Hello, Let me introduce myself to you, I am a middle aged Mum of four children, happily married and living in East Sussex. If you had asked me 8 years ago that I would be blogging to you to highlight the menopause I would probably have dismissed it and laughed, “Not me!” Wrong! Upon reflection, …
No, nor did I. This one came as a bit of a shock!! I’m not preaching that I’m a 100% confident person, but then is everybody that confident? Yes, I have experienced nerves just like you all and the whole population. Taking my Driving test, going to interviews, personal life events, even starting this blog! …
Did you know Anxiety is a symptom of the Menopause? Read More »
How many times have you parked the car in a multi-storey car park, told yourself twenty times what level you have parked on, even noted on your phone inside the notes or taken a photo? Yes, we have all been there! Lost – “where’s the car?” You’re sure it was this level. Your younger version …
Have you found yourself saying no to certain foods and alcohol? Join the club! Have you noticed when you have had that takeaway, that seemed inviting at the time but then disagrees with you during the early hours of the morning? A night of disturbed sleep and feeling awful the next morning? Ringing any bells …
Diet, time to say no to certain foods: sugar and wine! Read More »
Active wear is now your choice of clothes during the Perimenopause and Menopause. Lycra and trainers, go for it why not!!! Exercise is not just for younger women, mums it’s also for women like us of a certain age too! Can I hear a yay? Personally exercise has been a key role for helping to …
We would like to wish all the Mums out there who are juggling the Perimenopause or Menopause and raising a family, a very Happy Mothers Day. Make sure you get spoilt rotten!! Have you found support from your partner, family and friends during the stages of Perimenopause and Menopause? Did your Mother, Grandmother, talk to …
The Menopause has alot to answer as it brings along a whole host of symptoms take a look at these; ● Hot Flushes ● Night Sweats ● Loss of Libido ● Vaginal Dryness ● Irregular Periods ● Anxiety ● Irritability ● Panic Attacks ● Difficulty Concentrating ● Mood Swings ● Foggy Brain ● Depression ● …
Menopause ….. Silence…… Every woman going through the stages of the Menopause would have been on the receiving end of this sound. Upon mentioning the word “Menopause” and for daring to say that they have symptoms themselves and that they are menopausal. Why is there so much stigma and taboo surrounding this topic? For women …
Have you wondered why? When your Teenage children are growing into young adults. Why, do our hormones spike and shift? This seems so unfair doesn’t it? Your Children are growing into adulthood. As a mum you have been looking forward to this stage, we all have, right? BOOM the Perimenopause and the Menopause rock up …
“Mother Nature – What’s the Menopause all about?” Read More »
It has been a busy few weeks with the word ‘Menopause’. All the Menoteers, Menovists are out there spreading the word for the younger generation of women to be made aware of what to expect when the menopause arrives. This week BBC Breakfast time will be making a big step forward by discussing on National …
Stereotype of a Menopause Woman. It’s not always an older woman. Read More »