Like the circles in a tree trunk, we’re made up of many layers, each one making us stronger and more unique. The passing of time and the weather affects each layer, but our core is hidden and protected. It’s only when we dig deep or cut beneath the surface that this core is exposed andContinue reading “Perimenopause and trauma”
Category Archives: Perimenopause issues
The psychology of the Perimenopause
There are two sides to this; the obvious one being that I am a Clinical Psychologist and so tend to look at things through a certain lens and attempt to develop a better understanding. That lens is a scientific, evidence based lens that looks at biopsychosocial factors that contribute to a situation or issue. It’sContinue reading “The psychology of the Perimenopause”
Coping with brain fog and Perimenopause
My other half calls fog pea soup. He’s a lifeboat man and they know fog. Finding their way slowly, guided only by prior knowledge of and faith in their surroundings, their instrument readings and their team. Searching patiently and keeping moving forward is the only option. Accepting the weather and not fighting against it. PerhapsContinue reading “Coping with brain fog and Perimenopause”
Am I perimenopausal?
I wasn’t sure for a long time. You might be! In the UK, the average age for menopause is 51 and it generally occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. Diagnostically, you are in menopause when you have not had a period for 12 months. It’s difficult to know when you’re in Perimenopause (theContinue reading “Am I perimenopausal?”
Perimenopause and low mood
For me there was a clear difference between my usual monthly tears and the tears that started to come in my 40s. Tearfulness before my period started as a young teen but it wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I realised there was a monthly premenstrual pattern to it. I’d generally feel veryContinue reading “Perimenopause and low mood”
Sea change 