I Can't See My Period... How I Know When It's My Time of The Month | Lucy Edwards
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- You may have always wondered how I deal with my time of the month...blind period chat!!!
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I'm 13 years old and have been blind since birth. I actually find that my period is one of the things I don't get anxious about. usually I know because of cramps, but I usually can tell by feel and smell!
Fair enough! I know what you mean about just knowing when your period comes. Over the past seven years of being blind I definitely know my body a lot better xx
I 15 years old now
I'm Not blind, but same! Mine gives an hour or 2 headsup by cramps :)
I often don't realise until I look at my underwear...
I'm blind and I'm 16 years old, this year I've been using my Harry Potter calendar which was raised for me by my facilitator. On the day I get my period, I tell her to put a doted line of beads under the number on the month! I count from there from that collumn to the next month, but it's always delayed and it doesn't happen on the number that my fingers land on each month. This is only for 2023! Before I used the calendar, I used an app called Flo but I couldn't scroll through the app on my Braille Note Tou Plus! This meant that I couldn't log in the day that I got it! I deleted the app! I use thick period panties that my mother bought for me. I wear them when I get my period, especially when I go to school, I change during breaktimes at school with the help of my facelitator.
You have the hair color of a sunset,
The eye color of the moon,
You may not see as we do,
But that doesn't matter to you!
You can navigate the world in more ways than one,
Being blind doesn't mean you can't have any fun!
You can smell and feel and listen,
While your eyes gorgeously glisten,
You have a truly adorable dog,
Who loves and lives to help you,
So cross the road of cross the street,
She's there to guide you through,
"I lost my vision at 17"
Your gorgeous voice recites,
But it hasn't stopped you and it never will,
From having human rights!!!
Your sweet and loving sister, is there to help you out,
And your family and friends to live life throughout
Your sweet fiancé is just as good with his love for you and others,
I am glad that he found you and that you have eachother.
Now as I end this, I'd like to say, although you cannot see,
That doesn't mean you can't live life JUST as happily.
To Lucy Edwards And her amazing channel.
I hope you see this!
-Jorja Paige 2021
This is adorable ❤️
@@messyjessy9 thank you so much! I hope Lucy sees it!!!
pls take back that ,,I hope that Lucy *sees* that" :(
@@ta_ly what do you mean?
@@ta_ly ooooh! Sorry lol I mean I hope Lucy HEARS it! Lol Love you Lucy!!!!!
I think it’s great that you’re honest about how you deal with this as a blind woman because we need more people talking about it. Especially for women who are newly blind. I think Molly Burke did a video similar to this. I have thyroid problems, so that affects my time of the month. I know for me it’s usually around the 10th and I keep plenty of supplies handy so I’m not caught off guard.
It’s so great how we are all adding to the discussion! Fabulous that we can talk about periods openly now. In this life we all have different challenges to face so thanks for sharing and watching my video x
I remember when I first went blind. I completely dreaded my period and was so freaked out by trying to figure out when it was going to happen, when it was going to be done and what I was going to do about it. It was definitely an adjustment.
Same! I had such period anxiety x
It would be wonderful if you made a mini series of video's relating to this topic. It could benefit young visually impaired girls.
Thank you for this suggestion! I’m currently planning videos so will keep this in mind XX
Try period cups! They are 12 wears and are used via feel (feeling if it's in the right place/ fully open, if it's leaking)
Im having diabetic retinopathy which has caused bleeding in the back of my eye. I've had surgery 3 times in my right eye and I might lose vision in both eyes eventually. I've been watching you and i absolutely love you. I dont feel as horrible about it. I'm sad about not being able to see my daughters face age. She's three right now. I'm sad because I'm an artist too, but I feel better about it seeing you. I always have spots and floaters that looking like webs.
I went nearly blind then I got into surgery and they fix my eyes
That’s good
Wow
Lucky good timing
Wow good thing you got it quick
Amazing!
I’ve been asked “how do you know you are on your period if you are blind” by people who don’t know me in the most inappropriate situations. Hope those people come across this video! Thanks for posting! ☺️
I have some eyesight, so I use a cotton swab and if it comes out red, I start wearing pads. I was always curious about how people without any eyesight detect their periods, but it seemed like a rude question to ask.
BTW, the period tracker is awesome! And yes, it is accessible. I almost never use my vision for my phone or iPad.
