time, and Gravity falls 

[Pythonian]

Did you check in with a doctor on this? My sister had really bad cramps with migraines and it turned out to be Endometriosis - after about 15 years of pain every month. She was able to get help and getting rid of that pain gave her a lot of better quality of life.

If you are like me and you "just" have the usual amount of cramps, you don't want to move around a lot so gardening etc. doesn't have a chance. The secret is to find something which gets you into the flow. A state of mind where you are just the right amount of relaxed but also mentally challenged. Obviously this is different for everybody and you will need to try a few things, probably.

What helps me during those times:

• drawing (some coloring books are great but you need good pencils, otherwise this can be frustrating)
• playing the guitar
• programming (obviously stay away if your computer is a trigger)
• modern cooperative board games with friends and then cry when you loose because you are overly emotional during your period

Additionally, everything lavender. I drink tea and have a pot of dried blossoms to smell at from the pharmacy, which makes me feel better when in pain and uncomfortable.