You need to pinpoint when you're aiming to leave, how you're leaving, and where you're going to go. Sneaking out successfully is not a spur of the moment thing. Sit down and map out (in your head, not on paper) your tactic for the mission. When do your parents go to sleep? What time will be the absolute earliest you can escape without being noticed? Better yet, what time must you be back by? What exit will you use? What obstacles are in your path? Are you meeting a friend? Where will they be? How will you get to them? How will you get back? This is entirely based on your situation. There may be a number of possibilities, but only one means of likely escape to freedom.. Consider the following: If you are climbing out your window, take note of the surrounding terrain. For a first-story window, this is not an issue. But for sneaking out of a second-story window, be careful -- being found on the ground with a broken leg in the middle of the night is not the start to the memorable evening you had in mind. Is there a tree or a terrace you could climb? If the get-away is in the daytime, this will probably be your only option (as done from your room). You will need to lock the door, turn on some light music or the television, and get your defenestration on. If you are climbing out a window that is not your own, make sure it is far away from your parents' location. Choose a window that's on the opposite side of the house. Make sure it isn't noisy to open. Check the screen of your chosen window beforehand. Some screens are very difficult to work with and you may have to nix this possibility if it means damaging the window. Does it come out easily and can you put it back intact? If you are going out the door, can you unlock it at an earlier time? Can you leave the screen ajar with a doorstop? How much noise does it make upon opening and closing? If your parents go to bed at 22:30 (10:30 pm) like clockwork Sunday - Thursday, this may be less of an issue. But if there's any possibility at all that they'll stay up late to watch Conan or they have extra paperwork to do, be ready. If it's normal for you to ask about their day, do so. They may casually mention their workload or their post-dinner plans. However, if you are the go-directly-to-my-room-and-draw-skulls-on-my-notebook-all-night-long type, don't bother. They'll wonder what's going on and it'll just rouse their suspicions. If you are unfortunate enough to have to climb up or down stairs on your path to liberation, do the work beforehand. Where do they creak? How should you tread to make the least amount of noise? Generally, using the sides and leaning on the banister are your best bets, but every flight is different. Experiment with different types of footwear. Maybe socks make the least amount of noise or maybe your tennis shoes/slippers do a good job diffusing the sound. The night of, don whatever is the most silent.

Summary: Devise a get-away plan. Plan your route out of the house. Take note of your parents' schedule. Research the stairs.

Talk through your problems and situations. With professional help and advice, the focus of the problems and drama may be clarified. There are many supplementary benefits to seeing a therapist. The results of therapy are long-lasting. Positive therapy could save you from being overly dramatic in future situations. It may bring out undiscovered, repressed emotions. Not only is this good for you psychologically, but it could prevent future drama based on issues of which you weren't even aware. Passive-aggressive responses will be minimized. Working out past issues with a therapist will help you avoid the snarky comments that often cause drama. Choosing between optimism and pessimism is difficult, but it is a choice. Consider the following changes of perspective to improve your attitude. When your legs are tired after a long day, be happy you can walk. If you are upset about family drama, be happy that you have living family. Being tired in the morning can be easily turned around by realizing everyone doesn't have a bed. Having inappropriate or confusing body language can lead to serious misinterpretations and drama. There is no need to cause a scene or challenge someone through a simple misunderstanding. Try to convey non-confrontational body language. Uncross your arms. It looks defensive and closed off. Find even ground with others. If they are sitting, sit beside them. Stand evenly with them.

Summary: See a counselor or therapist. Be positive to avoid the drama. Work on your body language.

NSAIDs are a class of pain medications that include ibuprofen and naproxen. They can help with the pain associated with heavy bleeding. However, they can also decrease the amount of blood you lose during your period, which may help with clots. However, when taking an NSAID, watch for an increase in bleeding, as it can be a side effect for some women. Doctors often prescribe oral contraceptives in cases where women are having periods with heavy bleeding. Oral contraceptives can make your periods more regular, but they can also decrease the amount you bleed overall, which in turn can decrease blood clots. Oral contraceptives can help because heavy bleeding and blood clotting is sometimes caused by hormonal imbalances. Oral contraceptives help balance out the hormones in your body. Other types of hormone pills can also be effective, such as a progesterone-only pill, as well as some intrauterine devices that release hormones. This medication can help reduce the blood flow while you are on your period. You only take it when you're bleeding, not the rest of the month like contraceptives. With less bleeding, you'll get fewer blood clots. If medications don't help your problem, surgery may be an option. In a dilation and curettage, commonly known as a D&C, your doctor takes away the top layer in your uterus, part of the lining, which can help with bleeding and clots. In an endometrial ablation or resection, more of the uterine lining is removed. Another option is an operative hysteroscopy, where your doctor will view the inside of your uterus with a small camera, then take out any small fibroids and polyps, as well as work on any other problems, which can also decrease bleeding. Finally, you can have a hysterectomy, where your uterus is removed completely.
Summary: Ask about taking NSAIDs. Consider getting on oral contraceptives. Talk about tranexamic acid. Discuss surgery if other options don't work.