It’s totally not a rude question and I’m so happy that we can chat about periods openly! It’s whatever works for you and I will check it out thank you for the recommendation XX
Lucy, I realise this video is old and you may miss this comment, but, as someone recently registered blind I will soon lose my remaining central vision- so I am incredibly grateful for this honest video, thank you. Now I know that I already know my body well enough to be able to cope, and I’m undoubtedly relying on sight far less than I imagined. Your videos help me keep hopeful, enjoy life, and not feel afraid and alone, thank you x
I'm not blind, but my periods do have an impact on my eyes particularly the colour as I find my eyes (which are hazel coloured) go very very dull and grey when I have my period. I also get more headaches on my period and I believe this is because my eyesight goes more blurry than usual as I do require glasses and do get a lot of visual stuff going on like auras and tunnel vision etc. sometimes, but particularly when I'm on my period I get it much more. So it's super interesting to me as well that you also have experienced periods impacting your eyes.
Oh that's cool! My eyes are usually a blueish gray, but they change with my emotions. For example, gray when sad, bright blue when happy, dark blue when annoyed, etc. Its weird!
@@camosuitcase8158 That's super cool too! I mean it is super cool I always know when I'm about to go on my period, which is helpful because I'm never on time lmao
@@Lucy-io7pt😂 it is cool! :))
@@camosuitcase8158 my eyes are brownish/hazel but they turn green when Im sad or cry.
@@phoenixdavida8987 that's cool! I have always wanted hazel eyes. They're beautiful!
You never ever cease to amaze me Lucy how you deal with all the issues many of us take for granted ... find you incredible to listen to x thank you 💕
Love from India. I absolutely love british English accent
"Having a blind girl day". Awesome phrase 👍💕.
Like the adage "bad hair day".lol
I love that you so bubbly and confident. Bless your heart!
I remember in middle and high school my friends and I would ask each other "Can you check me?" And get up and walk like to a trash can or something. They'd tell us if we were leaking or not. Your story about thinking you leaked reminded me of that.
Much Love And Respect. 💜
N8 Detroit back at you💙😆
Isn't it crazy how many of us started our periods NOT at home?!?
I’m not blind and when I was younger I always thought I had leaked all over my pants in school too lol I would swear I felt it and all
I feel that way every day! Lol because I’m never quite sure when it will come still! Even after a year!!!
@@artsoka__tano same it’s been two years and I still don’t know sometimes
Im not making a joke here im being serious. If I was to ever loose my sight watching these I feel like I wouldn't be as scared but you are so so amazing for opening up because this is a scary thought for me but you are so beautiful brave and courageous. Keep it going your teaching me and I love it❤❤
I love how you have (what I assume is) your name in brail after that lovely half cursive script so that your Blind viewer can still read it. /s
@@bibiparsons6851 Lol the /s at the end of their comment means "sarcasm", looks like you've just been r/whooshed😂😂
@@abbiereynolds8016 Omgosh thanks i feel like such an idiot
This was such wonderful video. You never cease to amaze me.
I would never of thought about how periods can be such a visual thing. Thanks for all the educational videos and willingness to share the personal stuff
I wonder whether or not a menstrual cup would be helpful? I've been using mine for at least five years now and I can tell you that as long as I put it in correctly (make sure it opened all the way), and as long as I empty it before it overflows, it does not leak. Not one drop. Ever. All I have to do is empty it 2-4 times a day (depending on my flow), clean it, and pop it back in.
And on a side note, I can't imagine how much money I've saved! I haven't bought pads or tampons in years. The biggest downside is that you kinda need to be near a sink when you empty it. Which for me is fine because most of the time that's just twice a day, morning and night, at home.
I always wondered how blind women deal with their time of month. Thanks for answering and explaining all this!!❤❤
Absolutely amazing. You’re an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. So interesting ❤️
I love your videos. Your such an inspiration
Love your eyeshadow x
I love your intro its so happy i just subscibed to you. You are so amazingly inspiering ❤️
Add this to the things I didn't know i wanted to know... thank you for sharing!
I am learning so much from these videos!
Same
Thank you so much for this video
Your amazing and I’m so glad I stumbled across your knowledge 😘 thank you xxxx
I do use the clue app, and I find it mostly accessible. I also use a minstrel cup or tampons. I’m normally extremely regular, and I have very predictable symptoms so I know when I’m going to start.
Abby Hipps Great that you have found an app that is accessible for you! Maybe they have changed some features since I have been on it? I will give it a go with voice-over again and I feel the same! My period is quite predictable these days XX
That title card gave me life.
period pants might be more comfy and easy than a pad
This is definitely a topic i wouldn't have even thought to ask about. Still informative though 💖
Hey lucy! I , am blind too although my right eye still works!
