PMS and perimenopause are so similar, they're like two peas in a pod. It's why peri-menopause can feel like PMS that never stops!
Both involve changes in estrogen and progesterone levels in the body. We both know how erratic PMS feels, right? And now I’m about to tell you that peri-menopause is like prolonged PMS… Saying it out loud I’m sure, makes you want to run away and bury your head in the sand.
But there's good news!
You’re not alone! How you’re feeling is natural and normal. Everything from mood swings, disrupted sleep, and increased cravings for certain foods. When you see the connection between PMS, perimenopause, and symptoms, it’s freeing.
I'm sure you've heard all about estrogen...
And that your lack of estrogen is the cause of your symptoms. But you might be surprised to hear that dropping progesterone levels are a factor too…
It’s like missing your best friend. You’re running around looking for her and needing her and not being able to reach her when you need her most. You become frantic looking for her. Your moods become erratic while you feel like something has gone terribly wrong. You wake up in the middle of the night and replay the last time you spoke. You wonder if you did something to upset her. The truth? Her phone died and she feel asleep on the couch by 9pm. These are the hormonal scenarios that are running behind the scenes inside your body… When progesterone is on the decline, her best friend estrogen becomes erratic. Sound PMS/perimenopause similar?
Understanding that you're not alone is vital.
Learning how to mimic both dropping estrogen and progesterone is also paramount.
Progesterone is your calming hormone while estrogen is your sexy energy hormone.
With both of them on the decline...It's why you can feel both tired and wired at the same time. It can lead to erratic moods and scattered emotions with the snap of your fingers.
Your first line of defence has a few moving parts.
Now that you know you’re not alone, you need to next believe that YOU know best. Don’t get caught up in the next best diet or workout plan. You need to listen to what your body is saying and come up with a plan to honour how it feels each week and even each day.
How do you start?
One quick way is to join WTF live workshop happening April 30th. We’re going to create your own personalized Midlife Magic Map inside your workbook. You’ll leave with ideas for YOUR body. We’ll look at your specific symptoms and tie your solutions to those symptoms.
Another way to look at your midlife magic map is to ask yourself a few questions about energy and responses.
- Does your body need more energy or does it need to get rid of energy?
- Will a certain food give it more energy or deplete it or aggravate it?
- Did today’s workout fuel your body or ruin your sleep and trigger cravings?
Helping mimic the effects of your bestie hormones begins with your awareness and...
And ...Remember, you are the solution to your symptoms
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