Midlife Unfiltered: How to Decode Perimenopause Symptoms
Briefly

Perimenopause and menopause bring changes that can significantly affect women's physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Symptoms include joint aches, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, often resulting in emotional turmoil. These transitions can cause high-achieving women to confront previously manageable irritations and fatigue, leading to feelings of rebellion against societal expectations. The "We Do Not Care Club" empowers women to acknowledge their struggles and refuse to conform to traditional notions of strength, fostering a community that embraces vulnerability and shared experiences.
The average age of menopause in the U.S. is 51, but the physical, cognitive, and emotional shifts of perimenopause often begin years earlier.
Estrogen and progesterone fluctuate wildly, disrupting everything from sleep cycles to memory to mood regulation.
For many high-achieving women, the physical discomfort and sudden breakdown of emotional endurance collide and create a new version of themselves.
These symptoms create a revolt against over-functioning, brought to us with humor and shared exhaustion.
Read at Psychology Today
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