Great stuff 💝❣️
You actually answer questions some people are super scared of asking...
I'm really, REALLY thinking about doing my own video now from a male British perspective...
I seriously don't know why people are so afraid to talk about subjects that some people might consider TMI...
I have always suspected my family and friends have questions they've never had the guts to ask... so I just sent them all messages lol
send all those messages!!
Amazing!!!
I'm too am a blind women. It's really interesting to hear how other blind women deal with their monthly cycle. For me personally I use a mensural cup only, no other form of product. I hate how tampons and pads feel.
I'm not blind and always wake up.. Being like ahhhh no period by feel
My first thought before i watch the vid.
She can feel her period
I hope someone didn't ask you about this! It seems like an intrusive question. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure it's helpful to someone newly adjusting to losing their eyesight.
Hi Lucy Great video x I do the same has you I use both also couple of days before and after to make sure .I really suffer in so much pain .
I am sorry you have so much pain 🧡
Thank you seriously this has been on my mind as of late since lately have had weird issues. Thanks to being 45 thud. With a friend with VI issues and I having a high chance of detachment and such I was very curious.
No worries! Glad I can make content that is relevant! If I was to do more videos on this topic would you find it useful? X
I hope that you change your tampon every couple of hours, because toxic shock syndrome can be fatal. Sorry to bring this up, but it is a risk of using tampons, particularly if you're losing slightly or using tampons as a preventative measure. Please stay safe. X
I considered and though tabout getting an Apple Watch for so long in the end it was an impulse buy while taking a detour into the store and I got the series 4, the more and more I use it the more and more I realise my life is just a little better and with the new features including hte period tracker now, (which I have to admit took Apple forever to bloody put in, no pun intended) I'm beginning to feel that I rarely use my phone between it, the watch and the computer.
Lucy is pretty
You look amazing Lucy you had to deal with so much as well as your period that what makes you such a strong person love you Lucy great video
Thank you so much!xxx
I get floaters almost everyday and only if I'm moving my eyes in a specific way/direction. At first I think it's a fly but once I double check the area I realise what it is.
Thank you so, so much for this video (for all of your videos). I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in 2018 and I'm just beginning my sight loss journey. It's been difficult to accept. ❤️❤️
As a non-binary person thank you for your inclusive language, I really appreciate it so much!
TheNimmish I think everyone should be this way! Every human being is valuable on this planet and I am just glad that everyone who watches my channel can be included! 😊 lots of hugs XX
As a fluid person I appreciated it as well. Thank you Lucy. U bomb af
I came here to say the same thing! Thank you! I used to date someone who is legally blind and they were not nearly as respectful of my gender identity or my own personal social difficulties as I was of theirs. It is important to show compassion for others 💖
@@HappyMuffin wow... are all non binary people as self obsessed as you?
Hey I just found your videos and I love them because it reminds me of my friends she’s blind from birth, if that makes sense
I have eyesight but can relate to the just in case thing in a way. I struggle to keep track of.. daily/ordinary things and time. If or rather when I'm not sure when I had periods last time I just use pads in case.
I've had floaters since I was little my parents called it an overactive imagination and ignored the yearly school eye appointments. In 6 or 7 years I've gone from normal vision to not even being able to see stop signs from 4 houses away. I'm still hoping it gets fixed but the eye doctor said that it will continue until I eventually go blind which is what it is I just have to deal with it. The glasses didn't help because while they worked for the first month or so after that I needed my eye prescription upped already which my family can't just pay for forever. My next appointment is in a few weeks I'm hoping I don't know what I'm hoping for or why but I'm hoping
Hi I am 14 years old and blind I’m on the pill and it works very well for me I know exactly when my periods coming and when it’s stopping also before I was on the pill my period was horrible very heavy and I had lots of cramping the pill was the answer to me but it might not be for everyone
I can feel odd, not painful sensations but I came to realise that it meant it was that time. I am not blind, however I could feel that unpleasant squidgy feeling of liquid and it made me extremely paranoid that it's gonna leak especially when it just started
This is a very informative video, thank you. I do wonder though, as a sighted person, how you might be able to watch out for anything out of the ordinary? Not just necessarily with regards to any possible bleeding outside of periods, but with other health indicators like blood in stools, or changes to skin tags or moles etc?
I have floaters in both eyes they're there all the times your right it's annoying x i have the coil in i haven't bled for 8 years x
In extremely rare cases endometriosis was found in/on the eyes.
Maybe this would explain the connection between the worse eye problems/bleeding and the periods?
Well my endometriosis can stay away from my left eye.
