The article explores the journey of a pharmacist grappling with the challenges of perimenopause, which she initially misinterpreted as normal aging. Despite her medical background, she found traditional solutions inadequate, revealing the misconception that healing comes solely from pharmaceuticals. Her struggle highlights the importance of listening to one's body and seeking deeper self-awareness rather than accepting societal narratives about women's health. Ultimately, she advocates for a more profound understanding of personal health, emphasizing that real healing comes from within, not just from medications.
I was that woman. A pharmacist. A mother. A wife. A woman who had spent decades helping others navigate their health, only to find myself drowning in my own.
I went to my doctor. And, like so many women before me, I left with a handful of prescriptions that did nothing but mask my symptoms.
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