Mental health difficulties during perimenopause and menopause are so widespread that some researchers have proposed a new term to describe them: ‘menopause distress’. The symptoms are described as significant and persistent, yet different enough to other depressive diagnoses to warrant their own label.
I came across an article recently that discussed the ways in which the contraceptive pill can be used to manage the symptoms of perimenopause. So, I thought I would explore it further.
I was gliding through my 30’s, heading towards my 40’s and not at all considering that menopause was anywhere in my near future. I’ll confess that at that point I didn’t even know that perimenopause was a thing and blithely...
Do you feel like you are drowning? There are many reasons you can feel stressed. It could be short term stress caused by a traffic jam, work deadline or losing your keys. Generally, you can bounce back from these moments...
When my children were small, I recall absolutely dreading the school holidays. With a limited budget and a chronic fatigue health condition I felt a mix of guilt and despair over how I was going to entertain my small horde...
I've never been a fan of herbal tea as I found they mostly don't taste of what they're meant to but wow has Mother Cuppa changed my mind! I have tried Clarity & Relax so far, both of which taste and smell amazing! I switched out my morning coffee for a Clarity tea and the difference is incredible. I have pretty severe ADHD and nothing apart from medication has been able to help but this tea really makes a difference with my brain fog - without the negative side effects coffee would give me. Excited to try the other flavours!
Candice is an alchemist and her teas go so far beyond your usual brew. Delicious and satisfying - every cup is a moment of self-care and for this alcohol-free, caffeine-free woman it's so lovely to treat myself in this way.
I've now subscribed to the trio on a monthly send out. I start every morning with Energise in a large mug, Hydrate after lunch and Relax late afternoon. I'm also sharing a pot of Relax Tea at our yoga classes, it's very popular