The Architect Stares Back

Is there any way to explain to someone in a polite, socially acceptable manner that you are feeling ill because your body hates you and tries to cramp itself into one giant knot every month? That you don't want to be at work because frequently the giant knot makes you nauseous?? Unfortunately, you say "I'm not feeling well" and people feel compelled to ask you why. And then you are faced with the dilemma of not wanting them to think you are contagious and likely to get them sick (because any soon to occur illness on their part will be blamed on you if you are too vague) but not wanting to have to overshare with them, especially if they're male. So what do you do? You can't even say "it's not contagious" because frequently people will ask if it's bad enough that you went to the doctor to find that out. I think people need to be less caring.

Currently Reading: "The Thorn Birds" by Colleen McCullough