Great video! Periods can be unpredictable even with help from like a tracking app. When was in my 20's I was taking an injection birth control that I had to get at my doctors office every 3 months and one of the side effects was your period disappearing which I loved. I think if they still offer such a thing that's a great alternative for blind females to to not have to deal with their periods. If I had lost my sight & was still getting my periods that's what I would want to do. At my age now I'm in perimenopause so I may not have to worry about my time of the month for long.
Hey Lucy. If you had met someone who was in your situation and wasn't confident and anxious and scared. How would you tell them that everything will be okay? Because obviously your confident now and ready for those barriers.
@LucyEdwards Have you heard of endometriosis? That can occasionally cause bleeding in other organs and places!
I have floaters quite often they usually come when i look at lights or when my eyes are closed.I have glasses and everything is really blurry when they are off. I haven’t had my period yet but I’m sure it’s really hard for people who are blind.
This video is quite old but it is so frustrating to hear that the doctors had no idea why your eyesight got worse when on your period. Hormones and eye sight are definately linked. A friend of mine got temporarily blindness from taking the 'combined hormone' contraceptive pill. It went away when she switched to the single-hormone pill. For me, I got crazy migraines from age 10 to 18, with horrible stinging pains in my eyes and auras, blind spots etc. They got worse when I started taking the contraceptive pill at 14, or when I was on my period. I'm so angry there isnt more research on these things!
Interesting, I had optic neuritis and lost eyesight temporarily in my right eye (about 6 months, then got back gradually in another few months). When I get my periods still I tend to get really bad eye migraines to the same eye. Eyes and hormones are linked didn't even think about it until I heard you saying that!
Positiveness 😁
First time watching your video as part of Web accessibility training. Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but have doctors checked if it is endometriosis cells bleeding in your eyes. Because the way you described bleeding in eyes suggests to me it might be endometriosis.
Wow! I can't imagine going through that. I have endo & there has been no birth control pills that have worked. How would a blind person deal with that? Or is there any different way to deal with that?
My sister had (probably still has, but it doesn’t come up much) degeneration of the macula which was affected by hormones too.
I wonder if you have considered using a menstrual cup or disc. It might be helpful to remove stress from your cycle.
I mean you can feel your periods, the cramps, the smell, everything.
Not everyone has cramps though.
@@jessicasance2357 that’s just unfair
@@jessicasance2357 yeah I have really calm periods, no cramps, no mood swings, just blood, and never too much. Sometimes I just feel a bit of wetness so I go in the batroom to check... a bit unfortunate if I'm at school
@@millielamagnifique2980 I know right!
@@idiotsandwich1045 you are very fortunate! But I also know that it has to be nerve wracking when your not sure if you have bled o🥲r not! Hopefully they are regular so you have an idea of when it’s coming. Those bitc*ess can be sneaky sometimes though! 😆
I always get dizzy when I have my period
I’m not blind though
Hi Lucy, I’m a big fan but I have a question. Were you on Say Yes to the Dress? There’s an episode of Say Yes to the Dress which has a blind bride named Lucy. Her hair color is slightly darker than you and the episode is set in the UK. The consultant was a man named Gok.
Yes she was in the show
That was Lucy you saw on the show.
Periods are an anxious time for anyone who bleeds. I use reusable pants. Maybe this would be worth trying. I get period pain for a week before so it's hard to access the actual day I'll get my period so I'll wear my wuka pants and I feel confident that I wont leak and I can wear them all day cause they hold 4 tampons worth of blood. #NotAnAd
I'm 12 I'm not blind but I only just started having periods....I'm non-binary so my gender could change at any moment of every day. It's a real struggle for me, I get very bad depression and often think about suicide. My cousiler is awer of this problem and I see her every week and she helps me get through it. The problem is every 10 seconds my body changes its gender and it leaves me confused and always on the verge of crying this means I cant go into school and see my two bffs. The thing is every one around me are telling me to get used to it but its really hard and I dont think I will ever be used to it and a over thing is I have a hyper sensitive noe so it even harder. I just hope that one day I wont have to deal with this problem of mine
You are so cute
How is your make up done?
There's a name for bleeding from places other than your uterus, but I've forgotten the name - read about it a pretty long time ago - but should that still bother you, you might bring it up at your doctor's again? ;)
I’m constantly paranoid about leaking and I’m completely sighted 😂
If you had the choice to see or stay blind which would you chose? Also love your channel 💓💓💓
i was having dought about it
I don’t get them because I have endometriosis and they put me on the implant, well that on it’s own just gave me constant period for months, eventually they put me on the pill along side the implant and that worked.
