Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is not discussed and folks find themselves having symptoms as described in this article. The age that it might start varies from person to person. You will hear all sorts of guesses and generalizations. If you have come to know your body you might able to tell if something feels off. Many of us might be surprised by sudden changes. I started to have migraines at about age 37. This stopped me in my tracks. I struggled to get through each day. I thought I knew my body and this made me mad at my body. How could it do this to me?
The article also list symptoms and describes what is happening to folks bodies(warning, heteronormative language is used through the entire article). The symptoms can vary from person to person. The article says “you might not act like yourself” it does not say that you may have to accept this different version of yourself.
The article, Dealing with Perimenopause? 7 things to know by Rene Wiseley also indicates that once you stop having a period it is a reward. While many might agree with that, it might lead some to believe hormonal changes and fluctuations might stop. That is just not true. Keeping track of symptoms and sharing them with a trusted professional or others having similar experiences will be helpful. If you need additional resources or support please reach out or use the information below.
