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Think of it not as an illusion but as a magnifying glass. These are the feelings that you gloss over the rest of the time. Take the time to listen to them and respect them. Remind yourself that, while valid, they don't play much of a role the rest of the time so not to make any decisions based on them alone. That said, there may be valuable stuff in there that you're not hearing the other days of the month. Definitely keep a journal at this time of the month and watch for common themes and trends. I find that for me, the worst of them was taking them too seriously or trying to stifle them. They're just feelings, just information. Ride them out. If you keep a journal the rest of the month, go back and read it and remind yourself of life on an even keel.