Thanks for sharing 😀
Lucy Edwards I remember my first period as a child, I got a shock and thought I was ill.
I am half def in one ear
Cant u feel it coming
One thing you didn't mention is whether though you can tell have your period by smell. As a sighted person I could always tell by the distinct smell of menstruating that it is happening when I never knew when to expect it with variable cycles. Maybe I have a very good sense of smell but I always worried that if I could smell myself then others might too and unless I wore a tampon I would be self conscious by that. Have you managed to be also be guided by your nose each month?
She did though. Shame you didn’t listen.
My periods are bad but they're never "my eyes decided to join in on the period fun and bleed as well" bad
Do people not know that you can feel when its happening and it just happens when it wants to.
I started the pill at age 11 because of my heavy flow. I couldn't make it through an hour long class. My mom started keeping my home each month. It got worse, & the docs have me the pill. I was really tall, but didn't get any taller after that. I've heard that it can affect your height. Do you think it affected yours?
Have they checked for endometriosis?
@@danielledewitt1 yes, I have it. I'm needing a hysterectomy because of it. Along with fibroids, ovary cyst needed to be removed but operation, PCOS. So every girl part is defective, & should've been covered by a manufacturers warranty. My parents forgot to fill out the warranty card though. 😂
@@zeusathena26 See I need a hysterectomy too because of my endometriosis but they say I’m too young.
It split my message in half! Know what kind of hysterectomy you want. Do you want to keep your ovaries, or just one. You more confident you are, the more they'll do it. Also though, your insurance won't pay if your symptoms aren't bad enough. Bugging them about what they need, etc can work. Also bring it up every time. If they keep hearing it, they know your serious, & are more likely to listen to you. Good luck, this not 🚫 advice is just my experience, & may, or may not be right for you. Remember it's your body, & you should be in control of your body. Keep working for your goal.
@@danielledewitt1 I understand, I need one, but our living situation doesn't make that possible right now. As someone whose had chronic, constant problems all her life, these are things that helped me. 1st talk seriously about your time frame if you want kids, & don't have any, or enough. They may say you only have about 2 years time. That's what was told to me. In researching this, & my experiences birth control helps a lot. Meaning a pill, or shot. If you want a period it will make it lighter, shorter, & less symptoms all around. Or choose a shot every 3 months, & you won't get a period. There's many other kinds, & talk to the doc to see what's good for you. Also if you have PCOS consider metformin. It reduces a lot of those symptoms, & in less severe, troublesome cyst. It will INcrease your chances of getting pregnant, so USE birth control, if you don't want a package 9months later! Over the counter is an supplement called evening primrose oil. It's been used for centuries. My grandma took it, & recommended it to me. She recommended the kind with rose hips in it, but it's harder to find. Also just because one doctor won't, doesn't mean another won't. You should talk to them about any medical advice like what I wrote, & what everyone else writes. To . Ale sure it's safe for you. You can always get a second opinion. Even a 3rd, or 4th. Have your reasons ready. Explain, you don't want kids, you've told your partner, or parents, if applicable. So they know you've thought about it, and are sincere. About all the pain, & inconvenience you'd save over the next 30 years. Also the money you'd save, & the good to the environment it'd do, by not purchasing pads. About what you see for your life your sure about, & that includes your uterus
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That kinda sounds like maybe you were getting retinal or visual migraines? They can be triggered by hormones so lots of people get them while their on or around the time of their period. I’m not a doctor & obviously if actual doctors didn’t pick it up I’m probably wrong but the visual symptoms you described sound similar to some of the symptoms I personally experience with my chronic migraines.
That sounds really really interesting! I will have to look it up xx
This as a real woman
Dear people who can see and want to try those eye drops... Don't. I had gone to an eye doctor and he put those drops in my eyes and I have really good vision and it last for about ans hour and a half but those eye drops make you pupils dilate and any type of light hurt so much
Isn't it endometriosis? Endometrial tissue outside the uterus, I've heard people can bleed from the eye cause there's a tiny bit of endometrial tissue on the eye
How did you lose your eyesight
Watch her video on this.
That’s not that strange. I’ve heard from other people here on CZcams that puberty causes exacerbations of chronic diseases
Was Lucy blind from 11 I mean so she was not blind from birth please tell
She went blind when she was 17.
Blindepeople: and thats is how i became blinde!
Me, that i dont remember that you are blinde: ho wow interesting ...and sow whats is your favorite background....
Again me to my self: are you seriusly ? really ? !